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Doubler/axle moved forward Questions
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I want more gearing options...no Lomax for the np205F.So i would like to hear from some doubler guys that are running the stock wheel base. I'm concerned about the short rear drive shaft! Im using a HPD60/10.25,np235/205 now. I even placed a call with Klune-V for their option(nothing back yet). I have 4.88 gears and running 42"Iroks with 3.5" lift dove-tailed front(14")/rear(20"). I posted this on classic also for the west coasters.


as for the front axle...I want to move it forward before I weld it permanent. Im thinking I can move it forward and use the same steering box, but run the high steer arms behind the knuckles...any thoughts guys??
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#2
Chuck - I thought that you were going full hydro? What will you do for suspension if you move the front out - move the coil tower also?

you may want to put a call into van tumblin in laurens - he built jarrett's red one - remember it at Gulches that day? He's got a 435/205 (I think) with the kluneV. The rear shaft is very short and I remember commenting on that to van when I first saw it. After several trail trips I don't think that Jarrett has had any trouble with it.
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#3
good thought Robert...I forgot about that rig!! I think I have some picks of that too. I'm still not 100% sure on moving the axle...it looks tough...maybe front coil overs
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#4
you can probably only go 2" forward with the gear box. if you go full hydro you should be able to put it anywhere.
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#5
blazinchuck Wrote:maybe front coil overs

Hell yea!!!

I agree with Mike - you're limited with your steering box. I've never seen high steer arms run backwards - not saying that it can't be done but if it could I would think that it would be a popular trend Confusedcratchhe:
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#6
i saw a jeep @ riverrock running them backwards...thats what gave me the idea.


im looking into the black box from northwestfab...looks cool!
77 built 306,Trickflow Cam/Alum Heads/dome pistons/10:1comp,nv3550,duff long arms,3.5" lift,family cage,protofab rear bumper,twin sticked, and 35KM2'sG.D.I.
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#7
coil overs for sure, but the steering box I dont know. Why not run a lower axle gear, 513
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#8
chuck have you thought about moving the rear axle back?
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#9
i plan to move it...just not this time.

I guess I'll just have to make do with 65:1 ratio...cuz wow, the prices are crazy!!!

atlas=2400
klune=1700+450
black box=1600(450 if you want the shortest adapter)
stak 2 2400
stak 3 2900
NWF doubler 1000

oh well!
77 built 306,Trickflow Cam/Alum Heads/dome pistons/10:1comp,nv3550,duff long arms,3.5" lift,family cage,protofab rear bumper,twin sticked, and 35KM2'sG.D.I.
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#10
it never hurts to dream though! I've got a list of future mods to my crawler too - t-case, stretch the front axle and go full hydro, etc.
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