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Old 04-18-2016, 06:37 PM
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I'm looking to convert mine over pretty turning them 37s while all locked up and aired down is starting to get old on the stock pump do they make a bolt on kit with not much cutting and welding? If so what do yall guys suggest and if not what do yall suggest for me look for? Thanks!
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And sorry did not mean to post in jeep builds!
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full hydro or hydro assist?

for hydro assist, you can send your steering gear off to be tapped for the extra fittings. these guys have the best price http://westtexasoffroad.wix.com/wtor

you can buy rams and hoses as well. rams are not exactly bolt on per se, but they're damn close.

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Welding is required for mounting.
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Originally Posted by denverd1
full hydro or hydro assist?

for hydro assist, you can send your steering gear off to be tapped for the extra fittings. these guys have the best price http://westtexasoffroad.wix.com/wtor

you can buy rams and hoses as well. rams are not exactly bolt on per se, but they're damn close.
OK well to help make my mind up on what would my best route this is my set up
98 xj 4.0l
6" lift short arm
37/12.50R17s
D30 with 29spline Chrome alloys and Eaton elocker I don't think I'll ever go any bigger with it far as lift and tires cause I do take it on some tight trails so a standard width axle will be kept under it. So what would guys recommend on going with? And welding and cutting is no bigger for me that's what I do for a living! And thanks again guys
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Assist. Full hydro is illegal to drive on the street
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Assist. Full hydro is illegal to drive on the street
It gets hauled on a trailer so I'm not worried about that lol
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Full hydro is a waste for 37s. Especially on a dana 30
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Originally Posted by RoyalXJ
Full hydro is a waste for 37s. Especially on a dana 30
I figured it would be but I didn't wanna not do it because of the reason stated above I like having it narrow cause I also do alot of trail riding with razors and stuff so I'm still able to follow them too!
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One tons can be narrowed
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Originally Posted by RoyalXJ
One tons can be narrowed
Yes I will eventually do that prolly buy one narrow it and build it like needed and have ready to go until the D30 breaks on me then I'll prolly just rebuild it put the truss on that I have for it and sell it or somthing same for the rear it's a 8.25
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Yeah you can narrow any axle to a point depending on what it is.Or go nuts and build a steering 9 inch or 14 bolt your wallet and skills are the limits.
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kinda feel that hydro assist is a waste on a dana 30 why dump money in to something that shouldnt be on 37s


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