Project Coppertop Axle Swap

Coppertop · 12-05-2010, 12:11 PM

Picked up some axles yesterday.Even with the snow falling and the ground a snow/muddy mess ,I manage to cut the axles out.

Dana 44 front and Dana 60 rear out of a 1979 F250. Paid 300.00 :)

Now ,let the adventure begin.....

Nick

KargoMaster · 12-05-2010, 03:00 PM

nice... I bet you'll sure miss those 7 minute Dana30 axle changes, won't you?

lky13blazer · 12-05-2010, 03:11 PM

Great deal on the axles....hopefully by spring I'll be doing my yj.I'll be following this one for sure

Hope Springs Hauler · 12-05-2010, 04:40 PM

Is a disc brake swap on tap for the rear?

Coppertop · 12-05-2010, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by KargoMaster

nice... I bet you'll sure miss those 7 minute Dana30 axle changes, won't you?

You know it..Changed out way to many...

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Originally Posted by Hope Springs Hauler

Is a disc brake swap on tap for the rear?

For sure,Already been researching..Thinking bout these...
http://bluetorchfab.com/store/advanc...42u0&x=10&y=11

The build sheet is in the works.

Nick

boomhauer · 12-05-2010, 07:22 PM

lky13blazer...if you are going to do the same to yours then i have a '79 ford rearend that you will want. $100.00 and it's yours. it is complete.

lky13blazer · 12-05-2010, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by boomhauer

lky13blazer...if you are going to do the same to yours then i have a '79 ford rearend that you will want. $100.00 and it's yours. it is complete.

thanks I'll keep it in mind but it will be at least after the first of the year before i get to...do you know the gear ratio? and bolt pattern?

12-05-2010, 12:11 PM	#1
Coppertop XJWHEELING Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Colerain Township Posts: 837	Project Coppertop Axle Swap Picked up some axles yesterday.Even with the snow falling and the ground a snow/muddy mess ,I manage to cut the axles out. Dana 44 front and Dana 60 rear out of a 1979 F250. Paid 300.00 :) Now ,let the adventure begin..... Nick __________________ Just a 200 dollar cherokee that wouldn't start .. Ten years later same chrome grille ..

12-05-2010, 03:00 PM	#2
KargoMaster Cleaning off the rust... Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,009	nice... I bet you'll sure miss those 7 minute Dana30 axle changes, won't you? __________________ brad 5.0L \| 435 \| 203 \| 300 \| 4.10 \| 39.5 Buildup BACK underway...

12-05-2010, 04:40 PM	#4
Hope Springs Hauler Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Hamilton, OH Posts: 431 Images: 16	Is a disc brake swap on tap for the rear? __________________ 1988 Suzuki Samurai on propane FJ 40 axles (4.10) 5.14 tcase 36" TSL SX

12-05-2010, 07:22 PM	#6
boomhauer Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 188	lky13blazer...if you are going to do the same to yours then i have a '79 ford rearend that you will want. $100.00 and it's yours. it is complete. __________________ 95 yj, fresh fuel injected 302, c-6, twin sticked 205, 3 linked high pinion d60 front, double trianulated 4 linked 14 bolt rear (all aluminum links) locked both ends, 4:56 gears, full hydro steering, high steer, 4 wheel discs, 16" 2.5 fox air shocks, 39.5" irok's. just finishing a full frame-up redo thanks to a great friend and one knowledgable(sp?) s.o.b casey cravens for without him this could not have been done in such a short time and done right! LOOK OUT "WHITEY" HERE I COME!!!

12-05-2010, 03:11 PM	#3
lky13blazer Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Delhi Ohio Posts: 19	Great deal on the axles....hopefully by spring I'll be doing my yj.I'll be following this one for sure