what gears are people running in the norhwest

[hards91xj]

I was running 4:10 gears and 31 x10.5 , then 33 x 9.5 . Now it`s 4:56 with 32 x 11.5 tires ,it`s been good all around for me .

 

[ECKSJAY]

5.13 gears with HP44 and HP60 on 37s. 4:1 transfer case gives more crawly fun though.

 

[FiveNdime]

I have not run mine yet, but chose 4.88 basically because I have to only having a 4banger. I think I did a decent amount of research on Dana 30's breaking pinions and couldn't find much. I read stories of people running them for years with out problems. Also stories that some didn't even get though their first trip out and bang! I talked with the gear guru that did my work. He told me he has never had a problem with them and has never had to warranty any ether. In a nut shell he told me they were just as strong as 4.56's if you buy quality gears. So I had him install Yukons in the front axle.

Dave

Yep, the reason the guy hasn't had a return or problem is because he set them up right. Most gear failures from what I hear is because of a hack setup. If you have ever installed your own you will know why getting them Perfect can be frustrating, leaving you with the the idea that "its close enough". I would also stress getting good quality parts. It will make setup much more easy due to the more precise machining tolerances. Sorry for being long winded.

 

[98CherokeeSport]

4.88 dana 44 ARB locker
4.88 dana 60 detroit soft locker
35" mtrs

Wish i woulda gone to 5.13s atleast.

Just a heads up not sure if you knew but 4.88s are the lowest gears you can run in a dana 30. I used to run 4.56s in my old completely built 30 on my 35" mtrs without issues

 

[XJ-00-1]

4.11s on 35s, 4.0/auto
Too tall for the street, may change to 4.56 soon.

 

[WheelinJR]

5.43 rear and 5.38 front on 33" tires, lol.

 

[4x4wagon]

5.38 4.0/auto 33s thought it would be to deep, been dd/wheeling for over a year and very glad i went for it out the gate just hope 35s feel about the same

 

[Icemans]

Im running narrowed 44hp front and a xj dana 44 rear. Both with 4.56 gears then i have a 4.1 case. I havent run this combo but i think it will work just fine. I will find out in the 25.