(t)exjay

I'm currently looking to re-gear from 3.55 to 4.56. I've found the R&P for my rear 8.25 and it looks like it won't be a problem just to swap it in.

My front Dana 30 is another story. According to Quadratec (which to me, isn't a very reliable source) I will need this kit in order to swap from 3.55. to 4.56:

http://www.quadratec.com/products/52410_10.htm

However, it says it is for a rear Dana 30. Will it work in the front?

TennesseeXJ

Yup thatll work. I got my carrier from a NAPA tho. I would check somewhere like that or MOOG (i think thats what its called) before ordering from q-tec. You may save some money

(t)exjay

Thanks.

I remember you were a big help regarding my Aussie locker thread, so I present you this: re-gearing my 8.25 to won't require me to order a different locker will it?

(t)exjay

Thanks.

I remember you were a big help regarding my Aussie locker thread, so I present you this: re-gearing my 8.25 to won't require me to order a different locker will it?

TennesseeXJ

Nope, Aussies fit inside the carriers so theyre not affected by the gears

BuckB91XJ

The reason you need the kit for your front D30 is that 1 type of carrier is used for 3.07-4.10 gears. Another carrier with a different offset is required for 4.56 and up.
Your 8.25 rear axle uses the same carrier for any gear ratio offered. Therefore, since you already have an Aussie locker in your rear carrier and you won't need to change it, you won't need a different locker when you re-gear.

98 JeepJeep

your going to do the regear yourself?

BuckB91XJ

I did my re-gear and lockers myself.

bigbadxj

not as hard as they like to make it seem get a book and read it then do it

(t)exjay

I have a couple of friends that help me with things like this. We installed my rear Aussie in about threes hours.

Hopefully it will be just as quick for the front Aussie I convinced my girlfriend to order for my birthday!

If all goes well, I will be locked front and rear by this time next month!

98 JeepJeep

dana 30 front/Cryco 8.25 rear? first time doing a re-gear? how long did it take?