manual hub conversion ?

Would converting my xj to manual hub be worth it, time, money, GAS!

Search fawker!

http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=39069

come on...

and most people will tell you to buy a d44 - however, remember that you will need all new parts for your brakes, u-joints, bearings, and all that... and it ads up quick...

if you like the d30, get the conversion...

You're driving a vehicle with the aerodynamic qualities of a brick. If you want to save gas there are many, many cheaper alternatives that will save more gas than a hub conversion will.

Jim's correct as usual. Gas mileage is NOT a reason to do the conversion.

If you want to run a front locker and have NO street "quirks"...
If you want to be able to unlock the hubs and get off the trail after tweaking a driveshaft or u-joint...
If you want serviceable wheel bearings instead of a unit bearing...
If you're getting vibes from the front axle after a lift and have no more adjustment room in the control arms for pinion angle without trashing the castor...

These are a few reasons TO do the conversion. :wave:
HTH

BillR said:

If you want serviceable wheel bearings instead of a unit bearing...

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That's my thinking - but then again I'm looking for a D44 I could use instead. No sense in beefing up the D30 toooo much after all