Axel Swap d30 question please help

[TwistedMind]

Ok so im about to replace my t case froma 249 to a 231 and figured while I was down there I might as well go ahead and replace front and rear axels as well.

I Hardly use the 4x4 as I live in south texas and we are pretty much flat. But I would like the peace of mind knowing it is solid if the need for it should ever arrive.

So I decided apon an 8.8 out of a 95 + exploder to replace the d35 in the rear, The problem im haveing is I really dont know where to start with the front d30, Any recommendations?

I tried searching for d30 swap, But search is disabled at the moment. Very sorry to post a question you probably get 500 times a month. But I need help. I forgot to add and this is probably pertenant I will never go beyond a 35 " tire.

[currupt4130]

dana 44 from a wagoneer

[TwistedMind]

dana 44 from a wagoneer


Any specific year or will any year work?

[paultyler]

Why do you want rid of the D30? There is nothing wrong with that axle...especially if you never use 4 wheel drive.

[TwistedMind]

Why do you want rid of the D30? There is nothing wrong with that axle...especially if you never use 4 wheel drive.


If im going to do something im going to do it right.

[JS-Economos]

Any specific year or will any year work?

Stay away from '82-'84 Waggy fronts because of the vacuum disconnect. Pre '80 models were passenger drop. Also, the bolt patterns won't match: Waggies are 6x5.5" and the 8.8s are 5x4.5".

[paultyler]

If im going to do something im going to do it right.

I am guessing that you have 31 inch tires??

[TwistedMind]

I am guessing that you have 31 inch tires??


Right now. Yes

Next month? Ill be stepping up to 33 x 12.5 truxus A/T's

When I get an axel swap done? Ill be stepping up to a Claytons 7" LA and a Set of Truxus 35x13.5 A/t

[upnover-X]

Right now. Yes

Next month? Ill be stepping up to 33 x 12.5 truxus A/T's

When I get an axel swap done? Ill be stepping up to a Claytons 7" LA and a Set of Truxus 35x13.5 A/t

Ok what rig are you talking about? XJ, TJ or YJ????

1. Make sure you have the 760 u-joint's.. The same as any D44.

2. You can get after market shaft’s (Yukon, USA Alloy & ???) and beef it up.

3. If you plan to stay at 35's and keep the wheeling/skinny pedal under control you'll have no problems. If you lay on the skinny to much you'll bust... and that can bust any axle.

I have a YJ and put in TJ shafts and have the 760 u-joint's. With the R & P being a rev. rotation it make's them a bit stronger in the front. So my D30 is pretty close to a d44 as is. I have the 8.8 in the rear and it take a lot of the stress off the front and will let it last longer.

[SlowMo]

I'd agree with Upnover. I have a D30 under my YJ and I run some very difficult trails, including the Rubicon. I've never had a problem. If you don't use it much don't waste your $$$'s on it. As far as your rear axle goes, all jeeps deserve to dump their D35's. That just goes without saying.