Atmos

too many axle swap questions

did a fair amount of research.
also couldnt find anything on CF that answered my question specifically.
I want to run 33's and 4.5 lift 4:10 gears.
Ive decided on the dana 44 rear.

what upgrade can I do to the front axle though?
can I leave it as the stock dana 30 high/low pinion?

terrain I want to hit is rubicon trail.

Atmos

anyone? axles? help.

rideordie66

shouldnt need to upgrade.

Atmos

so the 30 can handle an air locker?
trying to take all precautions to avoid a break on the trail.

rideordie66

Should hold up fine. You planning to wheel it like you stole it or just get threw some tough spots without worry?

Gatchmo5710

30 is a good axle for 33s. Chromo shafts if you break the stock shafts

Atmos

new shafts. roger that thanks.

SeriousOffroad

I'd suggest avoiding the Air Leaker and run Eaton Elockers front and rear.
Simple 2 wire connection.
No additional compressor to purchase.
No O-Rings to replace.
No airlines to melt, crack or break on the trail.
No solenoids to replace when they fail.

KCjeeper

If u want a good dana 30 I would try and find a high pinion 30 put chromoly axles in an take prevouse advice eatin lockers seem to be more reliable due to less bull****

Atmos

are they cheaper?
and I still need that full open diff feel for freeway driving.
thats the only reason why I was gonna pony up for the air lockers.

liftedjeepxj

Arb in my 8.25 for 3 years without a single problem. Ive never dealt with eaton but I'll probably pony up for a front arb also

SeriousOffroad

check your pm inbox...

Atmos

I'll have to read a couple more reviews but those do look like an all around better option.