suspension stuff

[burton]

I got a 83' cj7 with 31s but im looking to go up to 35s or 36s. I was playing on doin a 6" lift but my question is about my axles. I got the usual 20/30 axles and Im trying to do this as cheap as possible since im in college and all. I was wondering if i can get away with keeping my axles and maybe just regearing or if i should drop in a rear 44 or ford 9". Im not sure how much offroading ill be doing but i want to be ready. Some advice would be great

 

[redrooster]

"Cheap" is to Jeep as "Budget" is to the US Government
No such thing.
Yeah, you can make either last with only mild trail action. I say go with 33 TSL's and spend the rest on a winch or rear locker.

 

[Snitty]

with stock axles, 33's are about where you want to draw the line

 

[hi_c]

Ditto. With the d20 rear, you could swap in some one piece axles. That would help, but not with the gearing.

C

 

[Bounty__Hunter]

Those axles will be fine with moderate wheelin up to 35" tires, as long as you install the 1-piece rear shafts. I'd regear at the same time, and consider lockers since you'll need different carriers anyway.

 

[Junkpile]

I agree with Bounty_Hunter, the factory axles will do just fine with his recommended modifications.

 

[JEEPCJXJ]

maybe try a 3-4 inch lift instead of 6" lower center of gravity less likely to roll also 33inch are great