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Title: Locked Steering Dana 30???
Post by: Benson on April 05, 2009, 11:04:24 PM

Any one have any in site on locking a steering dana 30.  I want to lock the front of my XJ with a loc-rite or Aussie. A shop told me it would be fine if I didn't mind the noise. It's not a daily driver, but I don't trailer either. I'm not sure if my axles are stock or upgraded. I haven't pulled them apart yet. If stock I know I will probable have to upgrade to chrome alloy or similar axles.  Any help would be appreciated.

Title: Re: Locked Steering Dana 30???
Post by: Jimmy on April 05, 2009, 11:26:09 PM

A lot of people on here, including myself on my old 30, run Aussies or Lock-rites in the front. They are invisible on the street and work like a champ on the trails.

Title: Re: Locked Steering Dana 30???
Post by: lt99ls1 on April 06, 2009, 09:32:22 AM

Quote from: Jimmy on April 05, 2009, 11:26:09 PM

A lot of people on here, including myself on my old 30, run Aussies or Lock-rites in the front. They are invisible on the street and work like a champ on the trails.

X-infinity

Title: Re: Locked Steering Dana 30???
Post by: Trailabite on April 06, 2009, 12:41:29 PM

The description "Locked Steering" threw me off for a second!

I also run a lock right in my stock D30 with 33" tires and it's held up so far. It's been on rocks, mud and is my DD. The only time I get noise out of it is in tight turns.

Title: Re: Locked Steering Dana 30???
Post by: richv30 on April 06, 2009, 01:57:14 PM

I run a detroit locker on my dana 30 front . it runs fine , no noise . but it does pull right when you hit the gas and pulls back left when you let off . other than that it works great!!!  note it didn't do it before the locker addition ! ;D

Title: Re: Locked Steering Dana 30???
Post by: Matt on April 06, 2009, 02:26:45 PM

I run a lock right in my front D30.

Title: Re: Locked Steering Dana 30???
Post by: Benson on April 06, 2009, 06:22:24 PM

I appreciate the input.  I will put it on the growing wish list.

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Title: Re: Locked Steering Dana 30???
Post by: richv30 on April 06, 2009, 09:40:57 PM

dude I like that xj.

Title: Re: Locked Steering Dana 30???
Post by: richv30 on April 07, 2009, 02:19:14 PM

I have been told by a couple of friends of mine wich are pretty good gear heads that you should put your money in the front . I gues the logic being that you dont run your front as much only when you are in 4wd.

Title: Re: Locked Steering Dana 30???
Post by: Trailabite on April 08, 2009, 07:15:15 AM

That and your front helps pull you over an obstacle versus being pushed. Takes a little strain off of the rear!

Title: Re: Locked Steering Dana 30???
Post by: b1pig on April 10, 2009, 10:31:40 AM

just to add, i also run a Aussie in my D30. completely transparent in 2wd.... audible, yet faint clicking as it ratchets while turning. in 4wd, it widens out the turning radius a bit and also contributes to a little more bucking when turning. particularly on hardpack surfaces. it ate a u-joint in Moab back in '06.... but it was gonna happen anyway. carry spares. once you change one or two, its second nature.  ;)

tell ya what. i'll sell you my Aussie....  $5,000 .... comes attached to a ZJ

btw. performance shot not otherwise possible without the locker:
(http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/9/l_9708b23e88a21c76dd0408c9193a5873.jpg)