AMC 20

AMC 20 axles have an 8.875″ ring gear that bolts to the carrier with (8) 7/16″ – 20 bolts. The pinion has a 1.625″ diameter shaft with 28 splines. This axle can be visually identified by its 12 cover bolts. The carriers available support 2.76 and numerically lower ratios and 3.07 and numerically higher ratios.

The AMC 20 was commonly found on the following vehicles: 1968 – 1970 AMX, rear1976 – 1983 CJ5, rear1976 – 1986 CJ7, rear1981 – 1986 CJ8, rear1978 – 1979 Concord, rear1992 – 2006 H1, front1992 – 2006 H1, rear1970 – 1977 Hornet, rear1976 – 1986 J10, rear1967 – 1974 Javelin, rear1971 – 1978 Matador, rear1975 – 1980 Pacer, rear1979 – 1986 Wagoneer, rear