So I was going to go to the junkyard to get a HP dana 30 for my 2000 but all the ones by me want 150+ (yeah i know BS) anyways i was focusing on a 97-99 to get the larger Ujoints but finding one is tough. Now I have a lead on a dana 30 out of a 91 it is a NON-disconnect. Now Im willing to compormise on the Ujoints but my question is...Will my Brake calipers bolt up to the older knuckles? And any other things I should look for?

 

EVERY xj with abs had the larger u joins no matter what year. And your axles will go into a high pinion front if you want the bigger joints

 

My XJ does not have ABS and I sold my LP already.

 

Just grab any non disconnect D30 housing with the proper gear ratio. You can swap your shafts and knuckles out off your current axle.

Now would be the time to install new balljoints.

For the record. All ABS as stated earlier or 95+ D30 has the larger 297 u-joints.

 

Already got rid of my LP and the new axle is getting 4.56's I really need a complete axle to swap in minus the gears and carrier.