D30 axle with 35's question

Mikecal9985

New member

• Apr 14, 2016

• #1

Hey guys! So my two door sport has the D30 up front and the D44 in the rear. My question is, to run 35's, what do I need to make them safe. The D44 should be fine (correct me if I'm wrong) but I've read about the D30 not holding up if you don't "beef it up". I don't do much wheeling. I know I would need new gears and possibly the c gussets correct? Anything else that I'm missing, please feel free to let me know. Thanks guys

 

Tylersilverjku

Member

• Apr 14, 2016

• #2

I have a D30 upfront on my 4 door, I don't currently have gussets, sleeves any of that stuff, I do have EVO drag link flip for my steering. I do light wheeling mostly dirt roads and some rocks around Arizona! But I've seen my friends break things with the exact same set up.

 

Napalm

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• Apr 14, 2016

• #3

Put some gussets on it, that's about the extent I'd beef up my D30. I ran one with 35s and gussets for awhile with no issues.

 

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mcgyvr

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• Apr 14, 2016

• #4

Just go easy on the skinny pedal and you "should" be just fine.. but shit happens..even stock..
C-gussets are always a good idea and if you get a chance go ahead and add them.
Regearing will bring back some performance..
You will also need a programmer to let the jeep know your new tire size,etc..

 

chipper

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• Apr 14, 2016

• #5

^^^^^ yup. That's all I have. Is c gussets.

 

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TKWJK

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• Apr 14, 2016

• #6

I have had zero issues with my D30 with no upgrades running 3.5" AEV lift and 35" BFGs. I have 53,000 miles on this set up and wheel moderately.

 

COLOJK

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• Apr 14, 2016

• #7

I also run 35's on the D30 and have had zero issues so far. I am going to add C gussets in the near future and possibly sleeves.

 

JKsurfer

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• Apr 15, 2016

• #8

for street driving and light off-road use you'll be fine

 

Clifford33

Caught the Bug

• Apr 15, 2016

• #9

I have a D30 up front and just got done Evo gussets I'll hopefully have time to put on this weekend. Oh and also 35s

 

Mikecal9985

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• Apr 15, 2016

• #10

Thanks for all the great info...what gears would you recommend? Sorry I'm pretty new to this and trying to learn as I go

 

toxicwaste29

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• Apr 15, 2016

• #11

I also only have gussets on my d30 with 35s. I haven't wheeled it much so haven't had any issues with my set up

 

Mikecal9985

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• Apr 15, 2016

• #12

COLOJK said:

I also run 35's on the D30 and have had zero issues so far. I am going to add C gussets in the near future and possibly sleeves. View attachment 198585

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TKWJK said:

I have had zero issues with my D30 with no upgrades running 3.5" AEV lift and 35" BFGs. I have 53,000 miles on this set up and wheel moderately. View attachment 198582

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Nice looking rigs guys!!

 

martinzusmc

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• Apr 15, 2016

• #13

I just have C-Gussets and did regear from 3.73 to 4.88.

 

Eezybreezy08

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• Apr 15, 2016

• #14

I'm like everyone else. Evo c gussets on 35. Wheel it moderately and it holds up just fine for me

 

BlackHawk08jk

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• Apr 15, 2016

• #15

You can run 35s and wheel on some pretty rough trails you just have to have in mind it will break. You get past that and your good to go lol.

 

Mikecal9985

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• Apr 15, 2016

• #16

So 4.88 gears and c gussets and I'm good to go...would 5.13 be overkill?

 

swampdog

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• Apr 15, 2016

• #17

Mikecal9985 said:

So 4.88 gears and c gussets and I'm good to go...would 5.13 be overkill?

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4.88s and gussets are perfect. Do not run anything more.

 

Last edited: Apr 15, 2016

Mikecal9985

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• Apr 15, 2016

• #18

Awesome guys!!! Time to start saving up for the wheel/tires and gears!!

 

Pyro1415

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• Apr 20, 2016

• #19

If your single, gussets.
If your married nothing, that way when your c's bend you can justify to the wife that you need a pr44...

 

Napalm

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• Apr 20, 2016

• #20

Pyro1415 said:

If your single, gussets.
If your married nothing, that way when your c's bend you can justify to the wife that you need a pr44...

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LoL! That's great.