Wagoneer axle swap for my 86 CJ-7??
The ’71 Waggy front axle really isn’t much of an upgrade in strength over your stock axle when you consider the amount of work required to put it in your CJ. You’ll have to outboard mount the front springs. The rear axle is a good swapper though. Just make sure it has flanged axle shafts. For the front axle, keep an eye out for a ’74-’79 Waggy front axle. It will have the differential on the correct side and disc brakes. You’ll have to use ’78-’79 Ford F150 hubs and rotors to match the 5-Lug Waggy rear axle though. And you will still have to outboard mount the front leaf springs. Sounds like you might be in over your head with a swap like this. Not easy or possible if you don’t have fabricating and welding skills.

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It is important to know the position of your front and rear differentials as they are usually the lowest point of your vehicle. Similarly, any other low ground clearance points should be noted e.g. exhaust, spare tyre etc. When a large rock or other obstacle is on a track that you must drive over, you should ensure you avoid driving directly over it with the lowest ground clearance point of your 4x4.