Is the Dana 30 front axle good?

The 30 has been proven as a good little axle as long as the tires stay under 36″ or so. Like I said, I run 35’s, 4.88’s, full locker and the stroker and I beat the piss out of it and have had almost no problems with it.

What is a Super 30 axle?

Super 30 Front Axle Kit – 30 Spline by Revolution uses the large “1350” style u-joint for all if our Jeep application. Using the substantially larger 1350 u-join provides a substantial strength increase over the smaller 5-760X joint and allows extra clearance for tighter turning.

How much HP can a Dana 30 handle?

To answer your question the stock supports 250 or 300 if you don’t savage it. Run that rear until it blows, then stick an 8.8 in there.

Is it worth putting a locker in a Dana 30?

The Dana 30 is actually ok to lock and is the axle to lock first when there is the notoriously weak Dana 35c in the rear. The front Dana 30 is really about the same overall strength as the rear Dana 35c but it seldom sees more than about 50% of the stress the rear axle sees regularly.

Are all Dana 44 the same?

Not all 44s are equal. The Dana 44 has been manufactured for nearly 70 years, and was original equipment under Jeep, Ford, GM, Dodge, International Harvester and Studebaker vehicles, and even the Isuzu Rodeo and Honda Passport. And almost every one of these had some unique, funky specification just for that model.

What gears does a Dana 30 have?

The gears in the center section on the Dana 30 and the Dana 44 are different. The Dana 30 ring gear diameter is 7 1/8″ and comes with a 3.21 gear ratio unless your JK is equipped with the tow package. The Dana 30 doesn’t come with any factory LSD or locking differential.

What gear ratio is a Dana 30?

Ring and Pinion Gear Sets – For use with Dana® Axles
Ring & Pinion Gears for use with Dana 30™ & M186	Sierra Gear & Axle Part #
Dana 30™ – 3.54 Ratio R&P	SG D30-354
Dana 30™ – 3.73 Ratio R&P	SG D30-373
Dana 30™ – 4.10 Ratio R&P	SG D30-411

What are the gear ratios for a 1972-86 Jeep CJ with Dana 30?

For 3.07, 3.31 & 3.54 Gear Ratios Crown [ J8126495 ] Differential Case Assembly with Gear Set, fits 1972-86 Jeep CJ with Dana 30 Front Axle. For 3.73, 4.09 & 4.10 Gear Ratios

What’s wrong with the Stock Dana 30 front axle?

Among the shortcomings of the stock Dana 30 are its relatively small axle shafts and small outer axle u-joints that are prone to failure, especially with a full front locker installed. For years I have driven my CJ8 with the stock Dana 30 front axle, fortifying it with ever lower gears and a Power Lock limited slip differential.

What kind of parts do you need for a CJ axle?

If you are looking for OEM Jeep Replacement Axle & Differential Parts such as U-Joints, Pinion Yokes, Differential Bearings & Ball Joints or want to upgrade your CJ Axle with Alloy Axle Shafts or Aftermarket Gear Sets, we have everything that you will need for your CJ Dana 30 Front Axle!

Where to get Dana 44 housing and axle shafts?

A Dana 44 housing and inner axle shafts from a ’77 Wagoneer donor were procured at a local wrecking yard. The next step was having the Dana 44 housing to cut down to the correct CJ width. I delivered the axle to Paul at Cook’s Machine Works.