33's or 35's...can't decide
10-18-2010, 05:33 PM
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Ok, I've been reading for hours and looked through the drivetrain FAQs. The problem is I have to read through 20 posts just to get wee bits of info. Here's what I've gathered:
-I need to regear to 5.13 at a minimum
-I need to do both axles since I have 4 wheel drive
-I might have problems with the regear due to a varying degree of talent among mechanics
-A regear runs around $1500...but is worth it
Here are some additional questions:
-With an auto tranny, would 5.38 be more beneficial? (I drive mostly on pavement)
-Does that $1500 include BOTH axles or just the rear?
-Does anyone know of a reputable shop in the Florida Panhandle?
Thanks!
-I need to regear to 5.13 at a minimum
-I need to do both axles since I have 4 wheel drive
-I might have problems with the regear due to a varying degree of talent among mechanics
-A regear runs around $1500...but is worth it
Here are some additional questions:
-With an auto tranny, would 5.38 be more beneficial? (I drive mostly on pavement)
-Does that $1500 include BOTH axles or just the rear?
-Does anyone know of a reputable shop in the Florida Panhandle?
Thanks!
10-18-2010, 05:40 PM
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Ok, I've been reading for hours and looked through the drivetrain FAQs. The problem is I have to read through 20 posts just to get wee bits of info. Here's what I've gathered:
Here are some additional questions:
-With an auto tranny, would 5.38 be more beneficial? (I drive mostly on pavement)
-Does that $1500 include BOTH axles or just the rear?
-Does anyone know of a reputable shop in the Florida Panhandle?
Here are some additional questions:
-With an auto tranny, would 5.38 be more beneficial? (I drive mostly on pavement)
-Does that $1500 include BOTH axles or just the rear?
-Does anyone know of a reputable shop in the Florida Panhandle?
The cost depends on where you are. Anywhere from $650 to $1800, parts/labor/out the door. Don't just go for the lowest price, check around, get references. Talk to local 4wheelers to see where they went, post in the Staging Area for your neck of the woods. etc. Also find out exactly what parts they are using. Which brands, and whether they are using an overhaul kit with new bearings, or just an install kit.
10-18-2010, 05:47 PM
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You should go w/35s and eventually budget to regear to 5.13s especially with an automatic. In the beginning I was running 33s with only a 1" body lift. I didnt regear still had the 3.73s with a superchips and OD turned off. It was bearable, but i wasnt too happy. Eventually I added a 2.5" TF coil lift w/shocks, regeared to 5.13s and am now running 35s good year MT/R kevlars. Really happy with the lift, tires and regear..
Below are some comparison pictures...
1" bodylift with 33s
1" body lift + 2.5" coil lift w/33s
1" body lift + 2.5" coil lift w/35s
Below are some comparison pictures...
1" bodylift with 33s
1" body lift + 2.5" coil lift w/33s
1" body lift + 2.5" coil lift w/35s
10-18-2010, 06:03 PM
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You have a X, with a D30 up front, right? 5.13 is the lowest you can go (unless you swap in a D44)
The cost depends on where you are. Anywhere from $650 to $1800, parts/labor/out the door. Don't just go for the lowest price, check around, get references. Talk to local 4wheelers to see where they went, post in the Staging Area for your neck of the woods. etc. Also find out exactly what parts they are using. Which brands, and whether they are using an overhaul kit with new bearings, or just an install kit.
The cost depends on where you are. Anywhere from $650 to $1800, parts/labor/out the door. Don't just go for the lowest price, check around, get references. Talk to local 4wheelers to see where they went, post in the Staging Area for your neck of the woods. etc. Also find out exactly what parts they are using. Which brands, and whether they are using an overhaul kit with new bearings, or just an install kit.
Yes, I have the D30 up front, D44 in back. I guess I'll stick with 5.13 because I'm already cringing at the potential cost of all this.
When you say "between $650 and $1800" is that per axle or both?
10-18-2010, 06:11 PM
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That $650 was a shop in Texas using Sierra Gears and Install kits, and was a pretty shoddy install. There are some quality shops doing it for around $1000 with overhaul kits, if you don't mind a drive. $1400ish is fairly normal. $1800 if you absolutely can't find anyplace else to go...
10-18-2010, 06:14 PM
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You should be able to get both axles done for $1200-$1500. My vote is for the 35s as well. It will cost you less than getting the 33s and then deciding you really want 35s. For what it's worth, I drive an X, auto tranny with 4:10 gears and didn't notice that much of power loss going from rubi takeoffs (255s) to the 35s UNTIL going up into Colorado. Still, with overdrive off, it was doable. Someday, I'll regear to 5.13 but until I get the cash I'm still happy I got the 35s.
10-18-2010, 06:29 PM
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Both axles.
That $650 was a shop in Texas using Sierra Gears and Install kits, and was a pretty shoddy install. There are some quality shops doing it for around $1000 with overhaul kits, if you don't mind a drive. $1400ish is fairly normal. $1800 if you absolutely can't find anyplace else to go...
That $650 was a shop in Texas using Sierra Gears and Install kits, and was a pretty shoddy install. There are some quality shops doing it for around $1000 with overhaul kits, if you don't mind a drive. $1400ish is fairly normal. $1800 if you absolutely can't find anyplace else to go...
That's a relief. Thanks for the speedy reply!
10-18-2010, 09:20 PM
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I've been rolling around on 315/70/R17 GY Duratracs, auto, and stock 3.73 gears for 5 months now and I love it. It's my DD. Superchip is mandatory for this set up in my opinion and I have O/D off majority of the time.
I have more get up and go and my JK drives better with the 35's and Superchip then it did stock with no Superchip. (only issue is mtn passes....then you're hating life)
I would have been very disappointed if I had decided to go with 33's....I'm glad I went with 35's after contemplating it for almost a year.
I have more get up and go and my JK drives better with the 35's and Superchip then it did stock with no Superchip. (only issue is mtn passes....then you're hating life)
I would have been very disappointed if I had decided to go with 33's....I'm glad I went with 35's after contemplating it for almost a year.