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Old May 30, 2013 | 08:05 PM
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In a 97 xj
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It's a 97 xj
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Looks like the 8.25 to me.

Take a picture of it from the other side. (from the driveshaft pointing in.)
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Yep it's definitely an 8.25. I've got the same one
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The only thing I don't know is which axle is the best. I have a Dana 30 up front and an 8.25 in the rear. Am I good? Do I have good gears? I also plow with my jeep
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The only thing I don't know is which axle is the best. I have a Dana 30 up front and an 8.25 in the rear. Am I good? Do I have good gears? I also plow with my jeep
They are fine.
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Originally Posted by mr white

They are fine.
Would there be a better axle to upgrade to?
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Would there be a better axle to upgrade to?
For what?
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Would there be a better axle to upgrade to?
In yours, the rear is perfect to work with. Your front axle, no. Source yourself a high pinion Dana 30 from a 95-99 XJ. These axles are very close to strength of an low pinion D44
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Originally Posted by Boost Happy

In yours, the rear is perfect to work with. Your front axle, no. Source yourself a high pinion Dana 30 from a 95-99 XJ. These axles are very close to strength of an low pinion D44
So what axle are you suggesting?
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Originally Posted by doral330
So what axle are you suggesting?
He is suggesting you upgrade to a HP (High-Pinion) D30 out of an older cherokee.

YOU have a LP (Low-Pinion) D30.

The high pinion version is stronger because the reverse cut pushes the ring and pinion together instead of pushing the pinion away from the ring gear.

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Dana 30 high pinion - reverse cut - 27 spline, 1.16" diameter shafts, 7.13" ring gear - used 84-99 (some axles through 91 are vacuum disconnect, 92+ are non-disconnect, 89-95 with ABS have 5-297x u-joints, all 95+ have 5-297x u-joints, all others have 5-260x u-joints except 84 thru 86 they were CV type rather than open u-joints)

Dana 30 low pinion - standard cut - 27 spline, 1.16" diameter shafts, 7.13" ring gear, 5-297x u-joints - used 00-01
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Originally Posted by HudsonN

He is suggesting you upgrade to a HP (High-Pinion) D30 out of an older cherokee.

YOU have a LP (Low-Pinion) D30.
So how will I know when I find a high pinion and how do I know if I don't have one in my jeep now?
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Originally Posted by Boost Happy

In yours, the rear is perfect to work with. Your front axle, no. Source yourself a high pinion Dana 30 from a 95-99 XJ. These axles are very close to strength of an low pinion D44
Originally Posted by HudsonN

He is suggesting you upgrade to a HP (High-Pinion) D30 out of an older cherokee.

YOU have a LP (Low-Pinion) D30.

The high pinion version is stronger because the reverse cut pushes the ring and pinion together instead of pushing the pinion away from the ring gear.
Originally Posted by doral330

So how will I know when I find a high pinion and how do I know if I don't have one in my jeep now?
Op has a 97... That's A HP D30...
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