weaver1467

I need a new front axle for my 99 jeep xj. Which front axles are compatible from other jeeps are compatible to fit on it?

ZINGGG

Any Dana 30 from another XJ would swap right in. Shouldn't be too hard to find at your local JY. Make sure you get a HP Dana 30 though.

timberwolf

make sure it has the same gear ratio
and look for 92 and up to avoid the vacuum disconnect

jtm01xj

What you really want to look for is a 96-99 xj hp30 they have the stronger axel joints and they come with the 3.55 gear like most did.

jebmccall

definitly get a 91-99 axle, although there are some differences throughout the years.

i got one out of what was said to be a 93 but it has different knuckles for the calipers.

for you i would go with 96-99

ZINGGG

Good point there, if you have an auto tranny, make sure to grab a front axle out of an XJ that also has an auto tranny. And if you have a manual, grab one out of a manual. The gear ratios are different.

weaver1467

Thanks. I am new to jeeps. can a grand cherokee front axle fit on a 1999 xj cherokee?

jtm01xj

It will but the gc have weak axel joints stick with the xj axels from 96-99

salad

93-98 ZJs have a coil spring Dana 30 as well but they're low pinion like the 2000+ XJs. All TJs came with a low-pinion D30 up front that's a direct swap too, save for the Rubicon package with a D44. The likelihood of getting your hands on a Rubi D44 for cheap is pretty slim though.

IIRC the later XJs have stronger U-Joints, I wouldn't be surprised if a D30 from a V8 ZJ had them as well. But again, everything aside from the XJ is low pinion.

weaver1467

Thanks alot guys, I found an axle off a 1998 sport