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Upgrade d30 help
- Thread starter rjm7263
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dgrigorenko
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Big Rapids MI
well if you want to go all out you could do these:
sleeve kit (will need to be shortened)
http://polyperformance.com/shop/Pol...Dana-30-44-Inner-Axle-Sleeve-Kit-p-20274.html
TNT truss (i wish there were more options)
http://tntcustoms.com/fronttruss-jkd30wheninstallingintoatjljxjzjmj.aspx
and Reid Racing knuckles with a custom highsteer setup
http://www.reidracing.biz/DANA30.php
sleeve kit (will need to be shortened)
http://polyperformance.com/shop/Pol...Dana-30-44-Inner-Axle-Sleeve-Kit-p-20274.html
TNT truss (i wish there were more options)
http://tntcustoms.com/fronttruss-jkd30wheninstallingintoatjljxjzjmj.aspx
and Reid Racing knuckles with a custom highsteer setup
http://www.reidracing.biz/DANA30.php
Twisted_Dakota
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- Location
- Ft. Worth, TX
I have the Reid Knuckles for sale right now, pm me if interested.
RoyalXJ
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- West Deptford, NJ
truss, full case locker and a descent set of axles and you'll be good. no need to buy knuckles
RoyalXJ
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- Location
- West Deptford, NJ
alloy shafts are good. 27's will work but 30's are better.
Chili Palmer
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- Location
- Idaho
The first two links are for JK's? The first one doesn't say whether it works on a TJ/XJ D30 but the second one clearly states it's for a JK D30 going into a TJ?
RoyalXJ
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- Location
- West Deptford, NJ
this is the truss you need. http://tntcustoms.com/dana30nondisconnect.aspx
the sleeve kit will work. it just needs to be shortened like he stated
the sleeve kit will work. it just needs to be shortened like he stated
Darky
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- Location
- 29 Palms, CA
No, those suck.
http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=70422&highlight=axles+for+rocks
Read this, it's posted in the Axle swaps and gears post at the top of this forum. This one in particular has info on building a D30.
hot_rod_hooligans
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Indianapolis
Right now I'm trying to work with Under Cover Fab to make a truss system for the Dana 30, similar to the one I got for my 44 from him, but the full width between the spring perches:
Darky
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- 29 Palms, CA
If you're running 35s on a 30, there will be worries, but it can be done successfully.
jeeperjohn
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Temecula, CA
X2, I would add to that a very sturdy diff cover to prevent the center section from flexing.
RoyalXJ
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- Location
- West Deptford, NJ
dgrigorenko
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- Location
- Big Rapids MI
or you could find Cal's writeup...
- Location
- Roanoke VA
If you get shafts, then get the Longfields. I have them and I can't say enough good about them.
http://rcvperformance.com/store/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=38
http://rcvperformance.com/store/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=38
jeeperjohn
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- Location
- Temecula, CA
I'm kinda on the fence about these. First of all I'm poor so I can't afford them but if I had the money they would be neat to have. The only problem I see is that they are so strong that if I had a failure it would probably be the ring and pinion. That is far more work to replace than an axle shaft and would cost me money (I have alloy USA shafts). Maybe when the warranty runs out on my Alloy USA shafts I will get these.
- Location
- Roanoke VA
The real advantage to the Longfields is that they are as strong at full steering lock as they are pointed straight. The second advantage is if they do break they will not take the inner "C" out, or a ball joint, leaving you stranded on the trail. I can limp home without the R&P but if a "C" is bent or snapped I'm going no where.
Ditto on the RCV's. I already bought a set, but want to figure out which locker I want in the front so I can install them both at once.
Oh, and from what I hear over on pirate, getting your R&P heat treated and micropolished will increase the strength of it dramatically. This is what I plan on doing to prevent breakage I hear about from stronger shafts.
Oh, and from what I hear over on pirate, getting your R&P heat treated and micropolished will increase the strength of it dramatically. This is what I plan on doing to prevent breakage I hear about from stronger shafts.
