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4x4 Related Groups => Tech Talk => Topic started by: WhiteOut on November 05, 2009, 12:49:30 AM

Title: Axle build, few questions
Post by: WhiteOut on November 05, 2009, 12:49:30 AM

For my next step I'm looking into swapping an HP30 front out of an XJ since it is a direct fit.  I know I want an axle out of a 95+ so I get the non-vacuum disconnect and 5-297x u-joints.  Will the current driveshaft I have swap right in? I have a double carden shaft with the CV on the tcase side.

Also, is it possible to "simply" swap 4:10 gears from a 2.5L XJ into the HP30 axle or will I need the master install kit?  Would the stock 4:10 gears be the same as the Yukon or Superior 4:10 gears?

Will the current steering components on my ZJ bolt right back onto the HP30?

Title: Re: Axle build, few questions
Post by: Rookie on November 05, 2009, 05:29:38 AM

yes ds will work
yes you need the install kit
yes there their they same in the way your asking
yes steering will work

Title: Re: Axle build, few questions
Post by: BlackYJ on November 05, 2009, 08:54:52 AM

I believe the change was even earlier like 93 or 94 on the XJs.  Also gears from any YJ or XJ HP 30 will work and the YJ 4.10 gears are a lot more common and if you are swapping gears into a diff, for the $100 you might as well get the master install kit and replace everything

Title: Re: Axle build, few questions
Post by: JackstandJohnny on November 05, 2009, 08:59:55 AM

what about that turdy five that resides out back?  might wanna adress that one too ;)

Title: Re: Axle build, few questions
Post by: morerpmfred on November 05, 2009, 09:08:41 AM

Any pre 95 xj with abs will also have the larger ujoint in the front axle

Title: Re: Axle build, few questions
Post by: WhiteOut on November 05, 2009, 09:30:03 AM

Quote from: JOhnnyC on November 05, 2009, 08:59:55 AM

what about that turdy five that resides out back?  might wanna adress that one too ;)

The rear is getting a trussed D44a with 4:10's, just need to find a junked 96+