2004 TJ going to dana 60 front and 14 bolt rear

[uppidycon]

i'm about to pick up a 79 ford dana 60 front and a 14 bolt rear.. i'm not in a hurry to build these cause my current set up is still going strong.. build plans are to redo the inside first.. gears and lockers.. ARB front and probably a full time locker in the rear.. my current set up is an ARB front and yukon grizzly rear.. so i already have a compressor for the front.. once i get the axles built on the inside, i'll start getting them ready to put under my TJ.. current set up is 6" long arm and 2" BL with 37's.. i plan to continue running 37's.. one thought is should i consider cutting the axle down a little or keep them full width? also, i have access to a plasma table, so i can cut and weld on any new brackets.. but if there's a complete kit out there and the price is worth it, i am interested in going that route.. any input is appreciated.. i haven't picked up the axles yet, but they're mine whenever i can go get them.. this will be a slow build due to me doing it in my spare time and not wanting to put a lot of money into it all at once.. i'm going to do a little at a time and take my time doing it..

[PondSkum]

I say you keep your current axles and give me the 1 tons... like you said, your current set up is still going...... mine is not... LOL

[uppidycon]

lol! wanna buy my dana 44's?


I say you keep your current axles and give me the 1 tons... like you said, your current set up is still going...... mine is not... LOL

[Bar M Offroad]

Genright make bracket kits. WELL WORTH the money to save tons of time and headache trying to make your own brackets.

Front axle bracket kit:

http://www.genright.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=BCE7110

Rear axle bracket kit:

http://www.genright.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=BCE7100

[TXRED]

lol! wanna buy my dana 44's?

I might be interested in the front 44 let me know if you want to sell it.

[uppidycon]

awesome! thanks! the price seems well worth it..


Genright make bracket kits. WELL WORTH the money to save tons of time and headache trying to make your own brackets.

Front axle bracket kit:

http://www.genright.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=BCE7110

Rear axle bracket kit:

http://www.genright.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=BCE7100

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it will be awhile before i start this swap, but i'll get with you when i'm ready..


I might be interested in the front 44 let me know if you want to sell it.

[indirocz28]

You will find your trusses at Artec, use the JK trusses, and nearly bolt in to the TJ.

[TXRED]

awesome! thanks! the price seems well worth it..



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it will be awhile before i start this swap, but i'll get with you when i'm ready..

No Hurry! just let me know.

[PondSkum]

start searching around on other forums for build threads... like Pirate.. they have lots of threads on 1 ton swaps, so you can see what all is involved.

[PondSkum]

Here's Ramon's build... I know you probably won't spend the $$ that he did, but this is a good thread... http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/jeep-hardcore-tech/773389-trying-keep-simple-one-ton-tj.html

[uppidycon]

Yeah, I have a few book marked pages..


start searching around on other forums for build threads... like Pirate.. they have lots of threads on 1 ton swaps, so you can see what all is involved.

[indirocz28]

Artec trusses, and if you want to build custom links, I can get you a deal on a kit from Ruff Stuff and have it drop shipped to you.

I can also get your Artec trusses.

[uppidycon]

been awhile since i been on here.. i forgot i started this thread.. i wish i had remembered this so i could have got in touch with you for parts.. i'm about to update this thread..


Artec trusses, and if you want to build custom links, I can get you a deal on a kit from Ruff Stuff and have it drop shipped to you.

I can also get your Artec trusses.

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i don't know what he spent, but i'm beginnin' to think i am close.. ha..


Here's Ramon's build... I know you probably won't spend the $$ that he did, but this is a good thread... http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/jeep-hardcore-tech/773389-trying-keep-simple-one-ton-tj.html

[uppidycon]

well, since i started this thread, i have built the king pin dana 60 axle with an ARB locker and i have built the 14 bolt with a yukon grizzly locker and 5:13 gears.. i have currently tack welded the truss and LCA tabs to the axle.. i still need to weld in my rear coilover shock tower and tabs to the axle for the coilover, but i am waiting til i get the front axle bolt in to do that.. the front axle is currently sitting under the jeep.. i need to get a friend over to help me get it squared up so i can cut my upper and lower control arms to the length i need since i did a front stretch as well.. the rear was stretched about 5" also.. i am also trying to figure out how to make my steering work correctly.. i keep getting all kinds of different information on how i should do it..

[indirocz28]

The TJ I'm currently building, I had to order a TNT steering box relocation kit for, and since he is going to hydro assist, order a YJ steering box.

[uppidycon]

i ordered the TNT steering box kit, but i am going to reuse my 3 bolt steering box, so i designed and cut new frame mounts for it.. i wasn't happy when i found out it was made for the 4 bolt non mercedes box, because i called and told them what i had and what i was doing.. they said it would work with ease.. oh well, i fixed it.. now i have the drawings and information to cut out frame mounts and a new body mount piece for under the grill.. i am thinking i will sell them for $50 without the steering links..



The TJ I'm currently building, I had to order a TNT steering box relocation kit for, and since he is going to hydro assist, order a YJ steering box.

[uppidycon]

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[uppidycon]

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[indirocz28]

i ordered the TNT steering box kit, but i am going to reuse my 3 bolt steering box, so i designed and cut new frame mounts for it.. i wasn't happy when i found out it was made for the 4 bolt non mercedes box, because i called and told them what i had and what i was doing.. they said it would work with ease.. oh well, i fixed it.. now i have the drawings and information to cut out frame mounts and a new body mount piece for under the grill.. i am thinking i will sell them for $50 without the steering links..


It does say directly on their website that it doesn't work with the Mercedes 03/04 gearbox.
That's why we are going with a YJ one. Plus the YJ one is rebuildable, cheaper, and easier to come by.

[uppidycon]

i missed that part when i was lookin' at it..


It does say directly on their website that it doesn't work with the Mercedes 03/04 gearbox.

[uppidycon]

Well, now I have my rear completely done except for new brake lines and I need to lengthen my driveshaft..

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[uppidycon]

Today I finished welding on my LCA brackets and my coilover tabs to the Dana 60..

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