diff setup

[kehoe7187]

was wondering before i make the jump should i leave the stock front axle and swap the rear out to the 8.25 regear bolth to 4.10 or should i just pony up the extra money and go dana 44 front and 9 inch rear this setup will be for rubicon and fordyce

90 xj rustys front longarm 6.5 kit and RE 5.5 boom shackle rear leafs


any input is great

 

[RWKHausSupply]

that dana 44 front is only slightly at best, stronger then your hpD30. unless you swap out to a early ford style, you will have the same ujoints out as what you have now, and you can get a ARB or other locker that is 30 spline and get the same inner shafts as that D44, and only down side be the R&P strength. But with a 4.10/4.11ratio the R&P is still pretty nice size for the D30.

I would keep what you have and just regear and lock it with a quality locker and do a set of inner chromoly 30 spline axles and in the rear just get 29sp axles if you have the 27 now.

 

[Johnnie Walker]

What size tires are you going to run? Depending on this you may want to consider 4.56's.
If you have the 27-spline, I would recommend swapping to the 29-spline with a full detroit (or aussie locker if $$ is THAT MUCH of a concern, which doesnt sound like it). If you have a disco-axle then swap to a one piece so you can run larger/better u-jounts, and go with a posi-lok or other selectable locker.