Crap, did I get the WRONG axle?

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Jun 22, 2009 | 03:50 PM

tkdtim

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From: Green Bay, WI

Year: 1993 2 door

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L H.O.

Crap, did I get the WRONG axle?

Dana 30 front from a 98 grand cherokee - bigger u-joints 3.73 gears
I got this to go with my 8.8 I'm putting in.

Would this Dana 30 still be HP reverse cut? Is there a way to tell by looking? I'm totally freaking I got the wrong one.

Jun 22, 2009 | 04:04 PM

winston427

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High pinion is the reverse cut. But just to be sure, google Randys ring and pinion and check it.

Jun 22, 2009 | 04:04 PM

BuckB91XJ

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From: Oak Harbor, WA.

Year: 1987

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 liter RENIX I-6, DIY Cold Air Intake, 2.5 FM Exhaust, 3 Core Radiator

It's pretty easy to tell if you have a HP D30. Set the axle up like it would be sitting in the Jeep. I.E. Flat coil springpads on top. Is the snout or pinion part of your diff even with the top or bottom of your diff.? And as for it being reverse cut. If it is a HP front axle diff, It will be reverse cut...has to be.

Jun 22, 2009 | 04:37 PM

tkdtim

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Thanks guys!

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Jun 23, 2009 | 08:15 AM

tkdtim

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From: Green Bay, WI

Year: 1993 2 door

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Engine: 4.0L H.O.

CRAP, I double checked this morning and it is LOW PINION D30!

Ok, how big of a problem is this? Is it still going to work?

Jun 23, 2009 | 08:36 AM

01LimitedXJ

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From: Nashville, TN

Year: 2000

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L HO

its only about 15% or so (read that somewhere) weaker than a high pinion. it will fit no problem. everything else is the same, mounts, etc, and will bolt up.

2000 and 2001 XJ's come with LP housings up front, older XJ's come with High pinions. They are interchangeable. You just gain a little bit of strength with a HP.