Dana 30 Reverse-Cut axles are found in many 84-01 Jeep XJ Cherokees, 87-95 Jeep YJ Wranglers, and some 84-91 Jeep Grand Wagoneers. The easiest way to identify a reverse-cut axle is by verifying the position of the pinion. If the pinion is positioned above the centerline of the axle tubes, then it is reverse-cut. If it is below the centerline of the axle tubes, then it is standard rotation.

Note that the Dana 30 has a carrier split between 3.55 and 3.73. When changing from a higher (numerically lower) gear ratio to a lower (numerically higher) gear ratio, you will need a low ratio carrier. For example, if you currently have a Dana 30 with 3:55 or higher (3.07, 2.73, etc) gears and are swapping to a lower (3.73, 4.10. 4.56, etc) ratio, you will need a low ratio carrier #8126496. Low Ratio Carriers are available in our Low Ratio Carrier section.

Motive Gear Performance Series Ring & Pinion sets are constructed of quality 8620 steel that is precision CNC-machined throughout and subjected to a computer-controlled heat treatment process. They are also double lapped, have index tooth spacing and central contact patterning. This High Performance Series comes in a huge range of ratios. These gears are used in stock car racing, drag racing, the toughest off road racing, sports cars, muscle cars, trucks and everyday automobiles when the driver demands the highest quality and performance.