TweakJK

Definitely not normal wear and tear. Gears should outlast the life of the rest of the vehicle if set right.

DJ1

When I get the 60 up front and keep the stock 44 rear, I'll most likely go 4.88 although I could still get away going with a 4.56 with the 3.6 engine. I'm just glad I waited a couple more months to get a 2012 otherwise I probably would have slit my wrists already with the 3.8

Nothing like dealing with a blown gear right when your gut is thinking moons-over-my-hammy or steak and eggs lol.

mhockey9090

UPDATE: Sense my new gears were installed already, the previous installer of the gears will be making driveshafts front and rear for me. This is great customer service on their part.

Canvas

I have been running 5.13 on my D30 with an Aussie locker. After a week of wheeling in Moab the only carnage I had were the axle shafts. It is all about the skinny pedal and where your weakest link is. I kept the factory axle shafts and drive shaft.