flint54 Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 Picked up a 3.54 D30 from the JY yesterday from a 2001 XJ sport. Only after getting it home did I observe that it's a low pinion instead of the high pinion I currently have. Coupla questions; 1) Should I care? (I know it drives on the "other" side of the ring gear) 2) Any issues with driveline angle change? Truck is 90% on paved road, and offroad use is not severe. It's a lower mile unit in good shape, and the price was right ($80). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 It'll work great for you. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flint54 Posted August 7, 2011 Author Share Posted August 7, 2011 Thanks Pete, now I can get to work doing the swap. Was going to do the dual piston caliper upgrade first, but I think I'll get the axle in first. That way when I start undoing axle nuts and hub nuts I'll have something to react against. Also picked up a pair of ZJ LCA's. It was a great day at the JY, I cannot understand why my wife has no interest in coming there with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrawombat Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 It'll be just fine for you. The serious off-roaders don't like them because of clearance issues. It'll bolt right up to your rig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Also picked up a pair of ZJ LCA's. ZJ LCAs are identical to MJ/XJ LCAs. Did you mean WJ LCAs? And good score on the D30. Gotta do this too one of these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flint54 Posted August 9, 2011 Author Share Posted August 9, 2011 Yep, WJ (02 GC) is what I meant. The tubular ones with the oval front bushing. Real nice, and $5 each. Might go back for the uppers (yes I know about the flange trim required), just to have the matching pair they look so good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Yep, WJ (02 GC) is what I meant. The tubular ones with the oval front bushing. Real nice, and $5 each. Might go back for the uppers (yes I know about the flange trim required), just to have the matching pair they look so good! Yes, I have the WJ lowers too but opted to replace the uppers with stock units and new bushings so I didn't have to mess with all the trimming. The WJ lowers not only look nice, but really firmed up the handling and ride too. :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW86 Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 It'll be just fine for you. The serious off-roaders don't like them because of clearance issues. It'll bolt right up to your rig. besides clearance issues, ive also heard that hp reverse cut gears are stouter then normal ones. anyone have proof of this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zone Offroad Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Actually, HP30 is said to be about 20-30% stronger than an LP30...depending on who you talk to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW86 Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 see ive heard anywhere from 15% to 30% but at least I'm not the only one saying this :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comanche12 Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 :agree: IIROC- HP is actually stronger than LP like my front HP d44 is alot strong than other front LP D44 even rear d44 too :brows: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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