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   I have recently purchased 47 CJ2A which included complete body, a bare frame, the original tranny and transfer case.  I am having a difficult time sourcing front and rear axles with narrow track and rear passenger off set. Ideally I would like a Dana 30 in front and 44 in rear from perhaps a more modern jeep. Has anyone ever shortened axles as well as shortened rear passenger side tube to accommodate the original tranny?

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Jeeper123 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 24 Mar. 2015 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jeeper123 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Axles Posted: 24 Mar. 2015 at 3:54am
	I have recently purchased 47 CJ2A which included complete body, a bare frame, the original tranny and transfer case. I am having a difficult time sourcing front and rear axles with narrow track and rear passenger off set. Ideally I would like a Dana 30 in front and 44 in rear from perhaps a more modern jeep. Has anyone ever shortened axles as well as shortened rear passenger side tube to accommodate the original tranny?

Mark W. Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Sponsor Member Joined: 09 Nov. 2014 Location: Silverton, OR Status: Offline Points: 7986	Post Options Post Reply Quote Mark W. Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 24 Mar. 2015 at 5:56am
	Any good Axle shop can narrow a housing then just buy the correct axle shafts for the width jeep you are building. Look in the Yellow pages for a shop that works on drive shafts and rear end for trucks. Not especially cheap but people do it all the time for various swaps.
	Chug A Lug 1948 2A Body Customized 1949 3A W/S 1957 CJ5 Frame Modified Late 50's 134L 9.25"clutch T90A D18 (1.25") D44/30 flanged E-Locker D25 5.38 Since 1962

Mike S Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 20 May 2006 Location: West Coast Status: Offline Points: 2318	Post Options Post Reply Quote Mike S Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 24 Mar. 2015 at 5:54pm
	I think that you could find axles from a CJ3A (D44 rear) and use the D25 or D27 for the front. This would be simple and less expensive than trying to narrow a set of axles. You could spend the money saved on installing a FF kit with flanges to make the D44 even more durable. Don't forget that Jeeps used D25 and D27 front axles for decades. Unless you are going to really beat the snot out of the Jeep, the D25 axles will get it done for you.
	'47 CJ2A -- #114542 Warn FF D41 rear Lock-Right locker 11" drum brakes Dual master cylinder T90C Transmission 16 X 6 Jeep truck wheels Cooper STT Pro tires

binthere Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 29 Nov. 2010 Location: Cherryville B.C Status: Offline Points: 707	Post Options Post Reply Quote binthere Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 24 Mar. 2015 at 10:41pm
	You could talk to Harry Sheets at Midwest Willys, he has all kinds of used parts. Or you can look up Kaiser Willys, They handle all new parts! Just look them up on google search. I live in BC, and re-built a 53 3B and a 49 jeepster, I dealt with both companies and they are real good to work with!! Edited by binthere - 24 Mar. 2015 at 10:45pm
	chuck 1953 CJ3B "a fistfull of dollars" 1949 willys jeepster "a few dollars more" and a few other retirement toys

rocnroll Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Sponsor Member Joined: 20 July 2005 Location: Tuscumbia, AL Status: Offline Points: 13585	Post Options Post Reply Quote rocnroll Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 28 Mar. 2015 at 4:46am
	Here's one.... http://www.thecj2apage.com/forums/dana-25-disc-brakes-538_topic34747.html
	'47 CJ2A PU '48 CJ2A Lefty "Common sense is not that common"

northamerican Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 18 Mar. 2015 Location: ontario, Ca Status: Offline Points: 38	Post Options Post Reply Quote northamerican Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 28 Mar. 2015 at 1:30pm
	I narrowed a set of half ton axles in my garage with a 14" chop saw and a arc welder, held out for years of mud racing with a 400+ hp motor. keep the heat on em, no pics this was before the days of cell phones.