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33's with a 6 speed rubi: regearing necessary?

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Old 05-06-2009, 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by paramaniac
i have 33's and 3.21 gears and while im not gonna be keeping up in a NASCAR event, i get around just fine.

although, 4.88's are in my immediate future, the 4.10's with the 33's is just fine
I feel your pain brother, but man, I would be happy with 4.10's!
Old 05-06-2009, 10:20 AM
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Plenty of X's came with 3.21 gears and 32 " tires ... including mine. I can't see how going up 1 inch in diameter would make that much of a difference ... especially with 4.10's ..
Old 05-06-2009, 10:21 AM
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I ordered my Unlimited X 2 years ago with 4.10's, 6 speed, and immediately put 33's on it. t wo years of 33 and 4.10, and it is just right. Now next month I will be on 35x12.5x16, and no plan to regear. I dont drive fast, so i will be good to go. However, I will say one thing, 33, and 4.10 is not the greatest for towing. So if you plan to tow anything, gears will be in your future. Good luck.




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Old 05-06-2009, 10:27 AM
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I have an 2dr x with 4:10's. I just put on 33's (had 32's) and do not notice any difference.
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I have the 410's and am running 37's with a 6 speed rubi you can notice a decrease of speed and some pep but mainly on hills. also I changed the muffler to a new catback and did recoup a whole bunch. also looking to do a snorkel and that should help as well
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i just went from 33's to 35's. 33's were fine, and I was surprised at how good 35's are with 4.10 gears. I thought that I was going to have to change gears, but by the first drive on the 35s I knew I would be fine. The 6 speed makes all the difference. i also am a big advocate of the CAI, which unleashed the 3.8 litre p.o.s., at least a little.

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Default 35s with 3.73 gears? 6 spd sahara.. what yall think? go to 4.56 or stay how it is?

5s with 3.73 gears? 6 spd sahara.. what yall think? go to 4.56 or stay how it is?
Old 05-07-2009, 02:57 AM
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Originally Posted by SilverJK12
5s with 3.73 gears? 6 spd sahara.. what yall think? go to 4.56 or stay how it is?
That is basically my rig except a 2 door and I'm not really compelled to make a move. I am waiting to see how things go with additional weight added, such as bumpers and seeing if I get the itch to go 37s. I do think it's on the cusp of a gear swap and if I had some more mountainous terrain to deal with I probably would have made the jump. To date I'm happy and I'm sure before I pull the trigger on anything I'll run around for a month or two without having 6th gear available.
Old 05-07-2009, 03:23 AM
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Originally Posted by 0311sgt
However, I will say one thing, 33, and 4.10 is not the greatest for towing. So if you plan to tow anything, gears will be in your future.
I have to totally disagree with you there!!

I have 33's and 4.10 and 6 speed manual and have no issues towing whatsoever - both my little trailer and camper trailer.

The latter (and bigger) I have towed all through central Australia and into the Victorian High Country (our mountain country) and the Rubi handled it beautifully!!!




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Old 05-07-2009, 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by 0311sgt
However, I will say one thing, 33, and 4.10 is not the greatest for towing. So if you plan to tow anything, gears will be in your future. Good luck.
I am hoping to get a camper trailer and with my 33's and 3.21's.....

i wish i would have thought things out a little when i bought my rig, im guessing i would get the trailer about.... 3 maybe 4 feet?

on the bright side, for normal driving, having the 6 speed is probably the saving grace of my current set up. sadly, i havent seen 6th gear in about a year!



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