please help with gears
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please help with gears
i have a '08 unlimited X and i am trying to figure out what brand to get for my regear. i have stock gears i think 3.73 and down housing from what i read. if at all possible please leave any and all comments that could help i have about a 1200.00 max on this and am having the install done by my uncle (a qualified mechanic) i just want to know what is the deal with different regions of gears like asian, american, ect. thanks to everyone
kinda going crazy over this crap
kinda going crazy over this crap
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Superior and Yukon are going to probably be the two popular brands for gears. Which tire size are you trying to run? And do you have an auto or manual transmission? Those two answers are going to help with determining which gears to go with.
Good luck!
Good luck!
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Unless something has changed recently, the only US made 'JK' gears are the 4.88's, for D44's only, by US Gear. All other brands/ratios are still coming out of the same factory in asia, and boxed for whoever is selling them. Compare prices and warranties and get whichever sounds good.
Plan on $550 (ish) for two sets of gears and two overhaul kits. Regular install kits will save you a bit of money, but new bearings are a good thing, so consider the overhauls. Also, if you have a front D30 with 3.21's currently, you will want a new carrier for it. If you have 3.73 or 4.10, you will not need it.
Plan on $550 (ish) for two sets of gears and two overhaul kits. Regular install kits will save you a bit of money, but new bearings are a good thing, so consider the overhauls. Also, if you have a front D30 with 3.21's currently, you will want a new carrier for it. If you have 3.73 or 4.10, you will not need it.
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Originally Posted by cballz
I know that i want 4.88s in it but im not sure what company to use. I have heard of yukon , superior , and motive gear