AW4 to D300 adapter..

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Q about adapter rings

I am mating an AW4 from a 93 ZJ to a Dana300, They fit as far as splines are conserned.

 

My question is now think of an adapter; what did you use???

 

I have calculated and measured, that I need atlest 1/2" think

for the two to fit without binding and to have the seal properly seated for my application.

I did read on Novak's site that 7/8" is need to clear the front output yoke,

but when I did all my measurements I did not have the yokes installed :oops:

 

Reason for my Qestion is a fellow Jeeper has made some rings at 3/8" thick.

I will try it... but think I may have to cut down the D300 input bearing retaner for it to work.

 

Whats your story

 

THX

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well did losta reading in POR last night and I defintly need 7/8" spacer to make it work without cuting anything..

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http://www.novak-adapt.com/catalog/kit_153_aw4.htm

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THX I forgot they had one..

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started make the ring last night.

just have to turn the outside down and drill the holes

:D

pics below \/ from left to right

1. paralleled the first side, finished pic

2. started the second side, you can see how far off the big bandsaws cut

3. center cut out with a lip for the tranny

I've got to turn down the outside about 2.5" and finish the tcase side

 

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So are you doing a d300 flip kit as well, or are you running a passenger side drop front axle. I thought about swapping out my 231 for a d300, but until idecide what to do for axles, I am holding off.

 

 

 

 

Patrick

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I am going to flip the D300 and run drivers dump

For axles I'm running stock there cheap and plentyfull and I already have spear shafts.

I have 33" TSL for meats and right now I am just using parts I have sitting in the garage.

[pingpong]

I was just wondering, cause I have been thinking of doing something similar

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The D300 flip kit I am going to build myself.

There is a good threat on POR called the "$20 Dana 300 flip kit",

its about 3 years old by a local Ontario boy 'Tass' real nice guy..

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=161815

it's a good read

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Here is what I have to date..

Pulled the AW4 end cone off this past weekend to make shore the adapter fits nice

and to mark the bolt pattern so I can drill and tap it.

I don't know what degree I am going to go with, so I will more then likely do a couple rotations.

:wink:

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update

 

Got a drive train put together and will be working on the twin stick soon

 

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Nice... I take it your output is a 23 spline then. Mine is a 21 spline which means I would need a special adapter to run the D300. I am kinda in limbo on this swap now, as trail riding season has started, and you know how that works ;)

 

Have you thought about doing dual cable shifters. This is what I thought about using, seemed a lil easier to work with. There was a write-up in Crawl Magazine about a YJ with dual cases, but the point I am making is he used cable shifters for everything.

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I am going to keep it simple with one pivot mount and round bar stock

same idea http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=421519

 

tranny is off a 93 and it is the 23spline output

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