$2000 for functionality
04-05-2008, 07:09 AM
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It is probably the upper limit, but it might be ok to offset the extra size/weight of the 33" swampers. I'm sure even 4.10's would help you out. However, switching to 4.10/4.56 gears would not be cost effective if you know you're going to go with bigger tires down the road.
I do not intend to go higher than 33's, but I am looking to get at least 4:56 maybe 4:88 when I get lockers.
04-05-2008, 07:33 AM
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Do you have 33's now? If so the 4.56 would probably be perfect. When in Colorado my JK did ok in the mountains as long as I disabled the OD, seemed to hold 3rd fine with speed of traffic (stock 32's and 4.10 gears).
04-05-2008, 07:39 AM
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x2 to disabling OD when hill climbing. I do it often.
04-05-2008, 09:38 AM
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04-05-2008, 07:53 PM
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well is it the 1) gas/power problem, or is it a 2) ride comfort problem?
1) you can change the gears for more power, change the exhaust and intake for better fuel economy and a little more power.
2) other than shocks you should have known when you bought a Jeep it was gonna be a rough ride.
1) you can change the gears for more power, change the exhaust and intake for better fuel economy and a little more power.
2) other than shocks you should have known when you bought a Jeep it was gonna be a rough ride.
