You're asking about different things here. D30 is a front axle. D35, 8.25, and D44 are all rear axles in Cherokees. There are Wranglers (reference years below) that had "D44" front axles, but they aren't true D44s, and they cost a fortune because they bolt in.

A D30 is a perfectly suitable axle for tires under 35" for anyone who isn't jumping their rig.

'03-06

 

Thanks for clarifying that , I had no idea that the 35 was rear and the 30 a front axle. And you are right, Dana 44s out of an o6-07 are thru the roof!

 

Be sides that they are dana 44 center section with dana 30 rest of the axle. Not much of an upgrade compaired to the older dana 44s

 

Just to be clear, a Ford 8.8 is a direct bolt in, correct? Or do you have to weld anything?

 

No axle out of anything except another Cherokee will be a direct swap for your rear end

 

Hey all, noob question here concerning the ZJ steering parts. Should I just get #22 and #24 in this diagram http://www.jeep4x4center.com/jeep-st...herokee-zj.htm ? Or are only certain parts needed? Don't know if the ends are different but mine are shot anyway. And just to clarify, this all bolts right in, correct?

I guess that's technically a few questions.

 

The 8.8 is spring under so the welding of spring perches in spring over the axle is required also the pinion uses a a flange to mount the rear drive line would need the adaptor u-joint to flange. And shock mounts but don't quote me on that.

 

The V8 ZJ steering upgrade is 14, 15, and 24.

 

14, 15, and 16 then (24 is all 3), thanks a lot.
That site lists 16 as 4.0, but now I know what parts to look for. V8 models.

 

Ah, so it is. That diagram was ****ty on my phone.

On 4.0L models, #16 is only used at the pitman arm. Smaller TREs are used with a very long adjusting sleeve for the tie rod. Just like the XJ. On V8 models, one side of the tie rod is a very long TRE, and the adjusting sleeve and smaller TRE are the same as the drag link.

Big ol' thread here https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/zj-...upgrade-22717/

 

Thanks again, much obliged.

Edit: I'll ask another question here instead of starting another thread.
I've googled MasterPro (O'reilly's house brand) VS Moog, lot of reading and opinions there. MP is 1/2 the price of Moog. Now if I was just replacing stock components with OEM replacements I'd probably go with Moog. But if I'm replacing stock XJ parts with already beefier ZJ parts then would the MasterPro be sufficient? That's what I'm thinking, but WTF do I know.
I guess I'll add that this isn't my DD nor is it a hardcore trail rig, just a low key weekend toy.

 

You do get what you pay for. Even tho it's beefier than stock its still cheap beef something like steering I would just buy moog. there is just some parts that you buy best instead of cheap for peace of mind.

 

^^Pretty much the answer I was expecting. Thought I'd ask anyway.

 

do the 96 and newer doors with the one piece window fit the 95 and older jeeps.I have a bad door and can get 2 newer doors but don't know if they fit?

 

Wherever you posted that the first time, I answered you last night