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rear drive line

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by chip biddle, Oct 17, 2011.

  1. chip biddle

    chip biddle Member

    on a 1971 CJ-5 with a T98/D18 and D44 rear axle, is the drive line straight (in-line) between the 18 and 44 or is there a small angle? I dont remember there being an angle, I'm putting the trans back in and its been awhile since I took it out and I might have the cross member backwards...

    Chip
     
    chip biddle, Oct 17, 2011
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  2. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    It's at a bit of an angle.
     
    Patrick, Oct 17, 2011
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  3. jzeber

    jzeber Well-Known Member 2022 Sponsor

    Mine was fine until I installed the SM465 and replaced the t-case mount, now there is a slight angle.
     
    jzeber, Oct 17, 2011
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  4. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    The output on the D18 isn't in line longitudinally with the pinion on the offset 44
     
    Patrick, Oct 17, 2011
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  5. chip biddle

    chip biddle Member

    Thanks Patrick,

    Chip.
     
    chip biddle, Oct 18, 2011
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