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4BT into M38a1 OR CJ3B?

02-16-2005, 03:32 PM

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michigandon

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4BT into M38a1 OR CJ3B?

Whaddya guys think? Would the frame be up to the task on either one of these? I might be able to trade something for the former, and I found the latter for sale at a pretty reasonable price. I know the 5.38 gears would HAVE to go, and I was thinking replace the front Dana 27 with a 44 as well. Would also want updated brakes, steering, etc.

Or would I be better off just going with a later model CJ?

Don

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