Dana30/AMC20 vs Chevy 10 Bolts

[NightStalker]

OK, so it is my understanding that I am allowed one newb question a week and here it is.

Edit
I passed on the axles 


I currently have a Dana 30 front and an AMC 20 rear in my 77 CJ7, and wish to beef up the drive line a little.  I was given a matching set of Chevy 10 bolt axles out of an older Chevy ? ton that had a 6.2 diesel as a power plant.  Of course the Chevy axles are wider than the ones on my CJ7, so I will be out a little money to have them cut down to fit.


My question is this. Would swapping to the Chevy axles gain me anything, or are they not any stronger than what I have?  I would love to find some 14 bolt axles or some Dana 60s, but I am on a budget and cannot find anything within the same.


So fire away, tell me your thoughts on this matter.

[CRAZY LARRY]

the front ok  same as dana 44. the rear no has c-clip axles.just my two cents

[Liberty03]

D30 = Junk
AMC 20 = Junk
10 bolt = Junk

Other than that I don't know what to tell you with out any more information.  Engine, tire size, suspension, etc.

Why worry about cutting down full width anyway?  I hear that comment often around here and I have never had a problem with full width on any trail. 

Just guessing from your post, but why not look at a D44 front and D60 rear?  They can be had fairly cheaply and have many gear/locker choices. 

[mike4089]

i might have a dana 60 front for sale...it will need new brakes  but im only asking 600...let me know