Amc 20 rear axle tube rusting

[ndnatty]

So I am trying to get my 1979 CJ7 fixed up to take to a jeep event here in south Florida (Fort Lauderdale area). I was almost done when I went to prepare to do a disk brake conversion on the rear amc 20. Looks like the axle tube is starting to rust through at the spring mount. So I call around to see if anyone could retube it for me. Would be a great upgrade anyway. But was told it can't be done by every shop I called. I can't afford a new replacement axle. Any suggestions?


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[JPNinPA]

Possibly look at sleeving it outer or inner. Outer is stronger You could then truss it for strength.


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[ndnatty]

Yeah when I mention that down here they look at me like I'm crazy. Would love to be near a place like Currie , or back home in the mountains of NC, then I'd have no problems.


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[JPNinPA]

Well at least get in touch with them to understand the possibilities. There is shipping. It may be an extra expense but you would have to decide that for yourself.


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[69jeepcj]

Check your local craigslist, you should be able to get a model 20 anywhere from 150.00 to 300.00. Most keepers upgrade from the 20 so finding one shouldn't be too hard. Standard gear ratio for 79 is 3.54. I would think retubing or sleeving would be that much or close.