I currently have a 99 with D30(Aussie)/8.25(open) and 33in tires. I broke my D30 carrier and screwed my ring and pinion in the process. I was hoping to find a D30 and 8.8 with 4.10s and do a swap for pretty cheap as funds are limited, however I didn't find what I wanted at the pull a part. This is what I found:
D30 with 4.10s although it was a vac disco and had a missing shaft and brakes.
8.8 with 4.10s and disc brakes although it did not look like it has the ls diff and it too was missing all brakes and wheel studs.
Stock D30 with 3.55s (match my current gearing)
So I really don't know what to do and am looking for some advice. I want to get this together before winterfest too. These were the only options I could think of.
1) Stick with 3.55s and buy a full front axle assembly and end up with spare parts ($180)
2) Take the carrier and gears out of the D30 4.10 axle ($80) ...BTW I don't know how to set gears, get the 8.8 without LS Diff and replace brakes ($90 + calipers and rotors)
3) Do something other than my ideal or wait for the right axle to show up.
Thoughts????
D30 with 4.10s although it was a vac disco and had a missing shaft and brakes.
8.8 with 4.10s and disc brakes although it did not look like it has the ls diff and it too was missing all brakes and wheel studs.
Stock D30 with 3.55s (match my current gearing)
So I really don't know what to do and am looking for some advice. I want to get this together before winterfest too. These were the only options I could think of.
1) Stick with 3.55s and buy a full front axle assembly and end up with spare parts ($180)
2) Take the carrier and gears out of the D30 4.10 axle ($80) ...BTW I don't know how to set gears, get the 8.8 without LS Diff and replace brakes ($90 + calipers and rotors)
3) Do something other than my ideal or wait for the right axle to show up.
Thoughts????