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Dana 30
Jun 21, 2005 16:51:41 GMT -5
Post by jrtsrt on Jun 21, 2005 16:51:41 GMT -5
 Got my 2005 Unlimited back in April. Opted not to get the Rubicon version because my wife didn't like the ride as well as the regular Unlimited. This means I have no lockers! The Dana 44 with Trac-lok in the rear should be OK, but I would like to upgrade the Dana 30 in the front. Any suggestions? is it even needed? Thanks! Jon
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Dana 30
Jun 21, 2005 19:04:48 GMT -5
Post by scrambler81 on Jun 21, 2005 19:04:48 GMT -5
What are you planning to do with it? I'm no expert, but I still have the stock 30 on my Scrambler. The only change I've made was to upgrade the gears, and I run 33" Mud Terrains. I've run it that way since 1988, I pound the snot out of it, and so far I've broken exactly one (1) hub. Obviously, there are differences between the CJ and the Wrangler application, but I would assume that the basic unit, and the strength of that unit, are still the same.
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Dana 30
Jun 21, 2005 20:45:22 GMT -5
Post by crawldit on Jun 21, 2005 20:45:22 GMT -5
A Dana 30 is good stock up to 35's. Any bigger than that and you'll want alloy shafts at the least or maybe even a Super30(30 spline shafts and and ARB). If you want to lock it I would recommend a lockright or aussie. Either can be had for around $200 and are invisible on the road when in 2wd. If you choose to lock it I wouldn't go bigger than 33's without some alloy shafts.
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Dana 30
Jun 22, 2005 8:24:40 GMT -5
Post by jrtsrt on Jun 22, 2005 8:24:40 GMT -5
I do some trail riding in West Virginia and am going to check out a new off road park in Kentucky. Nothing too serious though, like someone else said on this board I haven't got it paid off yet! I was thinking of upgrading for traction reasons. For mud or hills, I figure its better to have four legs than three. I have looked at the lockright and have had that one suggested before. Just wondering how hard it is to install?
Thanks for the info guys! Jon
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Dana 30
Jun 22, 2005 10:59:10 GMT -5
Post by crawldit on Jun 22, 2005 10:59:10 GMT -5
It all depends on how mechanically inclined you are. I had never done anything like that before but was able to do it myself in a saturday afternoon, taking my sweet all time and reading everything twice before doing it. I commute 80 miles a day with 33" swampers and have no ill side effects. I think it's some of the best money you can spend....
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Dana 30
Jun 29, 2005 9:24:40 GMT -5
Post by jrtsrt on Jun 29, 2005 9:24:40 GMT -5
I'm thinking about installing a powertrax no-slip in the front. I've read good reviews about them. Has anyone had any experience with them? To what extent would it void my factory warranty? from what I gather, it works like the lock-right but is a newer design.
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Got my 2005 Unlimited back in April. Opted not to get the Rubicon version because my wife didn't like the ride as well as the regular Unlimited. This means I have no lockers! The Dana 44 with Trac-lok in the rear should be OK, but I would like to upgrade the Dana 30 in the front. Any suggestions? is it even needed? 