Dana Mode 20 Axle Tube Diameter?
05-09-2005, 09:22 AM
#51
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Dana Mode 20 Axle Tube Diameter?
On 2005-05-06 16:53:19 -0500, "Jeff Strickland" <spamcatcher@yahoo.net> said:
> No. You should tell them you have an '85 CJ7 with the AMC20 rear axle, and
> this will drive you to the correct u-bolts without having to measure
> anything. The nut takes a 3/4" socket, it that helps.
I don't mean to be arguementative, but the U-bolts aren't what I need.
I need spring perches so I may cut off my old ones from the axle tube
to rotate my rear diff up to point at the new location of my NV4500
output shaft.
>>> By the way, it IS the AMC Model 20, not the Dana Model 20. Perhaps that
>>> is the problem with the guys on the Order Desk ...
>>
>> No, my bad, typo, here. AMC. The problem is the spring perches come
>> with different diameter arches in them. You buy the size you need, not
>> by application.
>
> I don't remember this. I replaced my springs a few years ago - do not get
> ProComp leaf springs if you can avoid it - and I replaced the spring perches
> at the same time. I don't remember two sizes of spring perches. That is, I
> think there are narrow springs and wide springs, and this would affect the
> perches, but the axle is still the same, so the u-bolts would be the same.
The perch is welded to the axle. The perches come in different sizes
for the different diameter axle tubes. They said 2.5" 3" and 3.75"
(IIRC) They are pretty much generic. I had ordered some last year (when
I thought I might have time to actually work on the damn thing), but
what I got were perches for a much bigger diameter tube and they
wouldn't work. I measured my tube this weekend at 2.5" in diameter
(don't I wish!). Thanks for trying!
----== Posted via Newsfeeds.Com - Unlimited-Uncensored-Secure Usenet News==----
http://www.newsfeeds.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 120,000+ Newsgroups
----= East and West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption =----
> No. You should tell them you have an '85 CJ7 with the AMC20 rear axle, and
> this will drive you to the correct u-bolts without having to measure
> anything. The nut takes a 3/4" socket, it that helps.
I don't mean to be arguementative, but the U-bolts aren't what I need.
I need spring perches so I may cut off my old ones from the axle tube
to rotate my rear diff up to point at the new location of my NV4500
output shaft.
>>> By the way, it IS the AMC Model 20, not the Dana Model 20. Perhaps that
>>> is the problem with the guys on the Order Desk ...
>>
>> No, my bad, typo, here. AMC. The problem is the spring perches come
>> with different diameter arches in them. You buy the size you need, not
>> by application.
>
> I don't remember this. I replaced my springs a few years ago - do not get
> ProComp leaf springs if you can avoid it - and I replaced the spring perches
> at the same time. I don't remember two sizes of spring perches. That is, I
> think there are narrow springs and wide springs, and this would affect the
> perches, but the axle is still the same, so the u-bolts would be the same.
The perch is welded to the axle. The perches come in different sizes
for the different diameter axle tubes. They said 2.5" 3" and 3.75"
(IIRC) They are pretty much generic. I had ordered some last year (when
I thought I might have time to actually work on the damn thing), but
what I got were perches for a much bigger diameter tube and they
wouldn't work. I measured my tube this weekend at 2.5" in diameter
(don't I wish!). Thanks for trying!
----== Posted via Newsfeeds.Com - Unlimited-Uncensored-Secure Usenet News==----
http://www.newsfeeds.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 120,000+ Newsgroups
----= East and West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption =----
05-09-2005, 09:22 AM
#52
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Dana Mode 20 Axle Tube Diameter?
On 2005-05-06 16:53:19 -0500, "Jeff Strickland" <spamcatcher@yahoo.net> said:
> No. You should tell them you have an '85 CJ7 with the AMC20 rear axle, and
> this will drive you to the correct u-bolts without having to measure
> anything. The nut takes a 3/4" socket, it that helps.
I don't mean to be arguementative, but the U-bolts aren't what I need.
I need spring perches so I may cut off my old ones from the axle tube
to rotate my rear diff up to point at the new location of my NV4500
output shaft.
>>> By the way, it IS the AMC Model 20, not the Dana Model 20. Perhaps that
>>> is the problem with the guys on the Order Desk ...
>>
>> No, my bad, typo, here. AMC. The problem is the spring perches come
>> with different diameter arches in them. You buy the size you need, not
>> by application.
>
> I don't remember this. I replaced my springs a few years ago - do not get
> ProComp leaf springs if you can avoid it - and I replaced the spring perches
> at the same time. I don't remember two sizes of spring perches. That is, I
> think there are narrow springs and wide springs, and this would affect the
> perches, but the axle is still the same, so the u-bolts would be the same.
The perch is welded to the axle. The perches come in different sizes
for the different diameter axle tubes. They said 2.5" 3" and 3.75"
(IIRC) They are pretty much generic. I had ordered some last year (when
I thought I might have time to actually work on the damn thing), but
what I got were perches for a much bigger diameter tube and they
wouldn't work. I measured my tube this weekend at 2.5" in diameter
(don't I wish!). Thanks for trying!
----== Posted via Newsfeeds.Com - Unlimited-Uncensored-Secure Usenet News==----
http://www.newsfeeds.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 120,000+ Newsgroups
----= East and West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption =----
> No. You should tell them you have an '85 CJ7 with the AMC20 rear axle, and
> this will drive you to the correct u-bolts without having to measure
> anything. The nut takes a 3/4" socket, it that helps.
I don't mean to be arguementative, but the U-bolts aren't what I need.
I need spring perches so I may cut off my old ones from the axle tube
to rotate my rear diff up to point at the new location of my NV4500
output shaft.
>>> By the way, it IS the AMC Model 20, not the Dana Model 20. Perhaps that
>>> is the problem with the guys on the Order Desk ...
>>
>> No, my bad, typo, here. AMC. The problem is the spring perches come
>> with different diameter arches in them. You buy the size you need, not
>> by application.
>
> I don't remember this. I replaced my springs a few years ago - do not get
> ProComp leaf springs if you can avoid it - and I replaced the spring perches
> at the same time. I don't remember two sizes of spring perches. That is, I
> think there are narrow springs and wide springs, and this would affect the
> perches, but the axle is still the same, so the u-bolts would be the same.
The perch is welded to the axle. The perches come in different sizes
for the different diameter axle tubes. They said 2.5" 3" and 3.75"
(IIRC) They are pretty much generic. I had ordered some last year (when
I thought I might have time to actually work on the damn thing), but
what I got were perches for a much bigger diameter tube and they
wouldn't work. I measured my tube this weekend at 2.5" in diameter
(don't I wish!). Thanks for trying!
----== Posted via Newsfeeds.Com - Unlimited-Uncensored-Secure Usenet News==----
http://www.newsfeeds.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 120,000+ Newsgroups
----= East and West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption =----
05-09-2005, 09:22 AM
#53
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Dana Mode 20 Axle Tube Diameter?
On 2005-05-06 16:53:19 -0500, "Jeff Strickland" <spamcatcher@yahoo.net> said:
> No. You should tell them you have an '85 CJ7 with the AMC20 rear axle, and
> this will drive you to the correct u-bolts without having to measure
> anything. The nut takes a 3/4" socket, it that helps.
I don't mean to be arguementative, but the U-bolts aren't what I need.
I need spring perches so I may cut off my old ones from the axle tube
to rotate my rear diff up to point at the new location of my NV4500
output shaft.
>>> By the way, it IS the AMC Model 20, not the Dana Model 20. Perhaps that
>>> is the problem with the guys on the Order Desk ...
>>
>> No, my bad, typo, here. AMC. The problem is the spring perches come
>> with different diameter arches in them. You buy the size you need, not
>> by application.
>
> I don't remember this. I replaced my springs a few years ago - do not get
> ProComp leaf springs if you can avoid it - and I replaced the spring perches
> at the same time. I don't remember two sizes of spring perches. That is, I
> think there are narrow springs and wide springs, and this would affect the
> perches, but the axle is still the same, so the u-bolts would be the same.
The perch is welded to the axle. The perches come in different sizes
for the different diameter axle tubes. They said 2.5" 3" and 3.75"
(IIRC) They are pretty much generic. I had ordered some last year (when
I thought I might have time to actually work on the damn thing), but
what I got were perches for a much bigger diameter tube and they
wouldn't work. I measured my tube this weekend at 2.5" in diameter
(don't I wish!). Thanks for trying!
----== Posted via Newsfeeds.Com - Unlimited-Uncensored-Secure Usenet News==----
http://www.newsfeeds.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 120,000+ Newsgroups
----= East and West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption =----
> No. You should tell them you have an '85 CJ7 with the AMC20 rear axle, and
> this will drive you to the correct u-bolts without having to measure
> anything. The nut takes a 3/4" socket, it that helps.
I don't mean to be arguementative, but the U-bolts aren't what I need.
I need spring perches so I may cut off my old ones from the axle tube
to rotate my rear diff up to point at the new location of my NV4500
output shaft.
>>> By the way, it IS the AMC Model 20, not the Dana Model 20. Perhaps that
>>> is the problem with the guys on the Order Desk ...
>>
>> No, my bad, typo, here. AMC. The problem is the spring perches come
>> with different diameter arches in them. You buy the size you need, not
>> by application.
>
> I don't remember this. I replaced my springs a few years ago - do not get
> ProComp leaf springs if you can avoid it - and I replaced the spring perches
> at the same time. I don't remember two sizes of spring perches. That is, I
> think there are narrow springs and wide springs, and this would affect the
> perches, but the axle is still the same, so the u-bolts would be the same.
The perch is welded to the axle. The perches come in different sizes
for the different diameter axle tubes. They said 2.5" 3" and 3.75"
(IIRC) They are pretty much generic. I had ordered some last year (when
I thought I might have time to actually work on the damn thing), but
what I got were perches for a much bigger diameter tube and they
wouldn't work. I measured my tube this weekend at 2.5" in diameter
(don't I wish!). Thanks for trying!
----== Posted via Newsfeeds.Com - Unlimited-Uncensored-Secure Usenet News==----
http://www.newsfeeds.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 120,000+ Newsgroups
----= East and West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption =----
05-09-2005, 09:23 AM
#54
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Dana Mode 20 Axle Tube Diameter?
On 2005-05-07 01:10:18 -0500, "Rusted" <no@email.com> said:
> I don't have calipers large enough to measure accurate enough. But by
> using the "eye-ball across the tape measure" method I got 2 3/8". I
> have seen some expensive custom u-bolts that did not work right because
> the measurements were just a little off, so don't use my number as your
> final and only source.
Cool, my calipers said 2.5".
----== Posted via Newsfeeds.Com - Unlimited-Uncensored-Secure Usenet News==----
http://www.newsfeeds.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 120,000+ Newsgroups
----= East and West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption =----
> I don't have calipers large enough to measure accurate enough. But by
> using the "eye-ball across the tape measure" method I got 2 3/8". I
> have seen some expensive custom u-bolts that did not work right because
> the measurements were just a little off, so don't use my number as your
> final and only source.
Cool, my calipers said 2.5".
----== Posted via Newsfeeds.Com - Unlimited-Uncensored-Secure Usenet News==----
http://www.newsfeeds.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 120,000+ Newsgroups
----= East and West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption =----
05-09-2005, 09:23 AM
#55
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Dana Mode 20 Axle Tube Diameter?
On 2005-05-07 01:10:18 -0500, "Rusted" <no@email.com> said:
> I don't have calipers large enough to measure accurate enough. But by
> using the "eye-ball across the tape measure" method I got 2 3/8". I
> have seen some expensive custom u-bolts that did not work right because
> the measurements were just a little off, so don't use my number as your
> final and only source.
Cool, my calipers said 2.5".
----== Posted via Newsfeeds.Com - Unlimited-Uncensored-Secure Usenet News==----
http://www.newsfeeds.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 120,000+ Newsgroups
----= East and West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption =----
> I don't have calipers large enough to measure accurate enough. But by
> using the "eye-ball across the tape measure" method I got 2 3/8". I
> have seen some expensive custom u-bolts that did not work right because
> the measurements were just a little off, so don't use my number as your
> final and only source.
Cool, my calipers said 2.5".
----== Posted via Newsfeeds.Com - Unlimited-Uncensored-Secure Usenet News==----
http://www.newsfeeds.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 120,000+ Newsgroups
----= East and West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption =----
05-09-2005, 09:23 AM
#56
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Dana Mode 20 Axle Tube Diameter?
On 2005-05-07 01:10:18 -0500, "Rusted" <no@email.com> said:
> I don't have calipers large enough to measure accurate enough. But by
> using the "eye-ball across the tape measure" method I got 2 3/8". I
> have seen some expensive custom u-bolts that did not work right because
> the measurements were just a little off, so don't use my number as your
> final and only source.
Cool, my calipers said 2.5".
----== Posted via Newsfeeds.Com - Unlimited-Uncensored-Secure Usenet News==----
http://www.newsfeeds.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 120,000+ Newsgroups
----= East and West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption =----
> I don't have calipers large enough to measure accurate enough. But by
> using the "eye-ball across the tape measure" method I got 2 3/8". I
> have seen some expensive custom u-bolts that did not work right because
> the measurements were just a little off, so don't use my number as your
> final and only source.
Cool, my calipers said 2.5".
----== Posted via Newsfeeds.Com - Unlimited-Uncensored-Secure Usenet News==----
http://www.newsfeeds.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 120,000+ Newsgroups
----= East and West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption =----
05-09-2005, 09:23 AM
#57
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Dana Mode 20 Axle Tube Diameter?
On 2005-05-07 01:10:18 -0500, "Rusted" <no@email.com> said:
> I don't have calipers large enough to measure accurate enough. But by
> using the "eye-ball across the tape measure" method I got 2 3/8". I
> have seen some expensive custom u-bolts that did not work right because
> the measurements were just a little off, so don't use my number as your
> final and only source.
Cool, my calipers said 2.5".
----== Posted via Newsfeeds.Com - Unlimited-Uncensored-Secure Usenet News==----
http://www.newsfeeds.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 120,000+ Newsgroups
----= East and West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption =----
> I don't have calipers large enough to measure accurate enough. But by
> using the "eye-ball across the tape measure" method I got 2 3/8". I
> have seen some expensive custom u-bolts that did not work right because
> the measurements were just a little off, so don't use my number as your
> final and only source.
Cool, my calipers said 2.5".
----== Posted via Newsfeeds.Com - Unlimited-Uncensored-Secure Usenet News==----
http://www.newsfeeds.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 120,000+ Newsgroups
----= East and West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption =----
05-09-2005, 09:24 AM
#58
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Dana Mode 20 Axle Tube Diameter?
On 2005-05-07 02:01:52 -0500, L.W.(ßill) ------ III <----------@***.net> said:
> ’83-’86 wide-track CJs: These axles came from the factory with
> 30-spline one-piece flanged axles and many have limited slips. The
> axletubes are 2 ¾ inches in diameter and much stronger than the 2 ½-inch
> tubes found on earlier Dana 44s:
> http://www.jpmagazine.com/techarticl...58/index4.html God
> Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> "Jeepers!" wrote:
>>
>> Am at work and need to order spring perches from 4x4.com Can someone
>> tell me the diameter of the rear axle tube of an 1985 CJ-7? They don't
>> know (guys who do are out of town Jeeping) and I never measured them.
>>
>> THX
Interesting, Bill, my calipers said 2.5 inches. Hmmm.
----== Posted via Newsfeeds.Com - Unlimited-Uncensored-Secure Usenet News==----
http://www.newsfeeds.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 120,000+ Newsgroups
----= East and West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption =----
> ’83-’86 wide-track CJs: These axles came from the factory with
> 30-spline one-piece flanged axles and many have limited slips. The
> axletubes are 2 ¾ inches in diameter and much stronger than the 2 ½-inch
> tubes found on earlier Dana 44s:
> http://www.jpmagazine.com/techarticl...58/index4.html God
> Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> "Jeepers!" wrote:
>>
>> Am at work and need to order spring perches from 4x4.com Can someone
>> tell me the diameter of the rear axle tube of an 1985 CJ-7? They don't
>> know (guys who do are out of town Jeeping) and I never measured them.
>>
>> THX
Interesting, Bill, my calipers said 2.5 inches. Hmmm.
----== Posted via Newsfeeds.Com - Unlimited-Uncensored-Secure Usenet News==----
http://www.newsfeeds.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 120,000+ Newsgroups
----= East and West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption =----
05-09-2005, 09:24 AM
#59
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Dana Mode 20 Axle Tube Diameter?
On 2005-05-07 02:01:52 -0500, L.W.(ßill) ------ III <----------@***.net> said:
> ’83-’86 wide-track CJs: These axles came from the factory with
> 30-spline one-piece flanged axles and many have limited slips. The
> axletubes are 2 ¾ inches in diameter and much stronger than the 2 ½-inch
> tubes found on earlier Dana 44s:
> http://www.jpmagazine.com/techarticl...58/index4.html God
> Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> "Jeepers!" wrote:
>>
>> Am at work and need to order spring perches from 4x4.com Can someone
>> tell me the diameter of the rear axle tube of an 1985 CJ-7? They don't
>> know (guys who do are out of town Jeeping) and I never measured them.
>>
>> THX
Interesting, Bill, my calipers said 2.5 inches. Hmmm.
----== Posted via Newsfeeds.Com - Unlimited-Uncensored-Secure Usenet News==----
http://www.newsfeeds.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 120,000+ Newsgroups
----= East and West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption =----
> ’83-’86 wide-track CJs: These axles came from the factory with
> 30-spline one-piece flanged axles and many have limited slips. The
> axletubes are 2 ¾ inches in diameter and much stronger than the 2 ½-inch
> tubes found on earlier Dana 44s:
> http://www.jpmagazine.com/techarticl...58/index4.html God
> Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> "Jeepers!" wrote:
>>
>> Am at work and need to order spring perches from 4x4.com Can someone
>> tell me the diameter of the rear axle tube of an 1985 CJ-7? They don't
>> know (guys who do are out of town Jeeping) and I never measured them.
>>
>> THX
Interesting, Bill, my calipers said 2.5 inches. Hmmm.
----== Posted via Newsfeeds.Com - Unlimited-Uncensored-Secure Usenet News==----
http://www.newsfeeds.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 120,000+ Newsgroups
----= East and West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption =----
05-09-2005, 09:24 AM
#60
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Dana Mode 20 Axle Tube Diameter?
On 2005-05-07 02:01:52 -0500, L.W.(ßill) ------ III <----------@***.net> said:
> ’83-’86 wide-track CJs: These axles came from the factory with
> 30-spline one-piece flanged axles and many have limited slips. The
> axletubes are 2 ¾ inches in diameter and much stronger than the 2 ½-inch
> tubes found on earlier Dana 44s:
> http://www.jpmagazine.com/techarticl...58/index4.html God
> Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> "Jeepers!" wrote:
>>
>> Am at work and need to order spring perches from 4x4.com Can someone
>> tell me the diameter of the rear axle tube of an 1985 CJ-7? They don't
>> know (guys who do are out of town Jeeping) and I never measured them.
>>
>> THX
Interesting, Bill, my calipers said 2.5 inches. Hmmm.
----== Posted via Newsfeeds.Com - Unlimited-Uncensored-Secure Usenet News==----
http://www.newsfeeds.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 120,000+ Newsgroups
----= East and West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption =----
> ’83-’86 wide-track CJs: These axles came from the factory with
> 30-spline one-piece flanged axles and many have limited slips. The
> axletubes are 2 ¾ inches in diameter and much stronger than the 2 ½-inch
> tubes found on earlier Dana 44s:
> http://www.jpmagazine.com/techarticl...58/index4.html God
> Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> "Jeepers!" wrote:
>>
>> Am at work and need to order spring perches from 4x4.com Can someone
>> tell me the diameter of the rear axle tube of an 1985 CJ-7? They don't
>> know (guys who do are out of town Jeeping) and I never measured them.
>>
>> THX
Interesting, Bill, my calipers said 2.5 inches. Hmmm.
----== Posted via Newsfeeds.Com - Unlimited-Uncensored-Secure Usenet News==----
http://www.newsfeeds.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 120,000+ Newsgroups
----= East and West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption =----
