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Just picked up an HPD30 out of a 98 XJ this weekend
It has less than 100k on it, 3.07 gears, is 100% stock and is in good condition :thumb:
My plan is to have it regeared out of the jeep when I go to have my rear D44 geared and locked as well. The axle bearings, seals, etc will all be replaced at that time. In the meantime I want to rebuild what I can and sand/paint everything. I would like some advice in a few areas though
-Has anyone had their axle sandblasted/painted? Is it worth the effort/outcome? I was thinking of just wiring brushing and rattle canning until my dad suggested it
-Other than the ball joints and u-joints, is there anything I should service/replace at this time (minus what is to be rebuilt as said above)

It has less than 100k on it, 3.07 gears, is 100% stock and is in good condition :thumb:
My plan is to have it regeared out of the jeep when I go to have my rear D44 geared and locked as well. The axle bearings, seals, etc will all be replaced at that time. In the meantime I want to rebuild what I can and sand/paint everything. I would like some advice in a few areas though
-Has anyone had their axle sandblasted/painted? Is it worth the effort/outcome? I was thinking of just wiring brushing and rattle canning until my dad suggested it
-Other than the ball joints and u-joints, is there anything I should service/replace at this time (minus what is to be rebuilt as said above)