xjpettit99

I know that it can be done. Has anyone done a dana 300 swap into an XJ and what problems did you have. Flipping it or cable over is both not a problem but is there any other clearance issues?????

dug_543

heres a hole totm about it on pirate
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=754931

xjmarc

Got a buddy running one in his TJ and it leaks, big issue with the flip kits.

sandaddik2

Then he didn't do it right. I'm running a flipped 300 behind an aw4 using a nwf adapter and its never leaked. Only issue I had was fitting shifters just because my xmember only hangs about an inch below my frame rails. I love this setup now that I have it running

xjmarc

His leaks where he had to relocate the vent and it's the same brand. I've heard that it's an issue with those but either it leaks from the start or not at all. For what a decent 300 cost, then gearing it, flipping it and so on I'd just buy an Atlas and be done with it. Basically the same price and plenty stronger.

jmaxj

search NAXJA there are a ton of write ups and people who have done it with no issues.

sandaddik2

My dana300 cost me 120 for the case 180 for the adapter iirc and 190 for a rebuild kit and now I can run it for the time being until I can afford to regear it imo that's a better option than trying to save up for an atlas lol. Check out pirate there's a totm specific to xj dana 300 swaps.

xjmarc

How much for shifters and which one are you running?

sandaddik2

I made my own linkage I used 3/8x1 flat stock and rounded the top then cut and bent them to fit thru the floor then those bolt to so.e 3/8 heims under the floor leading to the shift rails on the case.
It probably cost me $50.
I know nwf makes a nice cable set that id love to have.
Go on pirate and search "dana 300 cable shifters" and there's a lot of good info including links on where to get push/pull cables for us not rich people lol.

xjpettit99

The cost effectiveness is one of the main things I've been looking at. I found a dana 300 for 200$ that was just rebuilt, Clocking rings for 69.$ and the misc hardware for building a cable shifter. I should be able to get it in for under 400$ If my math is correct.