D30 upgrades while axle is out

Tom · 2014-01-05T12:30:05-08:00

Last January I had the D30 re-geared to 4.88. While I have the axle out and replacing the rear main seal it is probably a good time to do some bracing, trussing and general, all around, strengthening. There are any number of truss, C-bracket, and heavy duty options to weld or insert. Looking for what folks here might have done they were the most happy with. Thanks! =====

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#15 Jan 2014, 12:30 PM
Last January I had the D30 re-geared to 4.88. While I have the axle out and replacing the rear main seal it is probably a good time to do some bracing, trussing and general, all around, strengthening.

There are any number of truss, C-bracket, and heavy duty options to weld or insert. Looking for what folks here might have done they were the most happy with.

Thanks!
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#25 Jan 2014, 2:06 PM
Haven't done it myself but these look stout.

http://www.artecindustries.com/Front-Axle-Truss-for-XJ_p_335.html
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#38 Jan 2014, 12:37 PM
Tom Dove said
Last January I had the D30 re-geared to 4.88. While I have the axle out and replacing the rear main seal it is probably a good time to do some bracing, trussing and general, all around, strengthening.

There are any number of truss, C-bracket, and heavy duty options to weld or insert. Looking for what folks here might have done they were the most happy with.

Thanks!
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I did the C braces on my 30. That was it...

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