How long has the Dana 30 axle been in use?
The Dana 30 axle has been in use for over 50 years and is available in many different solid axle and IFS configurations for front and rear applications with both high and low pinion designs (for standard and reverse rotation).
What kind of Springs does a YJ Dana 30 use?
The YJ Dana 30 is of course set up for leaf springs and the TJ Dana 30 is set up for coil springs. The Comanche (MJ) and Cherokee (XJ) use a reverse cut Dana 30 and the Grand Cherokee (ZJ) uses a normal cut Dana 30. Like the YJ and the TJ, these axles use a 5 on 4.5″ wheel bolt pattern. All of these trucks use coil springs up front.
Is the reverse cut axle compatible with the CJ Dana 30?
The reverse cut axle also provides better ground clearance and driveline angles. Unfortunately, the TJ does not use the reverse cut Dana 30. It uses a normal cut Dana 30 similar, but not compatible to, the CJ Dana 30. The YJ Dana 30 uses an axle disconnect system that is prone to failure.
Can a CJ Dana 30 be switched to disk?
Outer parts (knuckles out) can be switched amoung to different versions of the CJ Dana 30. This means CJs with drum brakes can upgrade to disk and CJs with cheesy 5 bolt locking hubs can upgrade to 6 bolt locking hubs.
Which is Dana 30 carrier fits all axles?
Description: Dana 30 Carrier Bearings & Races. Fits all versions of the Dana 30. Description: DANA SPICER 706007X : Fits Dana 30 axle with 3.54 gears or numerically lower. Commonly referred to as a 3 series carrier. Description: DANA SPICER 706008X : Fits Dana 30 axle with 3.73 gears or numerically higher.
What do I need to install Dana 30 gears?
DANA 30 MASTER INSTALL KITS, PINION INSTALL KITS, MINI INSTALL KITS, INDIVIDUAL BEARINGS, SHIMS, SEALS, PINION NUT AND OTHER SMALL PARTS. Description: Universal Eaton E-Locker wiring harness kit.
Where can I buy Dana 30 jeep parts?
ECGS for the best Dana 30 brand name parts online from Precision Gear, Motive Gear, Yukon, ARB, Lock-Right, Detroit Locker and other fine performance parts suppliers. Please call for all other Jeep Dana 30 applications. Description: Fits: Jeep CJ (1972-1981) w/ Dana 30 Front Axle. Jeep C104 Commando (1972-1973) w/ Dana 30 Front Axle.
How many gears does a Dana Spicer have?
DANA SPICER 706008X : Fits Dana 30 axle with 3.73 gears or numerically higher. This is a factory Dana Spicer unit. Not an aftermarket case. Commonly referred to as a 4 series carrier.