ceejkay

my d30 on my xj is really bad. basically someone lifted it but was to lazy or whatever, and cut/re-welded everything. but then angled everything. and the u-pull it here has about 5 zj's. would it be a direct bolt up or heavy mods? anyone ever do it. im looking to make this thing so i can drive it on the street. without buying another jeep


dont worry when i get a little bit further on my rebuild i will post a build thread. im taking out all of the ghetto rigging.

mike37

what part was cut that is strang for a lift

ceejkay

everything. coil spring perches were moved back and down.upper control arm brackets were moved inward and back.lower control arm brackets were moved back.

JJaycXj

im assuming their bolt patterns are the same if not you can buy an adapter for it. you shouldn't have to buy a new jeep. how did you get such a mess of a jeep anyways lol

ceejkay

dont ask. ive drove the jeep 1/4 mile since i got it. so far replaced rear end. and now i want to do the front end. my axle is good but everything that mounts to it is rigged. i shoulda bought a stock jeep. so the bolt pattern is different, huh.

ceejkay

couldnt i just take off my original rotor/caliper set up and put it on the gc axle. everything else should be the same. or am i really missing something here

dougy_fresh

bolt pattern is the same on a zj as an xj.

almost positive a tj axle is a direct bolt in, not sure about a zj

xjmarc

ZJ is a direct bolt in but is low pinion like a TJ. Same bolt pattern, just watch out for CV axles. All your stuff will interchange except ring and pinion.

mike37

I think we need pictures of this for the what not to do section

mike37

sounds like some sort of bastard long arm kit

ceejkay

Thanks for the input guys. Went to Dixie junk yard today and found a Cherokee front with the same gears. Also got some 4" fender flares in perfect condition. It isn't a u-pull it deal but I pick everything up on Monday. I think it was a productive day for me.