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big orange yj · 10-27-2009, 04:03 PM

where do i start with modifying a gm 14 bolt tofit in my jeep. i want it about stock width.

Jeepsr4me · 10-27-2009, 05:32 PM

Stock Jeep width or stock stock? It not really worth the effort to cut it down in size since you will more than likely be running a much bigger tire and you will need the stability from it. There is a very good write up on Pirate on cutting one down.

big orange yj · 10-28-2009, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeepsr4me

Stock Jeep width or stock stock? It not really worth the effort to cut it down in size since you will more than likely be running a much bigger tire and you will need the stability from it. There is a very good write up on Pirate on cutting one down.

U got a link for that?

Jeepsr4me · 10-28-2009, 07:54 PM

Pirate4x4.Com - Extreme Four Wheel Drive
I would check in to a 3/4 - 1 ton van rear axle, ford van axles are much narrower than trucks.

Pirate4x4.Com - The largest off roading and 4x4 website in the world.
A lot of handy info on this one.
Pirate4x4.Com - Extreme Four Wheel Drive

CJ7 NARROWED 1-TON AXLE SWAP (w questions please help!) - Great Lakes 4x4. The largest offroad forum in the Midwest

KJ139 · 11-06-2009, 11:40 PM

I am in the process of narrowing a set of Dana 60's. I called the guys at Genright Offroad and they recommended narrowing them to 65" wheel mounting surface to wheel mounting surface. These guys run 40's or 42's on almost all of their rigs and they said this width allows this size of tires without interferance from the body, steering, etc., and is the perfect width for lateral stability. They run 3.5-inch backspacing on their wheels with this set-up.

What is even more amazing is that they run these tires with only 4-inches of lift. The difference is the body panels they sell that allow more clearance.

Good luck!

10-27-2009, 04:03 PM	#1
big orange yj Jeeper Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: cumming, ga Posts: 118	axles where do i start with modifying a gm 14 bolt tofit in my jeep. i want it about stock width. __________________ 87 yj with 4" lift ,33's, and full lockers. workin to go bigger.

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10-27-2009, 05:32 PM	#2
Jeepsr4me Jeeper Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mobile Posts: 218	Stock Jeep width or stock stock? It not really worth the effort to cut it down in size since you will more than likely be running a much bigger tire and you will need the stability from it. There is a very good write up on Pirate on cutting one down.

10-28-2009, 07:54 PM	#4
Jeepsr4me Jeeper Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mobile Posts: 218	Pirate4x4.Com - Extreme Four Wheel Drive I would check in to a 3/4 - 1 ton van rear axle, ford van axles are much narrower than trucks. Pirate4x4.Com - The largest off roading and 4x4 website in the world. A lot of handy info on this one. Pirate4x4.Com - Extreme Four Wheel Drive CJ7 NARROWED 1-TON AXLE SWAP (w questions please help!) - Great Lakes 4x4. The largest offroad forum in the Midwest

11-06-2009, 11:40 PM	#5
KJ139 Jeeper Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Yuba City Posts: 38	I am in the process of narrowing a set of Dana 60's. I called the guys at Genright Offroad and they recommended narrowing them to 65" wheel mounting surface to wheel mounting surface. These guys run 40's or 42's on almost all of their rigs and they said this width allows this size of tires without interferance from the body, steering, etc., and is the perfect width for lateral stability. They run 3.5-inch backspacing on their wheels with this set-up. What is even more amazing is that they run these tires with only 4-inches of lift. The difference is the body panels they sell that allow more clearance. Good luck!