HP Dana 30 TJ 4.88's, Eaton E-locker, Trussed, Chromo's, Disc to Disc!

[dowork114]

ah a 30's not that bad. i never had a prob out of them with all the cherokees ive had but a d35 is just plan junk. 8.8 or 8.25 should have been the only option. back to topic= id run a 30 for a muti use rig {bang} but for this kinda $  {boohoo}i can buy another cherokee. Like i said though just depends on who you are, not worth it to me but others it might be. Apples to oranges i guess {ehm}

[Trailabite]

If I'm reading this correctly it's a HP D30 right? So how does this axle compare with a standard D44? I'm getting ready to spend money on building a that Waggy 44 and can't do it under the cost of this axle, what's the advantage?

[Jimmy]

An HP30 is supposed to be something like 15% stronger than the LP30 since they run on the drive side of the gears instead of coast side.

[DOUG]

An HP30 is supposed to be something like 15% stronger than the LP30 since they run on the drive side of the gears instead of coast side.

In a forward direction, and weaker in reverse.

[DOUG]

If I'm reading this correctly it's a HP D30 right? So how does this axle compare with a standard D44? I'm getting ready to spend money on building a that Waggy 44 and can't do it under the cost of this axle, what's the advantage?

Those waggy outers are a lot stronger than the HP or LP 30 outers.  Axle shafts and joints are all bigger/stronger.  But it's not a bolt in package.  Just depends on which direction you want to go.

[Trailabite]

Those waggy outers are a lot stronger than the HP or LP 30 outers.  Axle shafts and joints are all bigger/stronger.  But it's not a bolt in package.  Just depends on which direction you want to go.
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I'm trying to understand the cost to actual strength ratio versus actual use, if that makes any sense! If a person will never go bigger than 35's, it will still be driven on the streets as a daily driver, is it really more advantageous to build up the Waggy or buy something like this and call it the day.

[Do Work 93 YJ]

I would stay with building the 44 if you already have it. You would be fine with a beefed up 30 on 35's but with the 44 you always have the abililty to build it stronger to hold a bigger tire. They say a fully built 30 is about as strong as a mild built 44. And with the 44 you have locking huds witch in my eyes is aways a plus. Just my 2$

[dowork114]

Food for thought.
Jeep put a D30 in all stock jeeps. When they build the rubi's they up grade the axle to a 44. I would say go with the 44 that way u can up grade later on down the road. Yes this 30 is fully built but it leaves u limited in the long run.

[DOUG]

Front Axles (weakest to strongest)
16. Low-pinion Dana 30

17. Closed-Knuckle Dana 44 (FSJ)

15. Toyota 8-inch

14. High-Pinion Dana 30

13. '06-and-earlier Rubicon Dana 44

12. Toyota Land Cruiser

11. Chevy 10-bolt

10. Low-pinion Dana 44 (FSJ, GM, Ford, and Dodge)

9. High-pinion Dana 44

[Trailabite]

I'm keeping the Waggy - I have already started on it!

[Do Work 93 YJ]

I'm keeping the Waggy - I have already started on it!

Good Choice. {agree}

[dowork114]

Front Axles (weakest to strongest)
16. Low-pinion Dana 30

17. Closed-Knuckle Dana 44 (FSJ)

15. Toyota 8-inch

14. High-Pinion Dana 30

13. '06-and-earlier Rubicon Dana 44

12. Toyota Land Cruiser

11. Chevy 10-bolt

10. Low-pinion Dana 44 (FSJ, GM, Ford, and Dodge)

9. High-pinion Dana 44

little low IMO
yota axle w/ 30sp longs is as strong as a 60