What axle is everyone upgrading their front D30 to? I have a D44 that im going to being replacing my Chrysler 8.25 and was just wondering what I should with the front.

 

For what size tires? Terrain?

 

Why are you replacing the 29 spline Chrysler 8.25 with a Dana 44? They are almost the same as far as strength. If your only running 32x11.50r15s you shouldn't be having problems with the Dana 30.

 

^^^ This.

Unless you are planning on going over 35" tires, or dropping in a V8, you shouldn't need anything bigger than the D30. Put some chromo shafts and a truss on it if you still need some reassurance.

If you are planning on going to 37's or something, most guys do a Waggy D44 front, or a D60. But those are going to cost you some big bucks or a lot of fab work to put in.

 

I run a ford hp 44 for now but I'm building a ford kingpin hp 60.

 

I am planning on running 35's, 4.56 and ARB Air lockers front/rear.

 

I decided to keep my d30 and just put 30 spline shafts and an ARB in it. I haven't put it to the test yet, but I had a similar setup in a previous Jeep and it held up to everything I put it through. But if you're agressive with the throttle and afraid to break, a d44 or a d60 might be the way to go, if you have deep pockets.

 

OK, so why change the Chrysler 8.25 for a Dana 44? The 29 spline 8.25 will handle 35s easily with 1541H shafts. The Dana 30 with 30 spline Chrome molly shafts and a truss will handle 35s. The Cherokee is light and doesn't have a high torque high horsepower engine, so it is fairly easy on axles compared to heavier rigs with more power.

 

everything I've read says 80 or newer wagoneer front (watch out for vacuum dis in mid 80s)

 

I just ordered my axle upgrades for the Cherokee. 4.88 R & P, master install kits.

29 spline Chrysler 8.25 1541H shafts, u-bolt style differential yolk, and a Detroit locker for the rear.

For the front Dana 30 a set of Nitro 4340 Chrome Molly 30 spline shafts with 760 u-joints, axle tube seals, u-bolt style differential yolk, Truss, and an Eaton E-Locker.

I will be running 34-36 inch tires, these upgrades will enable my Cherokee to tackle any trail.

 

did you order new carrier for the 456 gear

 

4.88 gears, and the Detroit locker is a full carrier locker so is the Eaton E-Locker so no new carrier is needed.

 

ok didd not now that