volumeknob
NAXJA Forum User
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- MI
Hey guys, recently acquired a 98 XJ Sport with the HPD30 3.55 front axle. It has a 4-1/2" Zone lift on 33" BFG AT's. I've been researching aftermarket support for the D30 and coming up with some options for how to move forward. After my investigation on my axle, it's going to need a drag link, tie rod, pinion seal, diff cover refresh, U-joints on at least the axle shafts, most likely the driveshaft as well and potentially wheel bearings. I'm not sure what the health of the pinion and ring gear are, haven't cracked the cover yet. The brakes are good but that's about it LOL.
My first thought was to just snag another HPD30 off of a bone yard XJ but that's rolling the dice too, most likely would be better than what I have now though.
So the question that's been asked a million times, what should I do here? Budget is pretty skinny, I bought a house and a trailer to haul the XJ, along with several other major purchases this year. I have a few wheeling trips planned in the next few months so I either do this now or just wait until late fall. Thanks for the pointers guys!
My first thought was to just snag another HPD30 off of a bone yard XJ but that's rolling the dice too, most likely would be better than what I have now though.
So the question that's been asked a million times, what should I do here? Budget is pretty skinny, I bought a house and a trailer to haul the XJ, along with several other major purchases this year. I have a few wheeling trips planned in the next few months so I either do this now or just wait until late fall. Thanks for the pointers guys!