D30 is a fine axle... i have abused mine for years with a locker. Just make a couple of mods and you are good to go.

Get alloy axle shafts (3 years and haven't broken them yet)
Gusset and sleeve
I have a lunch box locker in mine.

Dont let the jeep bounce
Be smart with wheel spin

I ride on 4s all day long when i go. Now, i have broken 3 sets of standard shafts with my locker and have had to replace my bearings recently due to the drive shaft angles. Bent control arms, shocks, tie rods, etc. But damn if that d30 isnt holding up.

 

I will call the dealer tomorrow or go to it

 

An 07 had 4:10's as an option on X's w tow pkg. 08 to 11 X/Sport's is 3:73 w tow pkg. 07 is the ONLY year a non-Rubi w 3.8L could have a 4:10 gear ratio.

 

So is that good? I really dont know about gear ratios:/

 

It'll do better with 35's than 3.73's would

 

That's good lol haha thanks for the input guys i love the forum my second family

 

I would put some money aside for a driveshaft fund. If you plan on off roading much, and disconnecting the front axle, there is a good chance that you will need a driveshaft at some point.

 

Yeah i do plan on off roading alot whats been holding me back is that im saving for a small lift and 35's but yeah im thinking of going with a 2.5 or 3 inch lift

 

I would save some money, and wheel it till it breaks

 

What breaks the drive shafts? Or the D30