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Time to regear, What to do?

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Old 01-27-2011, 11:21 AM
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2010 2dr, 3.73 6speed, 35" KM2s and 2.5" TF Coil Lift...mostly local driving, little hwy use and minimal off-road. I can get by with current setup but I just want to get back near factory power. I doubt I'll be upgrading to 37" tires anytime soon but you never know a few years from now.

4.56 or 4.88? What brand of gears? Best place to purchase? Thanks.
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I have an auto and I chose a ratio that you didn't mention, everyone has a personal preference.

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Recommended for running 35s with a 6-speed would be 4.88s (5.13s for a similar setup on an automatic). For brand and place to purchase from, get with David and he'll be able to hook you up. Most use Yukon or Superiors I believe.
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Originally Posted by interceptor_1972
Recommended for running 35s with a 6-speed would be 4.88s (5.13s for a similar setup on an automatic). For brand and place to purchase from, get with David and he'll be able to hook you up. Most use Yukon or Superiors I believe.
That helps a bunch
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Originally Posted by rek92
2010 2dr, 3.73 6speed, 35" KM2s and 2.5" TF Coil Lift...mostly local driving, little hwy use and minimal off-road. I can get by with current setup but I just want to get back near factory power. I doubt I'll be upgrading to 37" tires anytime soon but you never know a few years from now.

4.56 or 4.88? What brand of gears? Best place to purchase? Thanks.
Running 35's with manual trans 4:88's and with an auto 5:13's...seams to be the way to go
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x2 for David @ Northridge 4x4
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Everybody I know that has 35’s, automatics and 4.88 are happy. That includes me. 4.88 with 35’2 are great if you drive it a lot on the highway and lower than stock gearing.
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Originally Posted by ORWJK
Running 35's an auto 5:13's...seams to be the way to go
LOL... A certain co-worker of yours has a different opinion
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Originally Posted by Enclocal
LOL... A certain co-worker of yours has a different opinion
5:13 or 5:38's if you ever think your gonna make the jump to 37's. If you check out the chart there is not much of a difference of RPM's at 70MPH. So you really can go either way.
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Honestly I can never get so much of regearing topics because I am in the process of getting them too and I always love to hear different opinions and why they pick the gears they do. It's a big decision for all jeepers and a mod that definately needs to be done. I am personally leaning towards 5.13. I have an automatic with 35' and a 2.5 inch lift.


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