D30 axle swap?
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D30 axle swap?
i have been looking for a few weeks now to do a solid axle swap on my 2005. i have been looking for a waggy d44 but i cant find one anywhere. i just found a D30 from an xj with brand new axle shafts and u-joints, new calipers, new ruffstuff diff cover, all for $240.... only problem i see is it was originally set up for coil buckets. i want to run a leaf set up.... should i pick this up or keep searching? even if i only use this axle for mock up it would at least get he ball rolling for me
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your pretty much thinking the same thing as me.
you can get different rims so your not so wide.
as for leafs in the front you could use the stock waggy leafs + some of your ranger leafs added in so its the right height, of course with a shackle you can adjust the lift as well.
in the rear you can pick up aftermarket leafs for like 6 inches of lift, along with drop shackles you can get rid of the block in the rear and have pretty good height. just might need shims to change the pinion angle in the rear.
you can get different rims so your not so wide.
as for leafs in the front you could use the stock waggy leafs + some of your ranger leafs added in so its the right height, of course with a shackle you can adjust the lift as well.
in the rear you can pick up aftermarket leafs for like 6 inches of lift, along with drop shackles you can get rid of the block in the rear and have pretty good height. just might need shims to change the pinion angle in the rear.
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+1, hold out for a D44, try early Bronco forums unless you're dead set on going with leafs
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If you're going with leaves then fine do the D30. If you're going coils, which is what that XJ axle is setup for then find a D44.
The D30 has been strong enough for me so far, but I think the bigger problem with it is the width. The axle just isn't wide enough to run coils correctly. You'd be better off with a full width axle.
The D30 has been strong enough for me so far, but I think the bigger problem with it is the width. The axle just isn't wide enough to run coils correctly. You'd be better off with a full width axle.
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Heres one, all you'd need to do is get bronco these
http://broncograveyard.com/bronco/i-...ts-4-drop.html
http://www.tomsbroncoparts.com/produ...ry=107&id=1098
and the bushings, coil buckets, and coils/retainers to go on this
http://broncograveyard.com/bronco/i-...o-spindle.html
http://broncograveyard.com/bronco/i-...ts-4-drop.html
http://www.tomsbroncoparts.com/produ...ry=107&id=1098
and the bushings, coil buckets, and coils/retainers to go on this
http://broncograveyard.com/bronco/i-...o-spindle.html
Last edited by TheDudeAbides; 02-28-2011 at 02:16 PM.
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If you're going with leaves then fine do the D30. If you're going coils, which is what that XJ axle is setup for then find a D44.
The D30 has been strong enough for me so far, but I think the bigger problem with it is the width. The axle just isn't wide enough to run coils correctly. You'd be better off with a full width axle.
The D30 has been strong enough for me so far, but I think the bigger problem with it is the width. The axle just isn't wide enough to run coils correctly. You'd be better off with a full width axle.
the jeep frame rail width is narrower than the rangers frame rail width
what you need is these little saviours , they require welding to the top of the inner C`s
these brackets allow the front end weight to be placed as close to the wheel as possible
thus taking the weight and strain off of the axle tubes themselves , quite a few jeepers have converted to this setup with excellent results
and allow you to use a coil over setup without the clearance issues
BTF Coil-Over Shock Mount for Dana 44 Inner C :: Blue Torch Fab
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that is because you are trying to utilize coil springs on a narrow jeep axle
the jeep frame rail width is narrower than the rangers frame rail width
what you need is these little saviours , they require welding to the top of the inner C`s
these brackets allow the front end weight to be placed as close to the wheel as possible
thus taking the weight and strain off of the axle tubes themselves , quite a few jeepers have converted to this setup with excellent results
and allow you to use a coil over setup without the clearance issues
BTF Coil-Over Shock Mount for Dana 44 Inner C :: Blue Torch Fab
the jeep frame rail width is narrower than the rangers frame rail width
what you need is these little saviours , they require welding to the top of the inner C`s
these brackets allow the front end weight to be placed as close to the wheel as possible
thus taking the weight and strain off of the axle tubes themselves , quite a few jeepers have converted to this setup with excellent results
and allow you to use a coil over setup without the clearance issues
BTF Coil-Over Shock Mount for Dana 44 Inner C :: Blue Torch Fab
By the way, did you notice this is a 2.5+ year old thread??
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the width of the ranger frame rails will not allow the proper centering of coil springs on the dana 30 axle tube in regards to coil spring -- to inner C` placement
the jeep dana 30 front axle is simply too narrow and too weak to be used as front drive axle
that is why most jeepers convert to the high pinion dana 44HD front axle
WHY?? you ask , simple the amc 258 straight 6 engine is very heavy
the dana 44 HD axle tubes are a lot thicker than the dana 30 axle tubes
the other reason jeepers utilize those weld on inner C` brackets is because coil over shock setups allow for far greater axle articulation than a standard coil spring setup would allow
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i have a 2006 fx4 evel 2. im going to sas my truck as well and was looking for a dana 30. with that said i need to go with a coil over set up versus a coil spring set up? and im using my stock rear end so i was looking into the d 30 because of the width? is a d 44 the same width as my truck now? i dont want it to stick out in the front and be narrow in the rear. i would like to have all my wheels the same offset for rotation purposes.
i dont really wheel this truck at all just going for looks and drivability
i dont really wheel this truck at all just going for looks and drivability
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if you do not do any hard core wheeling , then a dana 30 will do just fine
but for longevity , a dana 44 is a must
the newer jeep tj`s have the same axle width as the rangers do ( some jeepers use ranger axles in the rear for better strength )
you should be looking for a jeep with the off road edition package , some of those tj`s came factory equipped with both front and rear dana 44`s ( only the rear axle is a dana 44HD option )
the front dana 44 axle is a high pinion option
but for longevity , a dana 44 is a must
the newer jeep tj`s have the same axle width as the rangers do ( some jeepers use ranger axles in the rear for better strength )
you should be looking for a jeep with the off road edition package , some of those tj`s came factory equipped with both front and rear dana 44`s ( only the rear axle is a dana 44HD option )
the front dana 44 axle is a high pinion option
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thank you guys! great answers. should have my head on straight here in no time. thanks for the help!
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true , the newer dana 44`s are more stout and are the high pinion type ( factory special order ) and are easily converted to part time front axle
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