Have now re-geared the TJ!
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Re: Have now re-geared the TJ!
You are probably right.. better to go more than not enough!
JimG
"Snowboardripper" <snowboardripper@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> If you had gone with 4.10 you would
> be saying something else.
JimG
"Snowboardripper" <snowboardripper@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> If you had gone with 4.10 you would
> be saying something else.
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Re: Have now re-geared the TJ!
You are probably right.. better to go more than not enough!
JimG
"Snowboardripper" <snowboardripper@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> If you had gone with 4.10 you would
> be saying something else.
JimG
"Snowboardripper" <snowboardripper@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> If you had gone with 4.10 you would
> be saying something else.
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Re: Have now re-geared the TJ!
Hi Jerry,
I have no regrets, RPM's just a little high at highway speeds.
JimG
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:vl08d.10443$mS1.5680@fed1read05...
> Well, it's not just me that likes the 4.56/33" tire combination, that is
for
> sure.
>
> Jerry
>
> --
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> "JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote in message
> news:ih08d.8245$KV7.2947@news02.roc.ny...
> > Hi Jerry,
> >
> > Your recommendation weighed heavy in my decision. It just seems that 3K
> > at
> > 75 MPH is bit high. I was able to drive from southern WV to our capitol
> > and
> > never come out of 5th (except for the stupid tolls) which is about 2,500
> > feet of altitude change. I guess unless you drive both setups in all
> > conditions, it's hard to tell what is optimal.
> >
> > JimG
> >
> > "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
> > news:iV%7d.10434$mS1.9478@fed1read05...
> >> I had 4.10 gearing with 33" tires for a few years and I hated the
> >> combination, the rpms were low enough that I was always downshifting to
> > get
> >> up even minor grades. I'm a strong believer in the 4.56/33" tire
> >> combination for a Jeep with a 5-speed manual tranny. :)
> >>
> >> Jerry
> >> --
> >> Jerry Bransford
> >> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> >> See the Geezer Jeep at
> >> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> >> "JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote in message
> >> news:6T%7d.8242$Aa.1458@news02.roc.ny...
> >> > Went from 3.08 to 4.56 (based on suggestion from this group) on the
TJ.
> >> > Now
> >> > running 3K RPM at 75 mph, a little high to suit me. Plenty of power
in
> > 5th
> >> > gear! Probably go with 35's when I ware out the 33's... should be
just
> >> > right then! (The question in the back of my mind now: Should I have
> > gone
> >> > with 4.10's ?)
> >> >
> >> > --
> >> > JimG
> >> > 80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
> >> > 4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
> >> > 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
> >> > D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
> >> > Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> >> > Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
> >> >
> >> > 00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp
> >> > 4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear
> >> > 33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys
> >> > D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
>
I have no regrets, RPM's just a little high at highway speeds.
JimG
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:vl08d.10443$mS1.5680@fed1read05...
> Well, it's not just me that likes the 4.56/33" tire combination, that is
for
> sure.
>
> Jerry
>
> --
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> "JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote in message
> news:ih08d.8245$KV7.2947@news02.roc.ny...
> > Hi Jerry,
> >
> > Your recommendation weighed heavy in my decision. It just seems that 3K
> > at
> > 75 MPH is bit high. I was able to drive from southern WV to our capitol
> > and
> > never come out of 5th (except for the stupid tolls) which is about 2,500
> > feet of altitude change. I guess unless you drive both setups in all
> > conditions, it's hard to tell what is optimal.
> >
> > JimG
> >
> > "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
> > news:iV%7d.10434$mS1.9478@fed1read05...
> >> I had 4.10 gearing with 33" tires for a few years and I hated the
> >> combination, the rpms were low enough that I was always downshifting to
> > get
> >> up even minor grades. I'm a strong believer in the 4.56/33" tire
> >> combination for a Jeep with a 5-speed manual tranny. :)
> >>
> >> Jerry
> >> --
> >> Jerry Bransford
> >> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> >> See the Geezer Jeep at
> >> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> >> "JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote in message
> >> news:6T%7d.8242$Aa.1458@news02.roc.ny...
> >> > Went from 3.08 to 4.56 (based on suggestion from this group) on the
TJ.
> >> > Now
> >> > running 3K RPM at 75 mph, a little high to suit me. Plenty of power
in
> > 5th
> >> > gear! Probably go with 35's when I ware out the 33's... should be
just
> >> > right then! (The question in the back of my mind now: Should I have
> > gone
> >> > with 4.10's ?)
> >> >
> >> > --
> >> > JimG
> >> > 80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
> >> > 4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
> >> > 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
> >> > D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
> >> > Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> >> > Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
> >> >
> >> > 00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp
> >> > 4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear
> >> > 33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys
> >> > D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
>
Guest
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Re: Have now re-geared the TJ!
Hi Jerry,
I have no regrets, RPM's just a little high at highway speeds.
JimG
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:vl08d.10443$mS1.5680@fed1read05...
> Well, it's not just me that likes the 4.56/33" tire combination, that is
for
> sure.
>
> Jerry
>
> --
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> "JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote in message
> news:ih08d.8245$KV7.2947@news02.roc.ny...
> > Hi Jerry,
> >
> > Your recommendation weighed heavy in my decision. It just seems that 3K
> > at
> > 75 MPH is bit high. I was able to drive from southern WV to our capitol
> > and
> > never come out of 5th (except for the stupid tolls) which is about 2,500
> > feet of altitude change. I guess unless you drive both setups in all
> > conditions, it's hard to tell what is optimal.
> >
> > JimG
> >
> > "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
> > news:iV%7d.10434$mS1.9478@fed1read05...
> >> I had 4.10 gearing with 33" tires for a few years and I hated the
> >> combination, the rpms were low enough that I was always downshifting to
> > get
> >> up even minor grades. I'm a strong believer in the 4.56/33" tire
> >> combination for a Jeep with a 5-speed manual tranny. :)
> >>
> >> Jerry
> >> --
> >> Jerry Bransford
> >> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> >> See the Geezer Jeep at
> >> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> >> "JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote in message
> >> news:6T%7d.8242$Aa.1458@news02.roc.ny...
> >> > Went from 3.08 to 4.56 (based on suggestion from this group) on the
TJ.
> >> > Now
> >> > running 3K RPM at 75 mph, a little high to suit me. Plenty of power
in
> > 5th
> >> > gear! Probably go with 35's when I ware out the 33's... should be
just
> >> > right then! (The question in the back of my mind now: Should I have
> > gone
> >> > with 4.10's ?)
> >> >
> >> > --
> >> > JimG
> >> > 80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
> >> > 4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
> >> > 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
> >> > D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
> >> > Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> >> > Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
> >> >
> >> > 00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp
> >> > 4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear
> >> > 33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys
> >> > D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
>
I have no regrets, RPM's just a little high at highway speeds.
JimG
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:vl08d.10443$mS1.5680@fed1read05...
> Well, it's not just me that likes the 4.56/33" tire combination, that is
for
> sure.
>
> Jerry
>
> --
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> "JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote in message
> news:ih08d.8245$KV7.2947@news02.roc.ny...
> > Hi Jerry,
> >
> > Your recommendation weighed heavy in my decision. It just seems that 3K
> > at
> > 75 MPH is bit high. I was able to drive from southern WV to our capitol
> > and
> > never come out of 5th (except for the stupid tolls) which is about 2,500
> > feet of altitude change. I guess unless you drive both setups in all
> > conditions, it's hard to tell what is optimal.
> >
> > JimG
> >
> > "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
> > news:iV%7d.10434$mS1.9478@fed1read05...
> >> I had 4.10 gearing with 33" tires for a few years and I hated the
> >> combination, the rpms were low enough that I was always downshifting to
> > get
> >> up even minor grades. I'm a strong believer in the 4.56/33" tire
> >> combination for a Jeep with a 5-speed manual tranny. :)
> >>
> >> Jerry
> >> --
> >> Jerry Bransford
> >> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> >> See the Geezer Jeep at
> >> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> >> "JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote in message
> >> news:6T%7d.8242$Aa.1458@news02.roc.ny...
> >> > Went from 3.08 to 4.56 (based on suggestion from this group) on the
TJ.
> >> > Now
> >> > running 3K RPM at 75 mph, a little high to suit me. Plenty of power
in
> > 5th
> >> > gear! Probably go with 35's when I ware out the 33's... should be
just
> >> > right then! (The question in the back of my mind now: Should I have
> > gone
> >> > with 4.10's ?)
> >> >
> >> > --
> >> > JimG
> >> > 80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
> >> > 4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
> >> > 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
> >> > D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
> >> > Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> >> > Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
> >> >
> >> > 00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp
> >> > 4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear
> >> > 33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys
> >> > D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
>
Guest
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Re: Have now re-geared the TJ!
Hi Jerry,
I have no regrets, RPM's just a little high at highway speeds.
JimG
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:vl08d.10443$mS1.5680@fed1read05...
> Well, it's not just me that likes the 4.56/33" tire combination, that is
for
> sure.
>
> Jerry
>
> --
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> "JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote in message
> news:ih08d.8245$KV7.2947@news02.roc.ny...
> > Hi Jerry,
> >
> > Your recommendation weighed heavy in my decision. It just seems that 3K
> > at
> > 75 MPH is bit high. I was able to drive from southern WV to our capitol
> > and
> > never come out of 5th (except for the stupid tolls) which is about 2,500
> > feet of altitude change. I guess unless you drive both setups in all
> > conditions, it's hard to tell what is optimal.
> >
> > JimG
> >
> > "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
> > news:iV%7d.10434$mS1.9478@fed1read05...
> >> I had 4.10 gearing with 33" tires for a few years and I hated the
> >> combination, the rpms were low enough that I was always downshifting to
> > get
> >> up even minor grades. I'm a strong believer in the 4.56/33" tire
> >> combination for a Jeep with a 5-speed manual tranny. :)
> >>
> >> Jerry
> >> --
> >> Jerry Bransford
> >> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> >> See the Geezer Jeep at
> >> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> >> "JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote in message
> >> news:6T%7d.8242$Aa.1458@news02.roc.ny...
> >> > Went from 3.08 to 4.56 (based on suggestion from this group) on the
TJ.
> >> > Now
> >> > running 3K RPM at 75 mph, a little high to suit me. Plenty of power
in
> > 5th
> >> > gear! Probably go with 35's when I ware out the 33's... should be
just
> >> > right then! (The question in the back of my mind now: Should I have
> > gone
> >> > with 4.10's ?)
> >> >
> >> > --
> >> > JimG
> >> > 80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
> >> > 4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
> >> > 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
> >> > D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
> >> > Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> >> > Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
> >> >
> >> > 00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp
> >> > 4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear
> >> > 33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys
> >> > D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
>
I have no regrets, RPM's just a little high at highway speeds.
JimG
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:vl08d.10443$mS1.5680@fed1read05...
> Well, it's not just me that likes the 4.56/33" tire combination, that is
for
> sure.
>
> Jerry
>
> --
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> "JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote in message
> news:ih08d.8245$KV7.2947@news02.roc.ny...
> > Hi Jerry,
> >
> > Your recommendation weighed heavy in my decision. It just seems that 3K
> > at
> > 75 MPH is bit high. I was able to drive from southern WV to our capitol
> > and
> > never come out of 5th (except for the stupid tolls) which is about 2,500
> > feet of altitude change. I guess unless you drive both setups in all
> > conditions, it's hard to tell what is optimal.
> >
> > JimG
> >
> > "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
> > news:iV%7d.10434$mS1.9478@fed1read05...
> >> I had 4.10 gearing with 33" tires for a few years and I hated the
> >> combination, the rpms were low enough that I was always downshifting to
> > get
> >> up even minor grades. I'm a strong believer in the 4.56/33" tire
> >> combination for a Jeep with a 5-speed manual tranny. :)
> >>
> >> Jerry
> >> --
> >> Jerry Bransford
> >> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> >> See the Geezer Jeep at
> >> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> >> "JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote in message
> >> news:6T%7d.8242$Aa.1458@news02.roc.ny...
> >> > Went from 3.08 to 4.56 (based on suggestion from this group) on the
TJ.
> >> > Now
> >> > running 3K RPM at 75 mph, a little high to suit me. Plenty of power
in
> > 5th
> >> > gear! Probably go with 35's when I ware out the 33's... should be
just
> >> > right then! (The question in the back of my mind now: Should I have
> > gone
> >> > with 4.10's ?)
> >> >
> >> > --
> >> > JimG
> >> > 80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
> >> > 4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
> >> > 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
> >> > D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
> >> > Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> >> > Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
> >> >
> >> > 00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp
> >> > 4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear
> >> > 33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys
> >> > D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
>
Guest
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Re: Have now re-geared the TJ!
I have the same rpms with my present 4.88 gears and 35" tires, I have grown
to love the slightly higher rpms that compensate well for everything. :)
Jerry
--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
"JimG" <JimG@nospam.com> wrote in message
news:amf8d.5938$5e1.5050@news01.roc.ny...
> Hi Jerry,
>
> I have no regrets, RPM's just a little high at highway speeds.
>
> JimG
>
> "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
> news:vl08d.10443$mS1.5680@fed1read05...
>> Well, it's not just me that likes the 4.56/33" tire combination, that is
> for
>> sure.
>>
>> Jerry
>>
>> --
>> --
>> Jerry Bransford
>> PP-ASEL N6TAY
>> See the Geezer Jeep at
>> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>> "JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote in message
>> news:ih08d.8245$KV7.2947@news02.roc.ny...
>> > Hi Jerry,
>> >
>> > Your recommendation weighed heavy in my decision. It just seems that
>> > 3K
>> > at
>> > 75 MPH is bit high. I was able to drive from southern WV to our
>> > capitol
>> > and
>> > never come out of 5th (except for the stupid tolls) which is about
>> > 2,500
>> > feet of altitude change. I guess unless you drive both setups in all
>> > conditions, it's hard to tell what is optimal.
>> >
>> > JimG
>> >
>> > "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
>> > news:iV%7d.10434$mS1.9478@fed1read05...
>> >> I had 4.10 gearing with 33" tires for a few years and I hated the
>> >> combination, the rpms were low enough that I was always downshifting
>> >> to
>> > get
>> >> up even minor grades. I'm a strong believer in the 4.56/33" tire
>> >> combination for a Jeep with a 5-speed manual tranny. :)
>> >>
>> >> Jerry
>> >> --
>> >> Jerry Bransford
>> >> PP-ASEL N6TAY
>> >> See the Geezer Jeep at
>> >> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>> >> "JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote in message
>> >> news:6T%7d.8242$Aa.1458@news02.roc.ny...
>> >> > Went from 3.08 to 4.56 (based on suggestion from this group) on the
> TJ.
>> >> > Now
>> >> > running 3K RPM at 75 mph, a little high to suit me. Plenty of power
> in
>> > 5th
>> >> > gear! Probably go with 35's when I ware out the 33's... should be
> just
>> >> > right then! (The question in the back of my mind now: Should I have
>> > gone
>> >> > with 4.10's ?)
>> >> >
>> >> > --
>> >> > JimG
>> >> > 80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
>> >> > 4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
>> >> > 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
>> >> > D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
>> >> > Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
>> >> > Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
>> >> >
>> >> > 00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp
>> >> > 4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear
>> >> > 33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys
>> >> > D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >>
>> >>
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>
>
to love the slightly higher rpms that compensate well for everything. :)
Jerry
--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
"JimG" <JimG@nospam.com> wrote in message
news:amf8d.5938$5e1.5050@news01.roc.ny...
> Hi Jerry,
>
> I have no regrets, RPM's just a little high at highway speeds.
>
> JimG
>
> "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
> news:vl08d.10443$mS1.5680@fed1read05...
>> Well, it's not just me that likes the 4.56/33" tire combination, that is
> for
>> sure.
>>
>> Jerry
>>
>> --
>> --
>> Jerry Bransford
>> PP-ASEL N6TAY
>> See the Geezer Jeep at
>> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>> "JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote in message
>> news:ih08d.8245$KV7.2947@news02.roc.ny...
>> > Hi Jerry,
>> >
>> > Your recommendation weighed heavy in my decision. It just seems that
>> > 3K
>> > at
>> > 75 MPH is bit high. I was able to drive from southern WV to our
>> > capitol
>> > and
>> > never come out of 5th (except for the stupid tolls) which is about
>> > 2,500
>> > feet of altitude change. I guess unless you drive both setups in all
>> > conditions, it's hard to tell what is optimal.
>> >
>> > JimG
>> >
>> > "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
>> > news:iV%7d.10434$mS1.9478@fed1read05...
>> >> I had 4.10 gearing with 33" tires for a few years and I hated the
>> >> combination, the rpms were low enough that I was always downshifting
>> >> to
>> > get
>> >> up even minor grades. I'm a strong believer in the 4.56/33" tire
>> >> combination for a Jeep with a 5-speed manual tranny. :)
>> >>
>> >> Jerry
>> >> --
>> >> Jerry Bransford
>> >> PP-ASEL N6TAY
>> >> See the Geezer Jeep at
>> >> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>> >> "JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote in message
>> >> news:6T%7d.8242$Aa.1458@news02.roc.ny...
>> >> > Went from 3.08 to 4.56 (based on suggestion from this group) on the
> TJ.
>> >> > Now
>> >> > running 3K RPM at 75 mph, a little high to suit me. Plenty of power
> in
>> > 5th
>> >> > gear! Probably go with 35's when I ware out the 33's... should be
> just
>> >> > right then! (The question in the back of my mind now: Should I have
>> > gone
>> >> > with 4.10's ?)
>> >> >
>> >> > --
>> >> > JimG
>> >> > 80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
>> >> > 4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
>> >> > 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
>> >> > D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
>> >> > Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
>> >> > Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
>> >> >
>> >> > 00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp
>> >> > 4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear
>> >> > 33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys
>> >> > D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >>
>> >>
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>
>
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Re: Have now re-geared the TJ!
I have the same rpms with my present 4.88 gears and 35" tires, I have grown
to love the slightly higher rpms that compensate well for everything. :)
Jerry
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PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
"JimG" <JimG@nospam.com> wrote in message
news:amf8d.5938$5e1.5050@news01.roc.ny...
> Hi Jerry,
>
> I have no regrets, RPM's just a little high at highway speeds.
>
> JimG
>
> "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
> news:vl08d.10443$mS1.5680@fed1read05...
>> Well, it's not just me that likes the 4.56/33" tire combination, that is
> for
>> sure.
>>
>> Jerry
>>
>> --
>> --
>> Jerry Bransford
>> PP-ASEL N6TAY
>> See the Geezer Jeep at
>> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>> "JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote in message
>> news:ih08d.8245$KV7.2947@news02.roc.ny...
>> > Hi Jerry,
>> >
>> > Your recommendation weighed heavy in my decision. It just seems that
>> > 3K
>> > at
>> > 75 MPH is bit high. I was able to drive from southern WV to our
>> > capitol
>> > and
>> > never come out of 5th (except for the stupid tolls) which is about
>> > 2,500
>> > feet of altitude change. I guess unless you drive both setups in all
>> > conditions, it's hard to tell what is optimal.
>> >
>> > JimG
>> >
>> > "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
>> > news:iV%7d.10434$mS1.9478@fed1read05...
>> >> I had 4.10 gearing with 33" tires for a few years and I hated the
>> >> combination, the rpms were low enough that I was always downshifting
>> >> to
>> > get
>> >> up even minor grades. I'm a strong believer in the 4.56/33" tire
>> >> combination for a Jeep with a 5-speed manual tranny. :)
>> >>
>> >> Jerry
>> >> --
>> >> Jerry Bransford
>> >> PP-ASEL N6TAY
>> >> See the Geezer Jeep at
>> >> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>> >> "JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote in message
>> >> news:6T%7d.8242$Aa.1458@news02.roc.ny...
>> >> > Went from 3.08 to 4.56 (based on suggestion from this group) on the
> TJ.
>> >> > Now
>> >> > running 3K RPM at 75 mph, a little high to suit me. Plenty of power
> in
>> > 5th
>> >> > gear! Probably go with 35's when I ware out the 33's... should be
> just
>> >> > right then! (The question in the back of my mind now: Should I have
>> > gone
>> >> > with 4.10's ?)
>> >> >
>> >> > --
>> >> > JimG
>> >> > 80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
>> >> > 4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
>> >> > 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
>> >> > D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
>> >> > Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
>> >> > Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
>> >> >
>> >> > 00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp
>> >> > 4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear
>> >> > 33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys
>> >> > D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >>
>> >>
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>
>
to love the slightly higher rpms that compensate well for everything. :)
Jerry
--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
"JimG" <JimG@nospam.com> wrote in message
news:amf8d.5938$5e1.5050@news01.roc.ny...
> Hi Jerry,
>
> I have no regrets, RPM's just a little high at highway speeds.
>
> JimG
>
> "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
> news:vl08d.10443$mS1.5680@fed1read05...
>> Well, it's not just me that likes the 4.56/33" tire combination, that is
> for
>> sure.
>>
>> Jerry
>>
>> --
>> --
>> Jerry Bransford
>> PP-ASEL N6TAY
>> See the Geezer Jeep at
>> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>> "JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote in message
>> news:ih08d.8245$KV7.2947@news02.roc.ny...
>> > Hi Jerry,
>> >
>> > Your recommendation weighed heavy in my decision. It just seems that
>> > 3K
>> > at
>> > 75 MPH is bit high. I was able to drive from southern WV to our
>> > capitol
>> > and
>> > never come out of 5th (except for the stupid tolls) which is about
>> > 2,500
>> > feet of altitude change. I guess unless you drive both setups in all
>> > conditions, it's hard to tell what is optimal.
>> >
>> > JimG
>> >
>> > "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
>> > news:iV%7d.10434$mS1.9478@fed1read05...
>> >> I had 4.10 gearing with 33" tires for a few years and I hated the
>> >> combination, the rpms were low enough that I was always downshifting
>> >> to
>> > get
>> >> up even minor grades. I'm a strong believer in the 4.56/33" tire
>> >> combination for a Jeep with a 5-speed manual tranny. :)
>> >>
>> >> Jerry
>> >> --
>> >> Jerry Bransford
>> >> PP-ASEL N6TAY
>> >> See the Geezer Jeep at
>> >> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>> >> "JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote in message
>> >> news:6T%7d.8242$Aa.1458@news02.roc.ny...
>> >> > Went from 3.08 to 4.56 (based on suggestion from this group) on the
> TJ.
>> >> > Now
>> >> > running 3K RPM at 75 mph, a little high to suit me. Plenty of power
> in
>> > 5th
>> >> > gear! Probably go with 35's when I ware out the 33's... should be
> just
>> >> > right then! (The question in the back of my mind now: Should I have
>> > gone
>> >> > with 4.10's ?)
>> >> >
>> >> > --
>> >> > JimG
>> >> > 80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
>> >> > 4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
>> >> > 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
>> >> > D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
>> >> > Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
>> >> > Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
>> >> >
>> >> > 00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp
>> >> > 4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear
>> >> > 33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys
>> >> > D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >>
>> >>
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>
>
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Re: Have now re-geared the TJ!
I have the same rpms with my present 4.88 gears and 35" tires, I have grown
to love the slightly higher rpms that compensate well for everything. :)
Jerry
--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
"JimG" <JimG@nospam.com> wrote in message
news:amf8d.5938$5e1.5050@news01.roc.ny...
> Hi Jerry,
>
> I have no regrets, RPM's just a little high at highway speeds.
>
> JimG
>
> "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
> news:vl08d.10443$mS1.5680@fed1read05...
>> Well, it's not just me that likes the 4.56/33" tire combination, that is
> for
>> sure.
>>
>> Jerry
>>
>> --
>> --
>> Jerry Bransford
>> PP-ASEL N6TAY
>> See the Geezer Jeep at
>> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>> "JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote in message
>> news:ih08d.8245$KV7.2947@news02.roc.ny...
>> > Hi Jerry,
>> >
>> > Your recommendation weighed heavy in my decision. It just seems that
>> > 3K
>> > at
>> > 75 MPH is bit high. I was able to drive from southern WV to our
>> > capitol
>> > and
>> > never come out of 5th (except for the stupid tolls) which is about
>> > 2,500
>> > feet of altitude change. I guess unless you drive both setups in all
>> > conditions, it's hard to tell what is optimal.
>> >
>> > JimG
>> >
>> > "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
>> > news:iV%7d.10434$mS1.9478@fed1read05...
>> >> I had 4.10 gearing with 33" tires for a few years and I hated the
>> >> combination, the rpms were low enough that I was always downshifting
>> >> to
>> > get
>> >> up even minor grades. I'm a strong believer in the 4.56/33" tire
>> >> combination for a Jeep with a 5-speed manual tranny. :)
>> >>
>> >> Jerry
>> >> --
>> >> Jerry Bransford
>> >> PP-ASEL N6TAY
>> >> See the Geezer Jeep at
>> >> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>> >> "JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote in message
>> >> news:6T%7d.8242$Aa.1458@news02.roc.ny...
>> >> > Went from 3.08 to 4.56 (based on suggestion from this group) on the
> TJ.
>> >> > Now
>> >> > running 3K RPM at 75 mph, a little high to suit me. Plenty of power
> in
>> > 5th
>> >> > gear! Probably go with 35's when I ware out the 33's... should be
> just
>> >> > right then! (The question in the back of my mind now: Should I have
>> > gone
>> >> > with 4.10's ?)
>> >> >
>> >> > --
>> >> > JimG
>> >> > 80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
>> >> > 4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
>> >> > 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
>> >> > D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
>> >> > Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
>> >> > Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
>> >> >
>> >> > 00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp
>> >> > 4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear
>> >> > 33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys
>> >> > D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >>
>> >>
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>
>
to love the slightly higher rpms that compensate well for everything. :)
Jerry
--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
"JimG" <JimG@nospam.com> wrote in message
news:amf8d.5938$5e1.5050@news01.roc.ny...
> Hi Jerry,
>
> I have no regrets, RPM's just a little high at highway speeds.
>
> JimG
>
> "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
> news:vl08d.10443$mS1.5680@fed1read05...
>> Well, it's not just me that likes the 4.56/33" tire combination, that is
> for
>> sure.
>>
>> Jerry
>>
>> --
>> --
>> Jerry Bransford
>> PP-ASEL N6TAY
>> See the Geezer Jeep at
>> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>> "JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote in message
>> news:ih08d.8245$KV7.2947@news02.roc.ny...
>> > Hi Jerry,
>> >
>> > Your recommendation weighed heavy in my decision. It just seems that
>> > 3K
>> > at
>> > 75 MPH is bit high. I was able to drive from southern WV to our
>> > capitol
>> > and
>> > never come out of 5th (except for the stupid tolls) which is about
>> > 2,500
>> > feet of altitude change. I guess unless you drive both setups in all
>> > conditions, it's hard to tell what is optimal.
>> >
>> > JimG
>> >
>> > "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
>> > news:iV%7d.10434$mS1.9478@fed1read05...
>> >> I had 4.10 gearing with 33" tires for a few years and I hated the
>> >> combination, the rpms were low enough that I was always downshifting
>> >> to
>> > get
>> >> up even minor grades. I'm a strong believer in the 4.56/33" tire
>> >> combination for a Jeep with a 5-speed manual tranny. :)
>> >>
>> >> Jerry
>> >> --
>> >> Jerry Bransford
>> >> PP-ASEL N6TAY
>> >> See the Geezer Jeep at
>> >> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>> >> "JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote in message
>> >> news:6T%7d.8242$Aa.1458@news02.roc.ny...
>> >> > Went from 3.08 to 4.56 (based on suggestion from this group) on the
> TJ.
>> >> > Now
>> >> > running 3K RPM at 75 mph, a little high to suit me. Plenty of power
> in
>> > 5th
>> >> > gear! Probably go with 35's when I ware out the 33's... should be
> just
>> >> > right then! (The question in the back of my mind now: Should I have
>> > gone
>> >> > with 4.10's ?)
>> >> >
>> >> > --
>> >> > JimG
>> >> > 80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
>> >> > 4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
>> >> > 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
>> >> > D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
>> >> > Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
>> >> > Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
>> >> >
>> >> > 00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp
>> >> > 4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear
>> >> > 33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys
>> >> > D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >>
>> >>
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>
>
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Re: Have now re-geared the TJ!
WOW!
no one said "Real Jeeps" don't go on the highway...LOL
Jeff
"twaldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
news:1Rb8d.1042$Al3.50@newssvr30.news.prodigy.com. ..
> If you are going up to 35s, you will be glad you didn't put in the 4.10s.
>
> JimG wrote:
>
> > Went from 3.08 to 4.56 (based on suggestion from this group) on the TJ.
Now
> > running 3K RPM at 75 mph, a little high to suit me. Plenty of power in
5th
> > gear! Probably go with 35's when I ware out the 33's... should be just
> > right then! (The question in the back of my mind now: Should I have
gone
> > with 4.10's ?)
> >
>
> --
> __________________________________________________ _________
> tw
>
> 03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
> 01 XJ Sport
>
> There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
> -- Dave Barry
>
> Pronunciation: 'jEp
> Function: noun
> Date: 1940
>
> Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
> A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
> 1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
> World War II.
>
> (Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
> __________________________________________________ _________
>
no one said "Real Jeeps" don't go on the highway...LOL
Jeff
"twaldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
news:1Rb8d.1042$Al3.50@newssvr30.news.prodigy.com. ..
> If you are going up to 35s, you will be glad you didn't put in the 4.10s.
>
> JimG wrote:
>
> > Went from 3.08 to 4.56 (based on suggestion from this group) on the TJ.
Now
> > running 3K RPM at 75 mph, a little high to suit me. Plenty of power in
5th
> > gear! Probably go with 35's when I ware out the 33's... should be just
> > right then! (The question in the back of my mind now: Should I have
gone
> > with 4.10's ?)
> >
>
> --
> __________________________________________________ _________
> tw
>
> 03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
> 01 XJ Sport
>
> There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
> -- Dave Barry
>
> Pronunciation: 'jEp
> Function: noun
> Date: 1940
>
> Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
> A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
> 1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
> World War II.
>
> (Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
> __________________________________________________ _________
>
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Re: Have now re-geared the TJ!
WOW!
no one said "Real Jeeps" don't go on the highway...LOL
Jeff
"twaldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
news:1Rb8d.1042$Al3.50@newssvr30.news.prodigy.com. ..
> If you are going up to 35s, you will be glad you didn't put in the 4.10s.
>
> JimG wrote:
>
> > Went from 3.08 to 4.56 (based on suggestion from this group) on the TJ.
Now
> > running 3K RPM at 75 mph, a little high to suit me. Plenty of power in
5th
> > gear! Probably go with 35's when I ware out the 33's... should be just
> > right then! (The question in the back of my mind now: Should I have
gone
> > with 4.10's ?)
> >
>
> --
> __________________________________________________ _________
> tw
>
> 03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
> 01 XJ Sport
>
> There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
> -- Dave Barry
>
> Pronunciation: 'jEp
> Function: noun
> Date: 1940
>
> Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
> A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
> 1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
> World War II.
>
> (Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
> __________________________________________________ _________
>
no one said "Real Jeeps" don't go on the highway...LOL
Jeff
"twaldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
news:1Rb8d.1042$Al3.50@newssvr30.news.prodigy.com. ..
> If you are going up to 35s, you will be glad you didn't put in the 4.10s.
>
> JimG wrote:
>
> > Went from 3.08 to 4.56 (based on suggestion from this group) on the TJ.
Now
> > running 3K RPM at 75 mph, a little high to suit me. Plenty of power in
5th
> > gear! Probably go with 35's when I ware out the 33's... should be just
> > right then! (The question in the back of my mind now: Should I have
gone
> > with 4.10's ?)
> >
>
> --
> __________________________________________________ _________
> tw
>
> 03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
> 01 XJ Sport
>
> There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
> -- Dave Barry
>
> Pronunciation: 'jEp
> Function: noun
> Date: 1940
>
> Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
> A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
> 1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
> World War II.
>
> (Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
> __________________________________________________ _________
>