Re: Newbie Questions - Getting ready to take the plunge
 

Bill thanks for your quick reply I appreciate your help.


> The TJs with the Dana 44 rear end are the preferred models for strength,
> gearing depends on what you intend to do..... with plowing in mind you want
> the numerically highest ratio you can find for that extra low end power.

When I look at a Jeep how can I tell the difference between the Dana 44
and the less preferred ones. Also how can I tell what the gearing is,
is it on a plate somewhere?

> Welcome to the dark side.....

Thanks, I'm sure this is an ominous warning

Re: Newbie Questions - Getting ready to take the plunge
 

Kate,

Thanks for the advice. What you say kind of echos what my thinking has
been so I fee like I'm on the right track at least.

Hope you are enjoying you 06'

Kev

Re: Newbie Questions - Getting ready to take the plunge
 

Kate,

Thanks for the advice. What you say kind of echos what my thinking has
been so I fee like I'm on the right track at least.

Hope you are enjoying you 06'

Kev

Re: Newbie Questions - Getting ready to take the plunge
 

Kate,

Thanks for the advice. What you say kind of echos what my thinking has
been so I fee like I'm on the right track at least.

Hope you are enjoying you 06'

Kev

Re: Newbie Questions - Getting ready to take the plunge
 

Kate,

Thanks for the advice. What you say kind of echos what my thinking has
been so I fee like I'm on the right track at least.

Hope you are enjoying you 06'

Kev

Re: Newbie Questions - Getting ready to take the plunge
 

Kevtrane wrote:

> Also are there specific features to get or avoid? I read
> something about the rear ends and gearing, how can I tell if I have the
> better rear end & gears?


After three years of driving a Wrangler "X" with the Dana 30 (3.07
ratio), last month I upgraded to a 2006 Sport with the Dana 44 (3.73).
What a difference -- I'd NEVER go back to what I had before! I was
always downshifting and wondering how all those other Jeeps went up the
hills so easily. Now I know.

I first looked at upgrading to the Rubicon, but in the end opted for a
Sport with limited-slip. I don't do much rock crawling -- mostly forest
trails, so I concluded that the Rubicon with its lockers and added
weight (gas prices!) would be overkill. To me, the Sport seems to offer
the best balance for someone who uses a TJ as the daily driver, but also
hits some fairly rugged trails and requires good winter performance.

Mine was the last of the 2006 "Golden Eagle" editions available at my
local dealers. That screaming chicken gets A LOT of attention and nice
comments. I'd guess that there are far fewer TJ Golden Eagles around
than Rubicons even, and I'm enjoying it. Mostly I wanted to get one of
the last of the late, great I-6's before it goes out of production, and
hopefully keep it 'til I die, heh.

Mike


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Re: Newbie Questions - Getting ready to take the plunge
 

Kevtrane wrote:

> Also are there specific features to get or avoid? I read
> something about the rear ends and gearing, how can I tell if I have the
> better rear end & gears?


After three years of driving a Wrangler "X" with the Dana 30 (3.07
ratio), last month I upgraded to a 2006 Sport with the Dana 44 (3.73).
What a difference -- I'd NEVER go back to what I had before! I was
always downshifting and wondering how all those other Jeeps went up the
hills so easily. Now I know.

I first looked at upgrading to the Rubicon, but in the end opted for a
Sport with limited-slip. I don't do much rock crawling -- mostly forest
trails, so I concluded that the Rubicon with its lockers and added
weight (gas prices!) would be overkill. To me, the Sport seems to offer
the best balance for someone who uses a TJ as the daily driver, but also
hits some fairly rugged trails and requires good winter performance.

Mine was the last of the 2006 "Golden Eagle" editions available at my
local dealers. That screaming chicken gets A LOT of attention and nice
comments. I'd guess that there are far fewer TJ Golden Eagles around
than Rubicons even, and I'm enjoying it. Mostly I wanted to get one of
the last of the late, great I-6's before it goes out of production, and
hopefully keep it 'til I die, heh.

Mike


--
(for email address, change 'XX' to 'bb')

Re: Newbie Questions - Getting ready to take the plunge
 

Kevtrane wrote:

> Also are there specific features to get or avoid? I read
> something about the rear ends and gearing, how can I tell if I have the
> better rear end & gears?


After three years of driving a Wrangler "X" with the Dana 30 (3.07
ratio), last month I upgraded to a 2006 Sport with the Dana 44 (3.73).
What a difference -- I'd NEVER go back to what I had before! I was
always downshifting and wondering how all those other Jeeps went up the
hills so easily. Now I know.

I first looked at upgrading to the Rubicon, but in the end opted for a
Sport with limited-slip. I don't do much rock crawling -- mostly forest
trails, so I concluded that the Rubicon with its lockers and added
weight (gas prices!) would be overkill. To me, the Sport seems to offer
the best balance for someone who uses a TJ as the daily driver, but also
hits some fairly rugged trails and requires good winter performance.

Mine was the last of the 2006 "Golden Eagle" editions available at my
local dealers. That screaming chicken gets A LOT of attention and nice
comments. I'd guess that there are far fewer TJ Golden Eagles around
than Rubicons even, and I'm enjoying it. Mostly I wanted to get one of
the last of the late, great I-6's before it goes out of production, and
hopefully keep it 'til I die, heh.

Mike


--
(for email address, change 'XX' to 'bb')

Re: Newbie Questions - Getting ready to take the plunge
 

Kevtrane wrote:

> Also are there specific features to get or avoid? I read
> something about the rear ends and gearing, how can I tell if I have the
> better rear end & gears?


After three years of driving a Wrangler "X" with the Dana 30 (3.07
ratio), last month I upgraded to a 2006 Sport with the Dana 44 (3.73).
What a difference -- I'd NEVER go back to what I had before! I was
always downshifting and wondering how all those other Jeeps went up the
hills so easily. Now I know.

I first looked at upgrading to the Rubicon, but in the end opted for a
Sport with limited-slip. I don't do much rock crawling -- mostly forest
trails, so I concluded that the Rubicon with its lockers and added
weight (gas prices!) would be overkill. To me, the Sport seems to offer
the best balance for someone who uses a TJ as the daily driver, but also
hits some fairly rugged trails and requires good winter performance.

Mine was the last of the 2006 "Golden Eagle" editions available at my
local dealers. That screaming chicken gets A LOT of attention and nice
comments. I'd guess that there are far fewer TJ Golden Eagles around
than Rubicons even, and I'm enjoying it. Mostly I wanted to get one of
the last of the late, great I-6's before it goes out of production, and
hopefully keep it 'til I die, heh.

Mike


--
(for email address, change 'XX' to 'bb')

Re: Newbie Questions - Getting ready to take the plunge
 

There is a small plate under one of the pumpkin cover bolts, that says which
ratio it is.

Earle

"Kevtrane" <kevtrane@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1154524356.368005.83560@m73g2000cwd.googlegro ups.com...
> Bill thanks for your quick reply I appreciate your help.
>
>
> > The TJs with the Dana 44 rear end are the preferred models for strength,
> > gearing depends on what you intend to do..... with plowing in mind you
want
> > the numerically highest ratio you can find for that extra low end power.
>
> When I look at a Jeep how can I tell the difference between the Dana 44
> and the less preferred ones. Also how can I tell what the gearing is,
> is it on a plate somewhere?
>
> > Welcome to the dark side.....
>
> Thanks, I'm sure this is an ominous warning
>