The Motobilt Jeep YJ full width axle conversion kit is a simple way to install a Chevy Dana 44 or Dana 60 front axle in your Jeep YJ. This kit also works with older model Ford 44 and 60 fronts from the 78/79 range. The measurement from center pin to center pin on your front axle needs to be between 31 1/2 inches to 32 inches in order to work. This kit fits Jeep YJ's from 1987 to 1995. Motobilt offers high quality fabricated parts for the DIY fabricator. This kit is Not a bolt on product. It requires welding to install. The Motobilt Jeep YJ full width axle conversion kit was designed for ultimate strength and to make your Jeep look great at the same time.
Does NOT work with Ford Super Duty Axles as the mounting pads for the leaf spring pads is too wide. Will NOT fit 1980 or newer Ford axles.
The kit features a removable winch plate, stubby front bumper assembly, 3/4 inch d-ring mounts that pass through the bumper and welded on both sides, a shackle reversal spring buckets, shackle bushing tubes for the frame, and 4 inch long offset shackles. The kit moves the front axle forward as much as possible without relocating the steering box. The kit is designed to work with Jeep YJ leafs springs. The front bumper features a built in bottle opener on the bottom side.
The kit will ship with a jig to drill through the frame to locate the rear shackle hangers. This kit was designed to keep the ride height as low as possible. The rear shackle bushings will be located mid way through the frame rail. The bumper, and winch plate are fabricated from 3/16 inch high strength steel plate. The side frame plate, spring buckets, and shackles are fabricated from 1/4 inch high strength steel plate. The included d-ring mounts are fabricated from 3/4 inch thick high strength steel plate.
Specifications
- Jeep YJ full width axle conversion kit to install Chevy Dana 44 or Dana 60 front axle with Stinger
- 1987-1995 Jeep YJ
- Potential Donor Axles Below:
- 1978-1979 Ford 44 and 60 fronts
- 1973-1991 Chevy Dana 44, GM 10 bolt, or Dana 60
- Bumper and winch plate 3/16 inch high strength steel plate
- removable winch plate
- stubby front bumper assembly
- Side frame plate-spring buckets-shackles fabricated from 1/4 inch high strength steel plate
- 3/4 inch d-ring mounts that pass through the bumper and welded on both sides
- shackle reversal spring buckets
- shackle bushing tubes for the frame
- 4 inch long shackles
- Sold as kit
- Weight: 75lbs (approx.)
Note
- This kit is Not a bolt on product. Welding required to install.
- Hardware not included.
- Shackle bushing kit sold separately PN BushingKit. Only 1 kit is needed.
- This kit does not include leaf springs, u-bolts, u-bolt plates, shocks, shock mounts, poly bushings and longer brake lines. Motobilt offers the bushing kit and shock mounts separately.
- The front bumper features a built in bottle opener on the bottom side
- The kit will ship with a jig to drill through the frame to locate the rear shackle hangers
- Front axle is moved forward approximately 2 inches.
Guide to choosing the correct parts:
Check out this article to help you match your springs and rear stretch kit.
Instructions
Installation Instructions
