Ozarks Jeep Thing Club
Public Forums => Fabricators Forum => Topic started by: j2sax on 01/26/06 - 11:04PM
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So, I have a couple of really nice Waggy frames and several sets of Wag Diffs (Also an FSJ Chero frame and axles). I am going to use a set of D44's on my Commando and have an idea what I would like to do, though I thought I would throw the idea out there to see what you think.
I think the Wide track Chero axles are too wide since I am not going ape with 40" plus tires. Any pics of CJ's with these Jtruck or WT Chero axles?
So, if I relocate the spring pads on the axles, I will have to pay a specialist to do it right. Pretty common.
I could also put the frame "boxes" to use the stock width axles. I could probably handle most of this and pass it on to a prowelder buddy of mine.
My primary thought is to shorten the Wag frame 5 inches and fab some body mounts to mount the Commando bod to the Wag frame. I could do most of this myself as well.
Why do the latter? I would not have to worry about any suspension, driveline or steering issues, except for shortening the rear prop shaft. I would have beefier springs to handle the Winch, bumpers and such I will be adding. If anything ever goes wrong there are a lot more parts Waggies out there then there are Commandos! Unlike the CJ's there is almost NOTHING out there made for Commandos.
What do you think?
Jesse