Originally Posted by XJmember

It was near the end of the Cherokee production, they ran out of the HP D30. So they ended up using the LP D30 from the TJs.

To the OP I would source out a Hp 30, but if you do end up getting a lunchbox locker, you can swap it over later to a HP D30.

Originally Posted by tonydema

Hi All,

I have a bit of money to burn and want to do some upgrades to my 2000 XJ. I posted a question regarding identifying my rear diff (https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/rea...8/#post3024897). Following that determination will direct some of my plans. Here's what I've been kick'n around. A bit ambitious. Please comment, recommend, convey your experience. I value the experience on this forum.

Thanks.

2000 XJ Sport

Currently have a 3" Old Man EMU lift with New Transfer case, SYE and Double Cardan Drive Shaft.

• TeraFlex 5.5 Inch Extreme-Duty Long Arm Lift Kit with Bilstein 5100 Shocks
• Rebuild Existing 8.25 Rear Diff (if that's what I have) and upgrade to Rear Discs or Replace with G2 Dana 60 w/ Discs
• Rear Locker - undecided on Detroit True-Trac, Ox, Eaton. Don't want to fuss with ARB Air
• Replace Front Diff with G2 Dana 44 or Rebuild D30 and Locker
• Banks Header
• Replace Catalytic
• Banks, Flowmaster 40, or Borla exhaust
• Bosch Injectors to replace stock
• Throttle Body Spacer
• K&N Hi Flow Air Filter Intake (already installed)
• 33" Tires - Undecided on Pro-Comp/Goodyear/Nitto
• 15x10 Bead Lock - Undecided on Brand/Style
• SmittyBuilt XRC Front Bump with D-Rings, Winch Mount (Don't love the textured paint/cover but haven't found another brand/style I like)
• SmittyBuilt XRC Read Bump with Tire Mount
• 8500-9000lb Winch with Synthetic Rope - Undecided on Make/Model
• Roof rack with Tent
• 12000 Lumans LED Light Bar Front
• Rear lighting
• Under Carriage Rock Lights
• 180A Alternator
• Dual Batteries in Parallel to increase Ah
• 100W CBIE Headlights (already installed)
• Gas Tank Armour
• Front and Rear Diff Armour
• Side Rock Guards
• Fender Flares. Thinking Bushwacker
• Replace Front Seats

Anything I left out, kitchen sink?

Thanks again!

Originally Posted by XJmember

The rear should be fine with 35's, Id go with some chromo shafts just to be sure anyways. Im sure you can find a entire HP D30 axle in a local junk yard for cheap. Id look into doing that before putting money into the LP D30.