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Would my buddy have to regear?

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Old 08-30-2008, 05:03 PM
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Default Would my buddy have to regear?
A buddy of mine was wondering if he could run 33x13.5 15 Toyo Open Country MT's with 3.21 gearing. My buddy's jeep is an unlimted 6 speed manual with 3.21 gears.

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He'll be good. But he'll want 35's soon.
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it will run like a sick dog.
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Originally Posted by ccdjeep
it will run like a sick dog.
So other words, he should regear..
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Originally Posted by 4x4fn
So other words, he should regear..
I have 35's 6th is useless, and fifth isn't going to climb any hills. Gearing basically makes 35's like a 5 speed. 33's should be TOOO bad.
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Originally Posted by ccdjeep
it will run like a sick dog.
X2

He'll want to re-gear.
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I think it would be unpleasant, but depending on your friends tolerance and the terrain he'll be driving it, it might be acceptable to him with the 6-speed. What size tires does he have now and how does he feel the Jeep performs?
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35's and 4.10's was ok but not happy on hills and 6th was almost useless.
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I've got the 3.21 gears and 33"x12.5"x17". I'll re gear as soon as i get the money. It's tolerable but i never use 6th anymore.
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with the 33" tires he will need to regear to 4.56
with the 35" tires he will need to regear to 4.88
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