Dana 30 Front Axle Parts for Jeep CJ5
Axle Shafts, U-Joints & Differential Parts for Reliable Power Delivery (1972–1983).
Why the Dana 30 Front Axle in the Jeep CJ5 72-83 Needs Regular Maintenance.
Starting with the 1972 model year, the Dana 30 front axle replaced the smaller Dana 27 in the Jeep CJ5 and has handled power delivery whenever four-wheel drive is engaged ever since. Axle shafts and U-joints work under constantly changing loads with every steering input and wear from the repeated angle changes. Wheel bearings and pinion bearings develop play over the years, showing up as running noise or vibration, while axle and pinion seals harden and let gear oil escape. Locking hubs can seize or stop engaging reliably, and differential covers corrode, especially after off-road trips through water. Anyone running larger tires or spending a lot of time off-road should have the ring and pinion and bearing play checked regularly to avoid costly downstream differential damage.
- Axle Shafts & Locking Hubs: The matching axle shaft and the manual locking hub set for 6-bolt flanges.
- Wheel Bearings & Pinion Bearings: The complete wheel bearing kit and the inner pinion bearing kit for play-free rotation.
- Driveshaft & U-Joints: The U-joint and the yoke flange for reliable power transfer.
- Ring & Pinion Sets: For different gear ratios, choose from the 4.10 set or the 3.07 ratio.
- Differential Components: The differential cover performance kit and the complete differential spider gear set for a full rebuild.
- Seals & Hardware: The inner axle shaft seal and the drive flange gasket for a reliable seal.
Proven American Brand Expertise for the Dana 30 Front Axle.
Axle shafts, wheel hubs, locking hub sets, and differential covers come from Crown Automotive – a classic name among American CJ parts manufacturers. U-joints, ring and pinion sets, and bearing and differential components are supplied by axle specialist Dana Spicer, which originally developed the Dana 30 itself. Both brands bring American engineering right to your front axle.
Your Partner for the Dana 30 Front Axle.
Whether you need a single bearing or a complete differential rebuild, we're happy to help with questions on shim selection, torque specs, and installation order, including compatibility questions for the CJ6, CJ7, and SJ/J-Series models. Your order ships from our warehouse as quickly as possible after payment.