Thread: 1971 Jeepster Suspension/Drive

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Thanks for the encouragement Dave. I'm not real talented in the way of fabricating, not that I don't want to learn. The last vehicle I had that I made any modifications to was a 1939 Ford sedan. I put a 1957 Olds J2 engine in it (with factory made adapters) and a factory dropped front axle. Had to keep the '39 transmission because going to a hydro was beyond my capabilities. Needless to say, I didn't do many burnouts with that arrangement but it was fun cruising with. To give you a hint of how long ago that was I paid $15.00 for the Ford without an engine (it was a 60 hp flathead with the original radio that worked...great shape too) and $150 for the engine WITH the motor mounts and transmission adapter. So I'm just getting back into it being close to retirement and my second childhood.

That age is right about 75% of this forum maybe a little younger

That's even more encouraging Charlie.

Oh ! so you have a Kaiser Jeepster Commando. Well the site i suggested make be of some help but it's real geared towards the willys types. See you there.
Barry

Hey Buck i've seen 2-2wd jeepster's at shows makes a cool ride for sure! if you don't come up with any thing from that site! Try A&P jeep salvage in Oklahoma city...talk with Steve he has & know's more then he should :-) he may be able to help...
I get the same feedback from jeep guys when i told them i wanted to do a drop on a full size jeep j20 truck..here's a photo print a buddy did..

opppsssss pics didn't pass...also dose yours have this type of front end in pic #1

Thanks a lot hotrod. I knew someone out there had to have done it. It would appear to me that one should be able to get a straight (dropped) axle for it if nothing else....kinda like the old gassers. But I really would like to just put a nice drop and have a nice smooth riding/running Jeep. Thanks for the hint on the OK place...I'll try to get in touch with them next week. The Willys place was pretty much a Willys place so I don't think they would relate to me.

Mine does look kinda like that picture...wish it looked as good as that.

Thanks again and, if I learn anything I'll keep posting in case there's another crazy like me out there.

Thanks again, hot rod. Steve sound like a nice guy and answered my e-mail very promptly.

His solutions to my problems were to cut the center section out of the front differential and weld a tube between the two pieces....simple. As far as my question about the rear end being able to handle a 350, he said it should be a Dana 44 and should be no problem.

He also has soft tops for it for sale (new) which is another thing I was wondering about.

Thanks a lot.

Cecil