It can be off set a little towards either side. But you have to be careful it doesn't hit the engine on one side or the lower control arm on the other side.
Possible front axle swap
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It can be off set a little towards either side. But you have to be careful it doesn't hit the engine on one side or the lower control arm on the other side.
I guess I could add that where I have mine it is in a good spot. We mocked it up to a Dana 30 axle. And I think that makes it work.
If you have it angled towards the center you also have to worry about hitting the transmission or bellhousing.
If you have it angled towards the center you also have to worry about hitting the transmission or bellhousing.
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Looking at that picture of the axle it's defiantly offset more toward the center than mine is. I don't think it'll be a issue but I don't know for sure.
Glad this came up and helpful info!
While jeeping around Moab this last week I had a few occurrences where the rear locker would not hold the lock (driver rear wheel) during some of the more vertical climbs on MM & SB and sometimes it would happen halfway up. It was not all the time and was not like the compressor was coming on due to leaking.
I found if I quickly dumped the back locker and replenished using their arb SK12, it would keep it locked thru the climb. It seemed more like I just needed more air and this thread seems to supports my suspension. I verified my SK12 has the original 70-100 psi and ordered a 90-120 switch which would not make it to me before leaving Moab but it would be a lot less costly then tearing the locker apart. The switches only cost a few bucks so I think now I'll also get one that goes to 150 as a second test.
Maybe the jeep gods will shine on me and I'll fix my issue for less than $20.00.
Thanks
While jeeping around Moab this last week I had a few occurrences where the rear locker would not hold the lock (driver rear wheel) during some of the more vertical climbs on MM & SB and sometimes it would happen halfway up. It was not all the time and was not like the compressor was coming on due to leaking.
I found if I quickly dumped the back locker and replenished using their arb SK12, it would keep it locked thru the climb. It seemed more like I just needed more air and this thread seems to supports my suspension. I verified my SK12 has the original 70-100 psi and ordered a 90-120 switch which would not make it to me before leaving Moab but it would be a lot less costly then tearing the locker apart. The switches only cost a few bucks so I think now I'll also get one that goes to 150 as a second test.
Maybe the jeep gods will shine on me and I'll fix my issue for less than $20.00.
Thanks