Recent content by Bubbajones69

Thanks to everyone for the suggestions and feedback - much appreciated! I think I am going to start reviewing the dana 300 approach as an alternative, I think that would be a bit easier on my wallet compared to the atlas, plus the wait time on the atlas is 15 weeks or so. also need to think...

Thanks for the reply - the engine alignment is not correct right now - I've got the engine brackets just clamped in place while I try to sort out the positioning. thanks again! I’m in Arnold, MD so really close! Your transfer case is much shorter! Any chance you know a mobile welder? Also...

Thanks! The sye would definitely give me some more space. Maybe a different transfer case would be better?

So I am in waaaaay over my head. I have a project fj40 which I have completely torn down and now trying to put her back together.... new diamond full float axles 9.5” centered rear with arb air lockers Chevy 383 fuel injected engine nv4500 - used bell housing from advance adapters np241...

That would probably be helpful - original 15” p235/75r15 now

Hi everyone - First I'm sorry for probably asking really stupid questions. Second, could really use some help with my restoration job. Right now I've got brand 9.5 solid axles from Diamond Axle for the front and back. have a new 383 if I can get the wheels back on :-). currently have a frame...

Thanks to all for the insight - always appreciated! I am definitely going to stay with centered rear - if I can’t get the 241c to fit that I have - I am going to splurge on early Xmas present and get an atlas 2. The front axle I am going to upgrade to long fields - maybe upgraded steering...

Gear ratio is 4.11

sorry if this was covered somewhere else but my attempts searching did not yield an answer - I have torn down my pre 68 fj40 rear axle but cannot figure out how to remove the brake backing plates - I removed all the bolts from end of axle housing - will it just “pop” off? Do the bearings need to...

I will need to check - I haven’t counted them up yet. Will post when I get home

Since the existing 3rds are 9.5” - would mini truck thirds and axles fit in my existing housing?

That is pretty sweet - soo many choices! I really wanted to do the new Cummins but couldn’t come to terms with the crazy price. Got a great deal on the 383 stroker with full serpentine and efi - now just need a drivetrain that will be good... hp probably more around 400 - fat fingers earlier

If I go the dana 60 route is there a good FAQ? I assume the housing must be shortened then custom axles?

What about the 27 spline? Since it is a 9.5 housing wouldn’t a pinion upgrade do the trick? Looking at my front and rear thirds - the look the same - except front has fine splines and rear is only 10. This is definitely not my area of expertise, trying to learn as I go... my rear centered...

Can I rebuild or replace the third member in the rear to upgrade from the 10 spline axles to 30? Anyone make the axles anymore?