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
>

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
>

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
>

Re: Newbie Questions - Getting ready to take the plunge
 

Axle ID

http://www.nationwideparts.com/differentials.htm


"Earle Horton" <Earle-NOSPAM-Horton@msn.com> wrote in message
news:44d0ad48$0$3499$a82e2bb9@reader.athenanews.co m...
> 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
>>
>
>

Re: Newbie Questions - Getting ready to take the plunge
 

Axle ID

http://www.nationwideparts.com/differentials.htm


"Earle Horton" <Earle-NOSPAM-Horton@msn.com> wrote in message
news:44d0ad48$0$3499$a82e2bb9@reader.athenanews.co m...
> 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
>>
>
>

Re: Newbie Questions - Getting ready to take the plunge
 

Axle ID

http://www.nationwideparts.com/differentials.htm


"Earle Horton" <Earle-NOSPAM-Horton@msn.com> wrote in message
news:44d0ad48$0$3499$a82e2bb9@reader.athenanews.co m...
> 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
>>
>
>

Re: Newbie Questions - Getting ready to take the plunge
 

Axle ID

http://www.nationwideparts.com/differentials.htm


"Earle Horton" <Earle-NOSPAM-Horton@msn.com> wrote in message
news:44d0ad48$0$3499$a82e2bb9@reader.athenanews.co m...
> 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
>>
>
>

Re: Newbie Questions - Getting ready to take the plunge
 

"Kevtrane" <kevtrane@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1154524576.071249.12010@i3g2000cwc.googlegrou ps.com...
>
> 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

Well, remember, this is only MY opinion... your mileage may vary.
As for my 06...
There aren't words to tell how crazy I am about this Jeep. It's better than
Burt Reynolds, Sean Connery, Robert Redford, Sam Elliot and Tom Sellick all
rolled into one. Ok, well maybe not THAT good, but if you left out only one
of them it would be a close match LOL.

Last summer I traded in my 98 Cobra convertible and bought an 06 Liberty to
haul my grandson in. He (with his momma) moved back across the country after
just three months and I was stuck in an SUV.
After 6 months I couldn't stand it another minute, and even though it was a
very nice rig, I traded it in. I Hated having a hard top more than anything
and I really wanted a Wrangler. I took a helluva hit $$$ but here I am and
all smiles. I will be in debit for years making payments so high I shudder
at the thought BUT - I love my Rubicon, and I would not trade it back for
anything else - period. I don't regret it a bit.

I'm like you in that I don't do any really harsh off roading, some hills,
and I definitely like to stomp in mud puddles. I got him stuck the first
time just last week in fact.
Sittin on his belly pans, all four wheels spinnin. We had to walk out to get
the truck. http://www.selby.ws/images/Dangit.jpg

I hope that you find something that really makes you happy, having the
obsession and no resolve will make you crazy after awhile.

When I had the Liberty I started collecting little white Rubicon diecasts..
I laughed later telling my husband it was easier to buy a Jeep to match the
collectibles than it was the other way around!
It must have been my subconscious nagging at me all along.

Kate

Re: Newbie Questions - Getting ready to take the plunge
 

"Kevtrane" <kevtrane@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1154524576.071249.12010@i3g2000cwc.googlegrou ps.com...
>
> 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

Well, remember, this is only MY opinion... your mileage may vary.
As for my 06...
There aren't words to tell how crazy I am about this Jeep. It's better than
Burt Reynolds, Sean Connery, Robert Redford, Sam Elliot and Tom Sellick all
rolled into one. Ok, well maybe not THAT good, but if you left out only one
of them it would be a close match LOL.

Last summer I traded in my 98 Cobra convertible and bought an 06 Liberty to
haul my grandson in. He (with his momma) moved back across the country after
just three months and I was stuck in an SUV.
After 6 months I couldn't stand it another minute, and even though it was a
very nice rig, I traded it in. I Hated having a hard top more than anything
and I really wanted a Wrangler. I took a helluva hit $$$ but here I am and
all smiles. I will be in debit for years making payments so high I shudder
at the thought BUT - I love my Rubicon, and I would not trade it back for
anything else - period. I don't regret it a bit.

I'm like you in that I don't do any really harsh off roading, some hills,
and I definitely like to stomp in mud puddles. I got him stuck the first
time just last week in fact.
Sittin on his belly pans, all four wheels spinnin. We had to walk out to get
the truck. http://www.selby.ws/images/Dangit.jpg

I hope that you find something that really makes you happy, having the
obsession and no resolve will make you crazy after awhile.

When I had the Liberty I started collecting little white Rubicon diecasts..
I laughed later telling my husband it was easier to buy a Jeep to match the
collectibles than it was the other way around!
It must have been my subconscious nagging at me all along.

Kate

Re: Newbie Questions - Getting ready to take the plunge
 

"Kevtrane" <kevtrane@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1154524576.071249.12010@i3g2000cwc.googlegrou ps.com...
>
> 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

Well, remember, this is only MY opinion... your mileage may vary.
As for my 06...
There aren't words to tell how crazy I am about this Jeep. It's better than
Burt Reynolds, Sean Connery, Robert Redford, Sam Elliot and Tom Sellick all
rolled into one. Ok, well maybe not THAT good, but if you left out only one
of them it would be a close match LOL.

Last summer I traded in my 98 Cobra convertible and bought an 06 Liberty to
haul my grandson in. He (with his momma) moved back across the country after
just three months and I was stuck in an SUV.
After 6 months I couldn't stand it another minute, and even though it was a
very nice rig, I traded it in. I Hated having a hard top more than anything
and I really wanted a Wrangler. I took a helluva hit $$$ but here I am and
all smiles. I will be in debit for years making payments so high I shudder
at the thought BUT - I love my Rubicon, and I would not trade it back for
anything else - period. I don't regret it a bit.

I'm like you in that I don't do any really harsh off roading, some hills,
and I definitely like to stomp in mud puddles. I got him stuck the first
time just last week in fact.
Sittin on his belly pans, all four wheels spinnin. We had to walk out to get
the truck. http://www.selby.ws/images/Dangit.jpg

I hope that you find something that really makes you happy, having the
obsession and no resolve will make you crazy after awhile.

When I had the Liberty I started collecting little white Rubicon diecasts..
I laughed later telling my husband it was easier to buy a Jeep to match the
collectibles than it was the other way around!
It must have been my subconscious nagging at me all along.

Kate