Allusion

im running 31"s right now with a 8.25 29spline/d30 stock and im looking to run 35x12.5s. what axles can i safely lock and wheel with out going fullwidth?

N20jeep

What kind of wheeling do you do

sandaddik2

i am currently runnint a 30/35 combo on 35 inch tires. the 35 holds up better than the 30 has so far,

im going to have a 44/8.8 ford when im "done"

Modestmike

You own an XJ. We will never be "done"

zraffz

d30 and 8.8 locked, 35"s.

caged

this time, open d30 (297's) and d44 with lock-rite on 36's.

but have fs bronco 44/9 to be built.

Allusion

moderate to light wheeling as of right now in the woods and climbing decent sized rocks, but later on when i get stationed somewhere where bigger obsticles are itll probably be alot tougher.
im trying not to go fullwidth and i might want to -1" or so of lift. 6.5" is a bit top heavy. i think im going to try an 8.8 rear swap with disk brakes, but im unsure of the front axle.

Allusion

to make this a bit easier im trying to ask what can i replace a dana30 with that can handel 35"s locked thats not fullwidth.

mud_digger

I run 35s on my d30. just get some chromo shafts and a truss and u will be fine

tavish_g

i run 35's on a stock dana 30, i plan to get the chromo shafts and want to get a truss when i get another mig. it seems to hold up fine as is, but i did upgrade the u-joints in it though.

Rock Toy

The axles you have now will be fine for tires no larger than 35s. The 29 spline 8.25 can be strengthened by installing 1541H aftermarket shafts. The Dana 30 can be strengthened by installing Chrome molly shafts and a truss. Lock the axles you now have and you should be able to run any trail.

caged

your other option is an early bronco d44. they have weld on radius arm bulges that can be removed. they are also close to stock cherokee width.
but, they are 5 on 5.5 bolt pattern and still only have the same 297 joints that the later xj d30s have. only real benefit is the axle shafts and ring and pinion is larger.

but for the sake and ease, look into those chromo shafts and joints. then you'll be stronger essentially than a stock 44.

XJ JoeyD

I got ford 8.8 LSD and Dana 30 locked

ericfx1984

most people say the HP 30 will work and either the 44 or 8.25 in the rear

caged

don't lock your d30 and you'll be fine as long as you have the larger 297 joints.