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    Posted: 27 Sep. 2022 at 8:57pm
I'm always noticing interesting vehicles that I absolutely don't need; some are more tempting than others. This past summer I was out at a cousin's ranch for family reunion, and he has an old Jeepster Commando out to pasture. It's been there far too long to resurrect IMO, but I was thinking about the drivetrain. Apparently certain years had a flanged Dana 44 in the back and a 27 or 30 up front. I wonder about the t-case and trans anybody, know if they used the same ones for all years, or switched it up depending on year? 

Not sure what year this is but I'm guessing probably late`60s.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote JeepFever Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 27 Sep. 2022 at 9:30pm
This does not answer your question,  but the 225 Dauntless engine in my '2A came from a '68 Commando.   Does the one you refer to have V6 or other?
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I'm not sure at this point; weeds are grown up around it. I looked at it from the road and didn't get out of my truck. I believe I saw fender badges that look like the v-6 emblems. I'm going to drop some subtle questions the next time I see my cuz.

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote dasvis Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 27 Sep. 2022 at 9:39pm
Commandos are pretty cool. Would love to have one.
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Will do. It's been such a long hot, dry summer in Texas that I hardly can make myself leave the AC. The first little weak fall cool front came in last night, it feels so much better.

I would like to do a up close inspection; if it's easily savable, I wouldn't want to just rob the drivetrain. They units aren't right for my CJ2A anyway. 

If it's halfway between gone and not so bad, it might be just right for a trail rig.
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I had a 68 with the v6 it did not have the flanged 44 and had a 27 front 3.73 gears and 20 t-case. 

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The service manual states the rear end options were:
Dana 30 tapered axle
Dana 44 tapered axle
Dana 44 flanged axle

Front axle:
Dana 27AF

Transfer case:
Spicer 20
Type Four-Position 

Manual transmission:
Warner T86AA
Warner T86CC
Warner T14A

Auto transmission:
Turbo Hydramatic 400

Engine:
Hurricane F4
Dauntless V-6

Other options include power steering, power brakes, air conditioning, pintle hook, draw bar, multi leaf springs. Standard was a single leaf spring.


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The off-set flanged D44 were only used on 1970-1971 model year Jeeps.
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The earliest offset flanged axle I have seen is on the earliest known Renegade I that was built in September of 1969 (1970 model year). I nearly bought that Jeep but he was still looking for the title at that time.
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Originally posted by AKoller AKoller wrote:

The off-set flanged D44 were only used on 1970-1971 model year Jeeps.

Just to clarify this would only apply to CJs?

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Originally posted by Flatfender Ben Flatfender Ben wrote:

Originally posted by AKoller AKoller wrote:

The off-set flanged D44 were only used on 1970-1971 model year Jeeps.

Just to clarify this would only apply to CJs?



My guess is Yes. After doing some research, I think Spicer 20 t-cases were teamed with centered Dana 44s. I'm now doubting any of the commando drivetrain would be usable in a stock configuration CJ.
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Bring a "twice barreled shotgun" for the buzz bugs (rattlers) around in the weeds to keep you safe. 

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Originally posted by jeeper50 jeeper50 wrote:

Bring a "twice barreled shotgun" for the buzz bugs (rattlers) around in the weeds to keep you safe. 

Good advice. It seems like that part of the state has more copperheads than rattlers though; I carry a handy little 20g Remy pump. Wink
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