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Dana 30 Reverse Cut High Pinion Axle Parts
Dana 30 reverse cut axles have a 7.2" ring gear that bolts to the carrier with (10) 3/8" – 24 bolts. The pinion has a 1.375" diameter shaft with 26 splines. This axle can be visually identified by its 10 cover bolts. The carriers available support 3.54 and numerically lower ratios and 3.73 and numerically higher ratios.
Using reverse-cut gears for improved strength in front axle applications (drive side meshes on the stronger side of teeth), better driveshaft angles to reduce vibration in lifted Jeeps, and enhanced overall durability compared to low-pinion/standard cut versions—sharing the 7.2" ring gear, 26-spline pinion, and 10-bolt cover but optimized for forward rotation under load. Common factory ratios include 3.07, 3.55, 3.73, and 4.10, with aftermarket options up to 5.38+ (or 5.13+) for larger tires (31-35"+) and better crawl/torque—popular upgrades involve regearing to match rear ratios after lifts, stronger chromoly shafts for abuse, fresh bearings/seals rebuilds, or traction devices (lockers like OX or Truetrac) to maximize grip without needing a Dana 44 swap. Browse a wide variety of high-quality Dana 30 reverse cut components, including precision bearings, heavy-duty shafts, ring and pinion gear sets in available ratios from trusted brands, traction devices like lockers, and installation kits, to help you rebuild, regear, or strengthen your high-pinion Dana 30 for superior reliability and off-road performance in XJ, YJ, or similar Jeep applications.
The Dana 30 reverse cut was commonly found on the following vehicles:
- 1984 - 2001 Cherokee XJ, front
- 1984 - 1998 Cherokee XJ Sport, front
- 1986 - 1992 Comanche, front
- 1984 - 1991 Grand Wagoneer, front
- 1993 - 1993 Grand Wagoneer, front
- 1987 - 1995 Wrangler YJ, front