Gears / Axles???

[da9r00d]

im looking to re-gear my 88 XJ (5 speed), i have a D30 front and 8.25 Rear with 3.08 gears. im running 31" tires. im trying to run 4.10 gears with a Limited slip in the rear, is it worth it to get all that done or go another route?

I drive my XJ everywhere, around town, long distances, off Roading / Mudding

Also what will i need to buy to get this done? im looking to buy everything then take it to get installed.

I know i need a Carrier for the front

[bigjim350]

Well im a cheapskate. If I had a 5sp on 31's I would just get a D30 and a later model 8.25 with factory LSD out of an auto with 3.55 gears. Around here that could be scored for $300 or less.

[steph74]

and because I started to look at doing the same thing, I would say it is the easiest way in addition to being the cheapest..

just trying to score such axles around here lol (and money too)

[TeXJ]

plus if you get a newer d30 it wont have the axle disconnect. Just make sure you keep it HPD30.

[xj4life2]

Well im a cheapskate. If I had a 5sp on 31's I would just get a D30 and a later model 8.25 with factory LSD out of an auto with 3.55 gears. Around here that could be scored for $300 or less.

X2 this would be the cheapest way to go !!!!

[Mudderoy]

Would his current drive shafts work 100% of the time, or is there something he needs to watch out for if he goes to the newer axles. Also I would think that a 97+ Chrysler 8.25 would be preferable since it has 29 spline axles.

[TeXJ]

Would his current drive shafts work 100% of the time, or is there something he needs to watch out for if he goes to the newer axles. Also I would think that a 97+ Chrysler 8.25 would be preferable since it has 29 spline axles.

Drive shafts should be fine, all the same ujoint at the pinions. And yes the Newer 8.25 is a good sugestion.

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