Re: AMC axles

["Jim Blair" <carnuck@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks to whoever posted this (can't tell who on the list sometimes) I'd 
like to point out that some Comanches and some XJs got the Model 20 in the 
HD versions '84 to '86 and they came with 1 piece axles.


From: <mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: AMC axles
To: mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx

John; this topic was discussed quite a bit awile ago.
I believe the AMC 20 is real close to the Chryco 8 3/4
but I might be wrong there.
Basically the weak spot is in the two piece axle. The
bare hub was pressed onto the axle at the factory,
then a big ol' nut held everything together. When new
it was tough, but 30 years of abuse and/or neglect
take their toll. You should retighten the nut (250
lbs) to be sure. Some people have welded the hub to
the axle (not recommended unless you know what you are
doing). The best way to go is to get one piece axles.
I bought a set from Strange a while ago and notice
that some are still out there. Check with your local
differential or 4x4 shop.
One piece axles, new Posi unit and good set of
bearings and the AMC 20 will do for all but the most

radical of thrashings.