Dana 30 swap problems

[Somis]

So I'll try to make this short.

 

Bought my 91 4x4 Comanche, went to the scrap yard to get a non disconnect front D30. Turns out the 98 Front D30 I got was bent and I somehow didn't catch it in my measurements.

 

From what I can tell my original Vacuum Disconnect axle is straight.

 

I have axle shafts, Ring and Pinion, WJ knuckles, Ball joints, carrier, newer bigger 760 U Joints, everything already bought for the 98 Non Disconnect D30. Will everything work on the 91 Disconnect axle if I buy the plate to cover the hole in the housing?

 

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[Jtrux]

Yes.

[Jeep Driver]

I cannot imagine all that work and money to a CAD axle. 

 

 

Why not just take it back to the JY and get another?

[Pete M]

TJ or XJ axle?  

 

either way, I would take it back.

[Somis]

I went and didn't find any other HP D30 axles. I can try back again as its been almost a month. But the only difference is the hole in the housing after I've swapped everything out. I could spend another $1000 or more and get a Currie 44 setup but it's just not in the cards at the moment.

 

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[Eagle]

Many people are of the opinion that the UCA mount on the disconnect axle is much stronger than the sheet metal bracket on the non-CAD axles. The only potential issue with using the CAD axle is that the passenger side of the pumpkin may not be machined to accept a seal, but other people have been able to make that work.

 

Go for it.

[FrankTheDog]

Another option is get a 95 wrangler outer disconnect axle shaft and just lock that side so it's always engaged.