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Seems unlikely. They didn't start using the W/T D44s until they ran out of AMC20s. This didn't happen until mid year 1986. While there were allegedly a couple hundred Scramblers sold as 1986 models, those were likely build in late 1985 before the AMC20s ran out of supply. But who knows for...

They are different for sure (the center hole is bigger on the D44 plates).

Presses that work well for a CJ axle are few and expensive. Universal/rental tools I've tried, have not worked well for me (I'd go so far as to say "hazardous"). Last time I replaced ball-joints, I purchased a cheap press from Harbor freight... with some modification, it worked fairly well.

The switch mounting holes are slotted to allow a little adjustment of the switch position. If the rod is is worn, you can probably move the switch a little to get it working again.

Odly enough, it's easier to swap the 11" drums from an older D44 to an AMC20 than it is to swap them to an 86 D44.

I feel for ya man. It's a terrible thing to go through. It will get better with time, but never quite goes away. I still miss my old best friend Rooster. He used to go crazy with excitement whenever I mentioned the words "want to go for a ride in the Jeep?".

I've been told that Moog makes a TRE that will fit/replace the RR units. Sorry, no part number, but I bet if you asked around, you can find it.

I've never seen this listed, but is there a different weight limit for off-road towing vs on road? I doubt suspension bottoming on bump stops rather than the shocks would have prevented this (shocks/mounts should bend/break well before the frame fails).

My .02 Ideal ($$$$) would be axles of the desired length, a reduced back-space wheel would be my second choice, wheel spacers would be my last resort (would not even consider this if only doing it for looks).

That's a pretty good deal. I wonder if BFG will honor the discount for purchases at 4 Wheel Parts. I was a Discount Tire customer for many-many years back when they were competative and gave a dam about customers... I won't be going back.

Looks familiar from somewhere.... https://www.cj-8.com/threads/spied-a-scrambler-in-the-wild.50445/#post-422776

FWIW, I've read a narrower rear is supposed to help stability when driving at speed. Not sure it makes any sense, but that's the gist of it.

About $9/mile driven. Ouch!

Didn't even notice the dog leash on the rear bumper...LOL

I do like the seats they put in the Scrambler... but that FC looks beautiful

Stock engine, header exhaust (routed to single cat and muffler), throttle body from (IIRC) a 93 or 94 Mustang, and some aftermarket heads (they made not much difference in performance from original, just needed to either rebuild or replace so opted to replace).

91 Mustang. Sorry, I don't Book Face.

5.0 with a T18/D300 with 4.10 gears and 35" BFG KM2. I lack the gears to cruise at 75-80 for long periods but I don't have overdrive (yet). Have an AX15 in the garage that will cure that problem one of these days...

Being in Colorado, most of my trips involve at least one high altitude mountain pass. My old 4.2 with 32s sucked balls trying to climb up to Eisenhower tunnel in 3rd gear and getting passed by everyone except big rigs (add a trailer or strong head wind, and it was 2nd gear and even the big rigs...

I'm probably a little biased, but I'd take a 5.0 over a 4.2 any day... particularly if you plan to run 35s (4.10-4.56 gears with the AX15 should work out about perfect for highway cruising). Both are good engines (and weigh about the same) but the V8 will have a wider power band, and should...