mattgt5

Short wheel base and long wheel base.

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cattlebaron

I just wanted to thank Dirtman/Planman and all the other folks who were assisting on this thread. It is the best explanation and discussion I have found as a relative newbie to jeep modding.

Cattlebaron - All bovines are 4x4

My first 4x4 was a 1973 International Harvester Scout II. I still miss it.

nhammond

Earlier in the thread I think planman mentioned something about how it would be a good idea getting new front springs if you have an aftermarket bumper/winch because of the extra weight. I currently have a pro-comp leveling kit with 3" coil spacers in the front and 2" in the back with stock coils/shocks. I have an ACE front bumper and plan on getting a winch soon. In your opinion, do think I should take out the spacers in the front and get new 3" springs? I'm open to any suggestions/opinions

DunnyBunny

If you like the ride then just see how it does with the setup you have now. If it starts to sag too much or you don't like the stance then I would recommend a good progressive, dual, or triple rate spring like MC or RK. Or a good heavy duty linear coil like OME I believe or even EVO

squiggans23

Okay so I have hopefully one simple question. This post answered a LOT!! Very great write up thank you very much. Okay so my question is, 2012 wrangler sport manual transmission, running 3" lift with 37s, and RCV, what gearing would be optimal?? Thanks in advance!!

GreatWhite JK

4.88's. I wouldn't go any lower on a d30 and have you already purchased the rcv's?

GreatWhite JK

Heres a gear chart ^^^^

squiggans23

Awesome thank you sir! I was going to go with 4.88 but I saw a lot of talk about 5.18 and 5.33 (I know that's for auto, but was just curious because I didn't see anything about manual)

And no, I have not yet ordered the RCV's

squiggans23

Darn it won't let me open this on my phone I'll have to use the computer. But if the d30 can take the 4.88, what about the rear d44? Still 4.88?

Thanks again

Mad Dog 21

Yep, if the D30 can hold them, then the larger D44 will surely hold them. But the gears need to match both front and back.