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Expert: Kevin Pilotte - 9/17/2007


Question
I wanted to put one piece forged axles in my 72 javelin. Is this a good idea? Will
axles from a wide track jeep fit, are they the same measurements?

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Answer
Find an aftermarket axle specialty company. i.e. Strange.
Jeep axles are no stronger that car axles. You can modify your axle and hub to handle some pretty good power. Take your axles to a machine shop and have them enlarge the keyway to 1/4" and have a second one cut 180 degrees apart. You can also run a weld bead around the axle tubes where they enter the carrier housing and weld a 1/4" strap around the top of the spring pad for reinforcement.

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Kevin Pilotte

Expertise

I can answer many technical questions relating to AMC vehicles prior to 1979. I also have experience with Rambler & Nash vehicles.

Experience

I am a former AMC technician, service writer and service manager. I have worked in AMC dealers in Illinois in the 70's. After college, I was a Field Service Rep for American Motors Sales Corporation, working out of the Chicago Zone office. I traveled to AMC dealers assisting in the diagnosis and repair of AMC vehicles. I was also the Area Training Manager for DeLorean Motor Company. I have 10+ years as an Automotive Instructor. I have modified and restored
numerous AMC vehicles. I have been working on AMC vehicles for over 30 years.

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I have been an ASE Certified Master Technician since 1975. This includes L1. I am also currently a Toyota Certified Master Diagnostic Technician.

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I have articles in "American Motoring", the official publication of the American Motors Owners Association. They are the largest AMC club in the world.

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I have a certificate I printed out from a website.

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