While look at my front axle u-joints I was just messing around, shaking things that aren’t really supposed to move but have a bit of play in them, and my front drive shaft has way more play than I think is healthy. I’ve been considering going to WJ style steering with the knuckle swap kit onto my D30 but if my front diff is already shot would I be able to just bolt in a WJ D30? Haven’t opened the diff cover to see how much metal is just sitting in the bottom but I wouldn’t be surprised if it was nice and glittery. I guess my main question is would it be easier/ more budget friendly to rebuild and upgrade my current D30 then do the knuckle swap or find some way to put a drivable WJ D30 on there? Any and all replies are appreciated and if any additional info is required lmk!
No a WJ axle doesn't bolt in and it has a different wheel bolt pattern, a ZJ axle will bolt in.