Re: A Segue (was Re: 4.56 gears in a Dana 30 front)
Hey All,
A quick follow-up... In article <20040110130421.25517.00003444@mb-m15.aol.com>, mlmacchia@aol.comspambgon wrote: >In article <E7JLb.48342$ST6.7400@news02.roc.ny>, "JimG" ><jimg@cj7_2muchspam.com> writes: > >>Right you are, Bill... I just thought 3.56 was odd. >>JimG >> > >For all intents and purposes, 3.56 would be close enough to 3.55. And the OP >should be sure he has the Dana 35 rear, many, if not most, XJ's had the Mopar >8.25" rear. > I was incorrect: my 01 XJ 5sp manual does indeed come with a Mopar 8.25" rear differential, and the gear ratios are 3.07:1. Yikes, no wonder I'm having problems with the 30" tires! Anyway, I've pretty much decided to lower that ratio to 3.73 and to upgrade my rear Traclok to an Auburn limited-slip system. (Based on Bill's post, the chart on ratios seems to indicate that 3.73 will still yield a lower ratio than came stock, and I was happy with that for my application.) Regardless, all of this still leaves me with still more questions: (1) I drive mostly highway mountain (my house is at 7500ft, with town around 5000) miles, and have 4wd to deal primarily with ice and snow conditions on these roads. Should I consider moving from an open front diff to a limited slip? What are some of the things I should consider in making that decision? (2) Finally, is, in the opinion of your esteemed group, 3.73 low enough, or should I consider going with a 4.10? many thanks again, john |
Re: A Segue (was Re: 4.56 gears in a Dana 30 front)
"John Red-Horse" wrote in message: >Hey All, > > A quick follow-up... > > and the gear ratios are 3.07:1. > > Anyway, I've pretty much decided to lower that ratio to 3.73 Wouldn't that be a "higher ratio", which of course yields a lower gear? (hear we go again :-) > Regardless, all of this still leaves me with still more questions: > > (1) I drive mostly highway mountain (my house is at 7500ft, with town > around 5000) miles, and have 4wd to deal primarily with ice and snow > conditions on these roads. Should I consider moving from an open front > diff to a limited slip? What are some of the things I should consider in > making that decision? Does it go good enough now? Do you intend to do any off-road? A lLocked or limited slip front can cause handling/steering issues in snow and ice. > (2) Finally, is, in the opinion of your esteemed group, 3.73 low enough, > or should I consider going with a 4.10? > Do you ever intend to go bigger than 30" tires? If not 3.73 with the 4.0 would be fine. -- JimG 80' CJ-7, 258 CID 35" BFG MT's on 15x10 Centerlines 4.56 D30-D44 SOA D300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks Warn 8000i w/dual batteries LockRight F&R |
Re: A Segue (was Re: 4.56 gears in a Dana 30 front)
"John Red-Horse" wrote in message: >Hey All, > > A quick follow-up... > > and the gear ratios are 3.07:1. > > Anyway, I've pretty much decided to lower that ratio to 3.73 Wouldn't that be a "higher ratio", which of course yields a lower gear? (hear we go again :-) > Regardless, all of this still leaves me with still more questions: > > (1) I drive mostly highway mountain (my house is at 7500ft, with town > around 5000) miles, and have 4wd to deal primarily with ice and snow > conditions on these roads. Should I consider moving from an open front > diff to a limited slip? What are some of the things I should consider in > making that decision? Does it go good enough now? Do you intend to do any off-road? A lLocked or limited slip front can cause handling/steering issues in snow and ice. > (2) Finally, is, in the opinion of your esteemed group, 3.73 low enough, > or should I consider going with a 4.10? > Do you ever intend to go bigger than 30" tires? If not 3.73 with the 4.0 would be fine. -- JimG 80' CJ-7, 258 CID 35" BFG MT's on 15x10 Centerlines 4.56 D30-D44 SOA D300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks Warn 8000i w/dual batteries LockRight F&R |
Re: A Segue (was Re: 4.56 gears in a Dana 30 front)
"John Red-Horse" wrote in message: >Hey All, > > A quick follow-up... > > and the gear ratios are 3.07:1. > > Anyway, I've pretty much decided to lower that ratio to 3.73 Wouldn't that be a "higher ratio", which of course yields a lower gear? (hear we go again :-) > Regardless, all of this still leaves me with still more questions: > > (1) I drive mostly highway mountain (my house is at 7500ft, with town > around 5000) miles, and have 4wd to deal primarily with ice and snow > conditions on these roads. Should I consider moving from an open front > diff to a limited slip? What are some of the things I should consider in > making that decision? Does it go good enough now? Do you intend to do any off-road? A lLocked or limited slip front can cause handling/steering issues in snow and ice. > (2) Finally, is, in the opinion of your esteemed group, 3.73 low enough, > or should I consider going with a 4.10? > Do you ever intend to go bigger than 30" tires? If not 3.73 with the 4.0 would be fine. -- JimG 80' CJ-7, 258 CID 35" BFG MT's on 15x10 Centerlines 4.56 D30-D44 SOA D300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks Warn 8000i w/dual batteries LockRight F&R |
Re: A Segue (was Re: 4.56 gears in a Dana 30 front)
In article <100d89gaudee29b@corp.supernews.com>, jimg@cj7_2muchspam.com wrote:
> > >Does it go good enough now? I've had no complaints thus far, but I've never had it stuck either (I'm pretty conservative). I guess what I was asking is whether or not going limited slip would make my set-up more bullet-proof. > Do you intend to do any off-road? A lLocked or >limited slip front can cause handling/steering issues in snow and ice. > I do take it off-road, but only as a means to get somewhere; I am not going to make this vehicle a rock crawler. Your last statement gets at the crux of the matter: I know that a locker will affect handling in slick conditions; I didn't know if that was the case for limited-slip. > >Do you ever intend to go bigger than 30" tires? If not 3.73 with the 4.0 >would be fine. > I cannot imagine going to bigger tires. Thanks for all of your advice; it's really been helpful. cheers, john |
Re: A Segue (was Re: 4.56 gears in a Dana 30 front)
In article <100d89gaudee29b@corp.supernews.com>, jimg@cj7_2muchspam.com wrote:
> > >Does it go good enough now? I've had no complaints thus far, but I've never had it stuck either (I'm pretty conservative). I guess what I was asking is whether or not going limited slip would make my set-up more bullet-proof. > Do you intend to do any off-road? A lLocked or >limited slip front can cause handling/steering issues in snow and ice. > I do take it off-road, but only as a means to get somewhere; I am not going to make this vehicle a rock crawler. Your last statement gets at the crux of the matter: I know that a locker will affect handling in slick conditions; I didn't know if that was the case for limited-slip. > >Do you ever intend to go bigger than 30" tires? If not 3.73 with the 4.0 >would be fine. > I cannot imagine going to bigger tires. Thanks for all of your advice; it's really been helpful. cheers, john |
Re: A Segue (was Re: 4.56 gears in a Dana 30 front)
In article <100d89gaudee29b@corp.supernews.com>, jimg@cj7_2muchspam.com wrote:
> > >Does it go good enough now? I've had no complaints thus far, but I've never had it stuck either (I'm pretty conservative). I guess what I was asking is whether or not going limited slip would make my set-up more bullet-proof. > Do you intend to do any off-road? A lLocked or >limited slip front can cause handling/steering issues in snow and ice. > I do take it off-road, but only as a means to get somewhere; I am not going to make this vehicle a rock crawler. Your last statement gets at the crux of the matter: I know that a locker will affect handling in slick conditions; I didn't know if that was the case for limited-slip. > >Do you ever intend to go bigger than 30" tires? If not 3.73 with the 4.0 >would be fine. > I cannot imagine going to bigger tires. Thanks for all of your advice; it's really been helpful. cheers, john |
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