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Old Apr 13, 2015 | 05:55 PM
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Like the title says I need a cool perch replacement for my Dana 30. Got the axle at a good price but the perches are gone and need replacing. Anyone know of a site that has them for under $50? I can fab some up but it'd be easier to just buy a pair.. Please let me know!

And no... They are not fixable, it's bad. Lol
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Old Apr 13, 2015 | 07:52 PM
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Come on this is supposed to be a common problem, nobody knows?
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You should probably wait more than 2 hours before you cry wolf. Google is your friend.
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http://lmgtfy.com/?q=dana+30+coil+spring+perch

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Old Apr 14, 2015 | 05:38 AM
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Apply that to the front Dana 30 in question and it will work.
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Old Apr 14, 2015 | 06:22 AM
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Lol you think I haven't done that? I looked for hours yesterday for something that has a shock mount and sway bar mount. Nothing under $150. That's more than I paid for the axle
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You need to pay attention to what your buying, some things are cheap for a reason. You really need to buy a complete XJ for parts, No Joke!
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Originally Posted by Fred/N0AZZ
You need to pay attention to what your buying, some things are cheap for a reason. You really need to buy a complete XJ for parts, No Joke!
I have a parts jeep already that's a 96... The Dana 30 was shot in it though. I just bought that Dana 30 for $75 with good gears. After a closer look I'll be able to repair it with some welding
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Alright just got the d30 home, can't wait to start tearing Into it and my parts jeep!
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Found this in 30 seconds...

http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/...ry_Code=JeepXJ
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Originally Posted by XJlimitedx99
I saw that one too, but that doesn't have a track bar mount, sway bar link mounts or shock mounts
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Originally Posted by JPXJMOAB
I saw that one too, but that doesn't have a track bar mount, sway bar link mounts or shock mounts
It won't have sway bar link mounts. Those go to a different part of the housing. The ones you're after are in the pic in my last post.
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Originally Posted by jbsjunk
It won't have sway bar link mounts. Those go to a different part of the housing. The ones you're after are in the pic in my last post.
any idea what company sells that style?
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