hanaxj87
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- Location
- Cincinnati,Ohio
4.88's You know down the road you wished ya don it....
Nick
Nick
Opinion on Gears
- Thread starter XJ Stryker
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HaleYes
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Clay County, IL
That's the reason I went to 4.10s. I found a cheap 8.8 by accident....which already had 4.10's.
I'm very glad I did the 8.8 swap. I'll admit, I was very intimidated but now, I'd do it agian in a heartbeat. There's really nothing to it.
I really think you'd like 4.10's and 30's Rob.......I loved it. I know I told you at WF but, I'll say it again. Don't get in a big hurry to go bigger tires and lift. Enjoy it while it's little.
- Location
- Columbus, In
I'd like to do a 8.8 swap when i step up to 31's since i will NOT go higher than that because of my MD. That way i can have 4.10's W/ LS and disks! :clap:
unless of course i get another on i can lift 3 inches and throw 33's on after generous Trimming!
unless of course i get another on i can lift 3 inches and throw 33's on after generous Trimming!
hanaxj87
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Cincinnati,Ohio
I'd like to do a 8.8 swap when i step up to 31's since i will NOT go higher than that because of my MD. That way i can have 4.10's W/ LS and disks! :clap:
unless of course i get another on i can lift 3 inches and throw 33's on after generous Trimming!
Yeah thats a good combo...
Nick
- Location
- Far West Suburb of Chicago
I'd like to do a 8.8 swap when i step up to 31's since i will NOT go higher than that because of my MD. That way i can have 4.10's W/ LS and disks! :clap:
unless of course i get another on i can lift 3 inches and throw 33's on after generous Trimming!
what size lift and tires do you have now?
BOB
- Location
- Columbus, In
235/75's. AAL in the rear is all i have. Long story! I know i'll be OK running 3.55's for a while on 31's but it may be a little on the sluggish side with 31's and 3.55's
OME coils and trackbar are waiting for me to buy leaf packs and a couple other things then its gonna be around 3 inches.
OME coils and trackbar are waiting for me to buy leaf packs and a couple other things then its gonna be around 3 inches.
XJ Stryker
WHO DAT!
- Location
- Smiths Station, Al
That's the reason I made this thread. I have no intention of going past 31 for some time. I really like my 30's so I won't even consider new tires until these are bald. Then i really like the stance of 31's. Going to 33's and 4.5+ inches of lift cost a lot more money. Every one says to get the 4.56 gears with my set-up now.
I dunno. I wanted 4.1o... then i hear I'll regret it. So I look at 4.56, seems to big for my set-up.
4.88 is out of the question cause i won't go that big!
I've got some thinkin and research to do.
Once again thanks for all the replies. :worship::worship::worship:
- Location
- Columbus, In
We can just stick to the green trails for a while, Right Rob! so many choices so little money!
XJ Stryker
WHO DAT!
- Location
- Smiths Station, Al
LOL money aint the issue at the moment sure there is a budget for this, but I have it and it is burning a hole!
- Location
- Far West Suburb of Chicago
your difficulty is getting into the drivers seat right?
getting out, gravity is your friend.
you can research some good tips on trimming your fenders the right way.
I think you could fit 33's with a three inch lift.
tires is what gets you clearance. If you can fit 33's, you'll be good. regardless of the lift size.
BOB
- Location
- 29°58'28.9"N 99°15'15.5"W
I heard somewhere that 3:55s and 35s were a good combination...
Coastie
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Upper Peninsula, Michigan
Yea but only if ya run 3:55 in the front and 4:10 in the rear....
TheEddie
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Minooka, IL
And 4 different sized tires.
I run 3.55s and 31s and will go to 4.56s/4.88s and 33s when these tires wear out. If I were you I would wait it out until you go bigger. No sense in throwing gears in if you are going to stick to your current tires. Wait it out!
- Location
- Columbus, IN
my .02 cents. Skip the gears. if you don't plan to go 32 or larger for a long time, then stick with what you got. Plate the frame rails, rock rails, winch, front bumper, rear bumper, heavy duty steering, massive track bar, non vacuum d30, 297 front u joints, front locker, skid plates, etc... FIRST. Just an opinion. Bigger you are, the harder you fall, and body armor would be nice.
Protecting and preserving the XJ really needs to be first priority when dealing with a daily driver that you plan to keep.
Big Hank, over and out
p.s. I run 4.56's w/36" TSL's...........4.88's would be nice
Protecting and preserving the XJ really needs to be first priority when dealing with a daily driver that you plan to keep.
Big Hank, over and out
p.s. I run 4.56's w/36" TSL's...........4.88's would be nice
BRIANHO13
<- Yum Chocolate
- Location
- Spring, TX
I don't see what all the fuss is about I run 4.10's in my axles.
XJ Stryker
WHO DAT!
- Location
- Smiths Station, Al
Well I have a lot of armor on my Jeep. (except no bumpers)...( i heard 2x4's were great though) The weak point I look at when I see my jeep now is the gearing. I really want to lock the front, but I want gears so I don't have to redo the locker. From what I have read, If I ever decide to go to 33's 4.56 will still be good gearing for it!
- Location
- Columbus, In
Yeah but i figured 31's will still be good on the street and not too stressful on the drivetrain. I may say to hell with it later on when its not my DD and go up to 33's but either way i wouldn't mind a 8.8 in the rear for extra insurance and disk brakes.
That being said i got in to Collin's rig without too much effort to try out the WJ seats
thumbup I just think they look great on 3 inches of lift and 31's they should have been that way from the factory!
- Location
- Columbus, In
Getting all scientific are we!
I agree though that big rigs like yours, Pat's, Brians, etc. come down hard when things don't go so well. I will definitely be working on armor and upgrading my steering. front skid is going on tomorrow probably and i should be getting a Surco Rack tomorrow too! AS longs as 3.55's and 31's get me down the road without too much stress on the Jeep, i'll roll with it for a while. :cheers:PS if you guys are working on Smitty's truck this weekend let me know i'd like to see what is involved in lifting an IFS yota!
- Location
- Columbus, IN
There is no doubt 33's and 4.56's are nice. I ran that same setup for a couple years. I just know from experince that if money is burning a hole in your pocket and its a DD, there are way more fun/productive ways to spend the money.
LBEXJ
NAXJA Member #721
- Location
- Parke County, Indiana
There are pro's and con's with most any modification you do on these things.
One "con" I found with gearing ... if you do not match your gearing to your tire size, you end up with more drive shaft (rotational) speed making you just that more susceptible to drive line vibs. On a trail rig ... no biggie ... but if you do much road work, it is.
Les
One "con" I found with gearing ... if you do not match your gearing to your tire size, you end up with more drive shaft (rotational) speed making you just that more susceptible to drive line vibs. On a trail rig ... no biggie ... but if you do much road work, it is.
Les
