AMC 20 Axle Break
 

Where will the stock 2 piece axles break if they do? I really just want
to know if it will still be towable.
Kevin
CJ5 warn 8000i, full cage, 35x12.50, 2.5" lift, 1" body

Re: AMC 20 Axle Break
 

They don't break. The two piece axles are as strong as any Dana 44,
up until someone takes them apart to replace the seal instead of
removing the pressed on bearing. Because they are swedged together we
must replace the hub, too or it'l spin every time:
http://www.----------.com/mirror/compareAMCdana.htm
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------

CJ5 on 35's wrote:
>
> Where will the stock 2 piece axles break if they do? I really just want
> to know if it will still be towable.
> Kevin
> CJ5 warn 8000i, full cage, 35x12.50, 2.5" lift, 1" body

Re: AMC 20 Axle Break
 

They don't break. The two piece axles are as strong as any Dana 44,
up until someone takes them apart to replace the seal instead of
removing the pressed on bearing. Because they are swedged together we
must replace the hub, too or it'l spin every time:
http://www.----------.com/mirror/compareAMCdana.htm
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------

CJ5 on 35's wrote:
>
> Where will the stock 2 piece axles break if they do? I really just want
> to know if it will still be towable.
> Kevin
> CJ5 warn 8000i, full cage, 35x12.50, 2.5" lift, 1" body

Re: AMC 20 Axle Break
 

They don't break. The two piece axles are as strong as any Dana 44,
up until someone takes them apart to replace the seal instead of
removing the pressed on bearing. Because they are swedged together we
must replace the hub, too or it'l spin every time:
http://www.----------.com/mirror/compareAMCdana.htm
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------

CJ5 on 35's wrote:
>
> Where will the stock 2 piece axles break if they do? I really just want
> to know if it will still be towable.
> Kevin
> CJ5 warn 8000i, full cage, 35x12.50, 2.5" lift, 1" body

Re: AMC 20 Axle Break
 

Ditto - Mine did not "break" rather they just started to spin, and it sheard
that little keyway. I actually drove it for a few days before I realized
that it was slipping, it felt just like the clutch was going out. No wheel
falls off, you still have the front wheel drive option, and you are 100%
towable.
I now have the 1 piece axle kit installed.


"L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
news:41B9E9AE.4C1B0B23@cox.net...
> They don't break. The two piece axles are as strong as any Dana 44,
> up until someone takes them apart to replace the seal instead of
> removing the pressed on bearing. Because they are swedged together we
> must replace the hub, too or it'l spin every time:
> http://www.----------.com/mirror/compareAMCdana.htm
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:--------------------
>
> CJ5 on 35's wrote:
>>
>> Where will the stock 2 piece axles break if they do? I really just want
>> to know if it will still be towable.
>> Kevin
>> CJ5 warn 8000i, full cage, 35x12.50, 2.5" lift, 1" body

Re: AMC 20 Axle Break
 

Ditto - Mine did not "break" rather they just started to spin, and it sheard
that little keyway. I actually drove it for a few days before I realized
that it was slipping, it felt just like the clutch was going out. No wheel
falls off, you still have the front wheel drive option, and you are 100%
towable.
I now have the 1 piece axle kit installed.


"L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
news:41B9E9AE.4C1B0B23@cox.net...
> They don't break. The two piece axles are as strong as any Dana 44,
> up until someone takes them apart to replace the seal instead of
> removing the pressed on bearing. Because they are swedged together we
> must replace the hub, too or it'l spin every time:
> http://www.----------.com/mirror/compareAMCdana.htm
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:--------------------
>
> CJ5 on 35's wrote:
>>
>> Where will the stock 2 piece axles break if they do? I really just want
>> to know if it will still be towable.
>> Kevin
>> CJ5 warn 8000i, full cage, 35x12.50, 2.5" lift, 1" body

Re: AMC 20 Axle Break
 

Ditto - Mine did not "break" rather they just started to spin, and it sheard
that little keyway. I actually drove it for a few days before I realized
that it was slipping, it felt just like the clutch was going out. No wheel
falls off, you still have the front wheel drive option, and you are 100%
towable.
I now have the 1 piece axle kit installed.


"L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
news:41B9E9AE.4C1B0B23@cox.net...
> They don't break. The two piece axles are as strong as any Dana 44,
> up until someone takes them apart to replace the seal instead of
> removing the pressed on bearing. Because they are swedged together we
> must replace the hub, too or it'l spin every time:
> http://www.----------.com/mirror/compareAMCdana.htm
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:--------------------
>
> CJ5 on 35's wrote:
>>
>> Where will the stock 2 piece axles break if they do? I really just want
>> to know if it will still be towable.
>> Kevin
>> CJ5 warn 8000i, full cage, 35x12.50, 2.5" lift, 1" body

Re: AMC 20 Axle Break
 

I will remind you AMC used then behind their muscle cars. They
never spin unless someone takes them apart. Chrysler even used their own
two piece axles behind their huge Hemis and 440" wedge engines.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Jeff Strickland wrote:
>
> And, you should read your bown links on occasion, the AMC20's weakness is
> the two piece design, and once that is changed out to a 1-piece axle, THEN
> it is as strong as the D44.

Re: AMC 20 Axle Break
 

I will remind you AMC used then behind their muscle cars. They
never spin unless someone takes them apart. Chrysler even used their own
two piece axles behind their huge Hemis and 440" wedge engines.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Jeff Strickland wrote:
>
> And, you should read your bown links on occasion, the AMC20's weakness is
> the two piece design, and once that is changed out to a 1-piece axle, THEN
> it is as strong as the D44.

Re: AMC 20 Axle Break
 

I will remind you AMC used then behind their muscle cars. They
never spin unless someone takes them apart. Chrysler even used their own
two piece axles behind their huge Hemis and 440" wedge engines.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Jeff Strickland wrote:
>
> And, you should read your bown links on occasion, the AMC20's weakness is
> the two piece design, and once that is changed out to a 1-piece axle, THEN
> it is as strong as the D44.

Re: AMC 20 Axle Break
 

YOU ARE SO FULL OF IT, Bill!

The AMC20's 2-piece axles will spin the hub off the end of the axle. The hub
is splined onto the axle, and the splines can strip, twist, or otherwise let
go of the hub. When this happens, the vehicle can not be flat towed. Hell,
you might even have trouble trailering it, because the tire will fall off.

Having said that, they are very stout, and as good as the D44. It's just
taht if they do break, they will strip the splines where the hubs are held
on. 35s could break them though.





"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
news:41B9E9AE.4C1B0B23@cox.net...
> They don't break. The two piece axles are as strong as any Dana 44,
> up until someone takes them apart to replace the seal instead of
> removing the pressed on bearing. Because they are swedged together we
> must replace the hub, too or it'l spin every time:
> http://www.----------.com/mirror/compareAMCdana.htm
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:--------------------
>
> CJ5 on 35's wrote:
> >
> > Where will the stock 2 piece axles break if they do? I really just want
> > to know if it will still be towable.
> > Kevin
> > CJ5 warn 8000i, full cage, 35x12.50, 2.5" lift, 1" body

Re: AMC 20 Axle Break
 

YOU ARE SO FULL OF IT, Bill!

The AMC20's 2-piece axles will spin the hub off the end of the axle. The hub
is splined onto the axle, and the splines can strip, twist, or otherwise let
go of the hub. When this happens, the vehicle can not be flat towed. Hell,
you might even have trouble trailering it, because the tire will fall off.

Having said that, they are very stout, and as good as the D44. It's just
taht if they do break, they will strip the splines where the hubs are held
on. 35s could break them though.





"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
news:41B9E9AE.4C1B0B23@cox.net...
> They don't break. The two piece axles are as strong as any Dana 44,
> up until someone takes them apart to replace the seal instead of
> removing the pressed on bearing. Because they are swedged together we
> must replace the hub, too or it'l spin every time:
> http://www.----------.com/mirror/compareAMCdana.htm
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:--------------------
>
> CJ5 on 35's wrote:
> >
> > Where will the stock 2 piece axles break if they do? I really just want
> > to know if it will still be towable.
> > Kevin
> > CJ5 warn 8000i, full cage, 35x12.50, 2.5" lift, 1" body

Re: AMC 20 Axle Break
 

YOU ARE SO FULL OF IT, Bill!

The AMC20's 2-piece axles will spin the hub off the end of the axle. The hub
is splined onto the axle, and the splines can strip, twist, or otherwise let
go of the hub. When this happens, the vehicle can not be flat towed. Hell,
you might even have trouble trailering it, because the tire will fall off.

Having said that, they are very stout, and as good as the D44. It's just
taht if they do break, they will strip the splines where the hubs are held
on. 35s could break them though.





"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
news:41B9E9AE.4C1B0B23@cox.net...
> They don't break. The two piece axles are as strong as any Dana 44,
> up until someone takes them apart to replace the seal instead of
> removing the pressed on bearing. Because they are swedged together we
> must replace the hub, too or it'l spin every time:
> http://www.----------.com/mirror/compareAMCdana.htm
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:--------------------
>
> CJ5 on 35's wrote:
> >
> > Where will the stock 2 piece axles break if they do? I really just want
> > to know if it will still be towable.
> > Kevin
> > CJ5 warn 8000i, full cage, 35x12.50, 2.5" lift, 1" body

Re: AMC 20 Axle Break
 

And, you should read your bown links on occasion, the AMC20's weakness is
the two piece design, and once that is changed out to a 1-piece axle, THEN
it is as strong as the D44.



"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
news:41B9E9AE.4C1B0B23@cox.net...
> They don't break. The two piece axles are as strong as any Dana 44,
> up until someone takes them apart to replace the seal instead of
> removing the pressed on bearing. Because they are swedged together we
> must replace the hub, too or it'l spin every time:
> http://www.----------.com/mirror/compareAMCdana.htm
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:--------------------
>
> CJ5 on 35's wrote:
> >
> > Where will the stock 2 piece axles break if they do? I really just want
> > to know if it will still be towable.
> > Kevin
> > CJ5 warn 8000i, full cage, 35x12.50, 2.5" lift, 1" body

Re: AMC 20 Axle Break
 

And, you should read your bown links on occasion, the AMC20's weakness is
the two piece design, and once that is changed out to a 1-piece axle, THEN
it is as strong as the D44.



"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
news:41B9E9AE.4C1B0B23@cox.net...
> They don't break. The two piece axles are as strong as any Dana 44,
> up until someone takes them apart to replace the seal instead of
> removing the pressed on bearing. Because they are swedged together we
> must replace the hub, too or it'l spin every time:
> http://www.----------.com/mirror/compareAMCdana.htm
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:--------------------
>
> CJ5 on 35's wrote:
> >
> > Where will the stock 2 piece axles break if they do? I really just want
> > to know if it will still be towable.
> > Kevin
> > CJ5 warn 8000i, full cage, 35x12.50, 2.5" lift, 1" body

Re: AMC 20 Axle Break
 

And, you should read your bown links on occasion, the AMC20's weakness is
the two piece design, and once that is changed out to a 1-piece axle, THEN
it is as strong as the D44.



"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
news:41B9E9AE.4C1B0B23@cox.net...
> They don't break. The two piece axles are as strong as any Dana 44,
> up until someone takes them apart to replace the seal instead of
> removing the pressed on bearing. Because they are swedged together we
> must replace the hub, too or it'l spin every time:
> http://www.----------.com/mirror/compareAMCdana.htm
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:--------------------
>
> CJ5 on 35's wrote:
> >
> > Where will the stock 2 piece axles break if they do? I really just want
> > to know if it will still be towable.
> > Kevin
> > CJ5 warn 8000i, full cage, 35x12.50, 2.5" lift, 1" body

Re: AMC 20 Axle Break
 

"CJ5 on 35's" <kmoses@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1102692053.475288.221900@f14g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
> Where will the stock 2 piece axles break if they do? I really just want
> to know if it will still be towable.
> Kevin
> CJ5 warn 8000i, full cage, 35x12.50, 2.5" lift, 1" body

I forget, but I think it depends.

The hub is held on be a large bolt, but the part that breaks does not
physically break off, it strips. So, the wheel should remain in place by the
bolt, it just will not be driven by the drive train because the axle splines
strip off. The splines strip because the axle twists, and this can allow the
bolt to snap off in some cases. As long as the bolt remains entact, the tire
should stay on. It would suck to have your tire go rolling by though.

Re: AMC 20 Axle Break
 

"CJ5 on 35's" <kmoses@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1102692053.475288.221900@f14g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
> Where will the stock 2 piece axles break if they do? I really just want
> to know if it will still be towable.
> Kevin
> CJ5 warn 8000i, full cage, 35x12.50, 2.5" lift, 1" body

I forget, but I think it depends.

The hub is held on be a large bolt, but the part that breaks does not
physically break off, it strips. So, the wheel should remain in place by the
bolt, it just will not be driven by the drive train because the axle splines
strip off. The splines strip because the axle twists, and this can allow the
bolt to snap off in some cases. As long as the bolt remains entact, the tire
should stay on. It would suck to have your tire go rolling by though.

Re: AMC 20 Axle Break
 

"CJ5 on 35's" <kmoses@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1102692053.475288.221900@f14g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
> Where will the stock 2 piece axles break if they do? I really just want
> to know if it will still be towable.
> Kevin
> CJ5 warn 8000i, full cage, 35x12.50, 2.5" lift, 1" body

I forget, but I think it depends.

The hub is held on be a large bolt, but the part that breaks does not
physically break off, it strips. So, the wheel should remain in place by the
bolt, it just will not be driven by the drive train because the axle splines
strip off. The splines strip because the axle twists, and this can allow the
bolt to snap off in some cases. As long as the bolt remains entact, the tire
should stay on. It would suck to have your tire go rolling by though.

Re: AMC 20 Axle Break
 

But, if the mechanic takes the hub off, that is WRONG! But, then I
was guilty of it, once: http://www.----------.com/amc20hub.jpg You might
get away with it if you replace the hub with a new one.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/amc20hub.jpg

Jeff Strickland wrote:
>
> They also never spin unless you change the leverage on them by installing
> much larger tires and bouncing them on a hillside...
>
> And since the vehicle is a CJ5, it is AT LEAST 22 years old, making it
> almost a certainty that the axles have been taken apart for one reason or
> another.

Re: AMC 20 Axle Break
 

But, if the mechanic takes the hub off, that is WRONG! But, then I
was guilty of it, once: http://www.----------.com/amc20hub.jpg You might
get away with it if you replace the hub with a new one.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/amc20hub.jpg

Jeff Strickland wrote:
>
> They also never spin unless you change the leverage on them by installing
> much larger tires and bouncing them on a hillside...
>
> And since the vehicle is a CJ5, it is AT LEAST 22 years old, making it
> almost a certainty that the axles have been taken apart for one reason or
> another.

Re: AMC 20 Axle Break
 

But, if the mechanic takes the hub off, that is WRONG! But, then I
was guilty of it, once: http://www.----------.com/amc20hub.jpg You might
get away with it if you replace the hub with a new one.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/amc20hub.jpg

Jeff Strickland wrote:
>
> They also never spin unless you change the leverage on them by installing
> much larger tires and bouncing them on a hillside...
>
> And since the vehicle is a CJ5, it is AT LEAST 22 years old, making it
> almost a certainty that the axles have been taken apart for one reason or
> another.

Re: AMC 20 Axle Break
 

"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
news:41BA1982.B72E3B3D@cox.net...
> I will remind you AMC used then behind their muscle cars. They
> never spin unless someone takes them apart. Chrysler even used their own
> two piece axles behind their huge Hemis and 440" wedge engines.



They also never spin unless you change the leverage on them by installing
much larger tires and bouncing them on a hillside...

And since the vehicle is a CJ5, it is AT LEAST 22 years old, making it
almost a certainty that the axles have been taken apart for one reason or
another.

Re: AMC 20 Axle Break
 

"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
news:41BA1982.B72E3B3D@cox.net...
> I will remind you AMC used then behind their muscle cars. They
> never spin unless someone takes them apart. Chrysler even used their own
> two piece axles behind their huge Hemis and 440" wedge engines.



They also never spin unless you change the leverage on them by installing
much larger tires and bouncing them on a hillside...

And since the vehicle is a CJ5, it is AT LEAST 22 years old, making it
almost a certainty that the axles have been taken apart for one reason or
another.

Re: AMC 20 Axle Break
 

"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
news:41BA1982.B72E3B3D@cox.net...
> I will remind you AMC used then behind their muscle cars. They
> never spin unless someone takes them apart. Chrysler even used their own
> two piece axles behind their huge Hemis and 440" wedge engines.



They also never spin unless you change the leverage on them by installing
much larger tires and bouncing them on a hillside...

And since the vehicle is a CJ5, it is AT LEAST 22 years old, making it
almost a certainty that the axles have been taken apart for one reason or
another.

Re: AMC 20 Axle Break
 

Bill, you need to get out from behind your keyboard and experience the
real world for a while. The 2-piece AMC 20 axleshafts break often
enough to have created an active secondary market for replacement
1-piece axleshafts. If there was no need, there would be no market for
the stronger 1-piece design. It's only once the 2-piece axleshaft is
replaced by the 1-piece design that it becomes about as strong as a Dana 44.

Of course I guarantee that as usual, you'll squeal like a stuck pig how
wonderful AMC is and that the 2-piece axle shaft IS NOT IS NOT IS NOT weak.

L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> I will remind you AMC used then behind their muscle cars. They
> never spin unless someone takes them apart. Chrysler even used their own
> two piece axles behind their huge Hemis and 440" wedge engines.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Jeff Strickland wrote:
>
>>And, you should read your bown links on occasion, the AMC20's weakness is
>>the two piece design, and once that is changed out to a 1-piece axle, THEN
>>it is as strong as the D44.

--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/

Re: AMC 20 Axle Break
 

Bill, you need to get out from behind your keyboard and experience the
real world for a while. The 2-piece AMC 20 axleshafts break often
enough to have created an active secondary market for replacement
1-piece axleshafts. If there was no need, there would be no market for
the stronger 1-piece design. It's only once the 2-piece axleshaft is
replaced by the 1-piece design that it becomes about as strong as a Dana 44.

Of course I guarantee that as usual, you'll squeal like a stuck pig how
wonderful AMC is and that the 2-piece axle shaft IS NOT IS NOT IS NOT weak.

L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> I will remind you AMC used then behind their muscle cars. They
> never spin unless someone takes them apart. Chrysler even used their own
> two piece axles behind their huge Hemis and 440" wedge engines.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Jeff Strickland wrote:
>
>>And, you should read your bown links on occasion, the AMC20's weakness is
>>the two piece design, and once that is changed out to a 1-piece axle, THEN
>>it is as strong as the D44.

--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/

Re: AMC 20 Axle Break
 

Bill, you need to get out from behind your keyboard and experience the
real world for a while. The 2-piece AMC 20 axleshafts break often
enough to have created an active secondary market for replacement
1-piece axleshafts. If there was no need, there would be no market for
the stronger 1-piece design. It's only once the 2-piece axleshaft is
replaced by the 1-piece design that it becomes about as strong as a Dana 44.

Of course I guarantee that as usual, you'll squeal like a stuck pig how
wonderful AMC is and that the 2-piece axle shaft IS NOT IS NOT IS NOT weak.

L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> I will remind you AMC used then behind their muscle cars. They
> never spin unless someone takes them apart. Chrysler even used their own
> two piece axles behind their huge Hemis and 440" wedge engines.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Jeff Strickland wrote:
>
>>And, you should read your bown links on occasion, the AMC20's weakness is
>>the two piece design, and once that is changed out to a 1-piece axle, THEN
>>it is as strong as the D44.

--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/

Re: AMC 20 Axle Break
 

I was simply stating facts. I use narrowed nine inch axles:
http://www.----------.com/9axles.jpg
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------

Jerry Bransford wrote:
>
> Bill, you need to get out from behind your keyboard and experience the
> real world for a while. The 2-piece AMC 20 axleshafts break often
> enough to have created an active secondary market for replacement
> 1-piece axleshafts. If there was no need, there would be no market for
> the stronger 1-piece design. It's only once the 2-piece axleshaft is
> replaced by the 1-piece design that it becomes about as strong as a Dana 44.
>
> Of course I guarantee that as usual, you'll squeal like a stuck pig how
> wonderful AMC is and that the 2-piece axle shaft IS NOT IS NOT IS NOT weak.
>
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/

Re: AMC 20 Axle Break
 

I was simply stating facts. I use narrowed nine inch axles:
http://www.----------.com/9axles.jpg
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------

Jerry Bransford wrote:
>
> Bill, you need to get out from behind your keyboard and experience the
> real world for a while. The 2-piece AMC 20 axleshafts break often
> enough to have created an active secondary market for replacement
> 1-piece axleshafts. If there was no need, there would be no market for
> the stronger 1-piece design. It's only once the 2-piece axleshaft is
> replaced by the 1-piece design that it becomes about as strong as a Dana 44.
>
> Of course I guarantee that as usual, you'll squeal like a stuck pig how
> wonderful AMC is and that the 2-piece axle shaft IS NOT IS NOT IS NOT weak.
>
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/

Re: AMC 20 Axle Break
 

I was simply stating facts. I use narrowed nine inch axles:
http://www.----------.com/9axles.jpg
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------

Jerry Bransford wrote:
>
> Bill, you need to get out from behind your keyboard and experience the
> real world for a while. The 2-piece AMC 20 axleshafts break often
> enough to have created an active secondary market for replacement
> 1-piece axleshafts. If there was no need, there would be no market for
> the stronger 1-piece design. It's only once the 2-piece axleshaft is
> replaced by the 1-piece design that it becomes about as strong as a Dana 44.
>
> Of course I guarantee that as usual, you'll squeal like a stuck pig how
> wonderful AMC is and that the 2-piece axle shaft IS NOT IS NOT IS NOT weak.
>
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/

Re: AMC 20 Axle Break
 

"L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
news:41BB4EA3.AA5BB2D5@cox.net...
> I was simply stating facts. I use narrowed nine inch axles:
> http://www.----------.com/9axles.jpg
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:--------------------
>
> Jerry Bransford wrote:
>>
>> Bill, you need to get out from behind your keyboard and experience the
>> real world for a while. The 2-piece AMC 20 axleshafts break often
>> enough to have created an active secondary market for replacement
>> 1-piece axleshafts. If there was no need, there would be no market for
>> the stronger 1-piece design. It's only once the 2-piece axleshaft is
>> replaced by the 1-piece design that it becomes about as strong as a Dana
>> 44.
>>
>> Of course I guarantee that as usual, you'll squeal like a stuck pig how
>> wonderful AMC is and that the 2-piece axle shaft IS NOT IS NOT IS NOT
>> weak.
>>
>> --
>> Jerry Bransford
>> PP-ASEL N6TAY
>> See the Geezer Jeep at
>> http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/

Jerry B. is quite correct, the only real issue with the AMC 20 in most cases
is the 2-piece axle design. The axle tubes are on the thin side, however the
R&P is plenty stout. Swapping in a 1 piece axle from Superior, Moser, etc.
is a total fix in most cases, and lockers are readily available.

Re: AMC 20 Axle Break
 

"L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
news:41BB4EA3.AA5BB2D5@cox.net...
> I was simply stating facts. I use narrowed nine inch axles:
> http://www.----------.com/9axles.jpg
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:--------------------
>
> Jerry Bransford wrote:
>>
>> Bill, you need to get out from behind your keyboard and experience the
>> real world for a while. The 2-piece AMC 20 axleshafts break often
>> enough to have created an active secondary market for replacement
>> 1-piece axleshafts. If there was no need, there would be no market for
>> the stronger 1-piece design. It's only once the 2-piece axleshaft is
>> replaced by the 1-piece design that it becomes about as strong as a Dana
>> 44.
>>
>> Of course I guarantee that as usual, you'll squeal like a stuck pig how
>> wonderful AMC is and that the 2-piece axle shaft IS NOT IS NOT IS NOT
>> weak.
>>
>> --
>> Jerry Bransford
>> PP-ASEL N6TAY
>> See the Geezer Jeep at
>> http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/

Jerry B. is quite correct, the only real issue with the AMC 20 in most cases
is the 2-piece axle design. The axle tubes are on the thin side, however the
R&P is plenty stout. Swapping in a 1 piece axle from Superior, Moser, etc.
is a total fix in most cases, and lockers are readily available.

Re: AMC 20 Axle Break
 

"L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
news:41BB4EA3.AA5BB2D5@cox.net...
> I was simply stating facts. I use narrowed nine inch axles:
> http://www.----------.com/9axles.jpg
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:--------------------
>
> Jerry Bransford wrote:
>>
>> Bill, you need to get out from behind your keyboard and experience the
>> real world for a while. The 2-piece AMC 20 axleshafts break often
>> enough to have created an active secondary market for replacement
>> 1-piece axleshafts. If there was no need, there would be no market for
>> the stronger 1-piece design. It's only once the 2-piece axleshaft is
>> replaced by the 1-piece design that it becomes about as strong as a Dana
>> 44.
>>
>> Of course I guarantee that as usual, you'll squeal like a stuck pig how
>> wonderful AMC is and that the 2-piece axle shaft IS NOT IS NOT IS NOT
>> weak.
>>
>> --
>> Jerry Bransford
>> PP-ASEL N6TAY
>> See the Geezer Jeep at
>> http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/

Jerry B. is quite correct, the only real issue with the AMC 20 in most cases
is the 2-piece axle design. The axle tubes are on the thin side, however the
R&P is plenty stout. Swapping in a 1 piece axle from Superior, Moser, etc.
is a total fix in most cases, and lockers are readily available.

Re: AMC 20 Axle Break
 

Some interesting pictures, comparing a Dana 44 with an AMC 20
axles: http://www.----------.com/dana35c/amc20dana44axles.jpg A Dana 44
and 60: http://www.----------.com/dana35c/60axle44compare.jpg And
between the Dana 35c and Ford 8":
http://www.----------.com/dana35c/60axle44compare.jpg
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------

CJ5 on 35's wrote:
>
> Where will the stock 2 piece axles break if they do? I really just want
> to know if it will still be towable.
> Kevin
> CJ5 warn 8000i, full cage, 35x12.50, 2.5" lift, 1" body

Re: AMC 20 Axle Break
 

Some interesting pictures, comparing a Dana 44 with an AMC 20
axles: http://www.----------.com/dana35c/amc20dana44axles.jpg A Dana 44
and 60: http://www.----------.com/dana35c/60axle44compare.jpg And
between the Dana 35c and Ford 8":
http://www.----------.com/dana35c/60axle44compare.jpg
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------

CJ5 on 35's wrote:
>
> Where will the stock 2 piece axles break if they do? I really just want
> to know if it will still be towable.
> Kevin
> CJ5 warn 8000i, full cage, 35x12.50, 2.5" lift, 1" body

Re: AMC 20 Axle Break
 

Some interesting pictures, comparing a Dana 44 with an AMC 20
axles: http://www.----------.com/dana35c/amc20dana44axles.jpg A Dana 44
and 60: http://www.----------.com/dana35c/60axle44compare.jpg And
between the Dana 35c and Ford 8":
http://www.----------.com/dana35c/60axle44compare.jpg
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------

CJ5 on 35's wrote:
>
> Where will the stock 2 piece axles break if they do? I really just want
> to know if it will still be towable.
> Kevin
> CJ5 warn 8000i, full cage, 35x12.50, 2.5" lift, 1" body

Re: AMC 20 Axle Break
 

Some interesting pictures, comparing a Dana 44 with an AMC 20
axles: http://www.----------.com/dana35c/amc20dana44axles.jpg A Dana 44
and 60: http://www.----------.com/dana35c/60axle44compare.jpg And
between the Dana 35c and Ford 8":
http://www.----------.com/dana35c/ford8dana35axles.jpg
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

CJ5 on 35's wrote:
>
> Where will the stock 2 piece axles break if they do? I really just want
> to know if it will still be towable.
> Kevin
> CJ5 warn 8000i, full cage, 35x12.50, 2.5" lift, 1" body

Re: AMC 20 Axle Break
 

Some interesting pictures, comparing a Dana 44 with an AMC 20
axles: http://www.----------.com/dana35c/amc20dana44axles.jpg A Dana 44
and 60: http://www.----------.com/dana35c/60axle44compare.jpg And
between the Dana 35c and Ford 8":
http://www.----------.com/dana35c/ford8dana35axles.jpg
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

CJ5 on 35's wrote:
>
> Where will the stock 2 piece axles break if they do? I really just want
> to know if it will still be towable.
> Kevin
> CJ5 warn 8000i, full cage, 35x12.50, 2.5" lift, 1" body

Re: AMC 20 Axle Break
 

Some interesting pictures, comparing a Dana 44 with an AMC 20
axles: http://www.----------.com/dana35c/amc20dana44axles.jpg A Dana 44
and 60: http://www.----------.com/dana35c/60axle44compare.jpg And
between the Dana 35c and Ford 8":
http://www.----------.com/dana35c/ford8dana35axles.jpg
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

CJ5 on 35's wrote:
>
> Where will the stock 2 piece axles break if they do? I really just want
> to know if it will still be towable.
> Kevin
> CJ5 warn 8000i, full cage, 35x12.50, 2.5" lift, 1" body