opinions on gearing
01-02-2004, 01:57 PM
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Re: opinions on gearing
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@mecox.net> wrote in message
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> Though I always recommend 4.56 gears for 33" tires on a 4.0L equipped Jeep
what about with the factory auto?
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> Though I always recommend 4.56 gears for 33" tires on a 4.0L equipped Jeep
what about with the factory auto?
--
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http://7SlotGrille.com
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01-02-2004, 01:57 PM
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Re: opinions on gearing
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@mecox.net> wrote in message
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> Though I always recommend 4.56 gears for 33" tires on a 4.0L equipped Jeep
what about with the factory auto?
--
Nathan W. Collier
http://7SlotGrille.com
http://UtilityOffRoad.com
news:ChhJb.37134$gN.4342@fed1read05...
> Though I always recommend 4.56 gears for 33" tires on a 4.0L equipped Jeep
what about with the factory auto?
--
Nathan W. Collier
http://7SlotGrille.com
http://UtilityOffRoad.com
01-02-2004, 02:09 PM
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Re: opinions on gearing
True. He could always easily step up to 35s too in the future with those
4.88s. But, then again, that might be pushing it with the 2.5L.
Of course being a family member, Greg's brother-in-law should give him a
nice big discount on the labor cost!
Terry.
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@mecox.net> wrote in message
news:ChhJb.37134$gN.4342@fed1read05...
> Though I always recommend 4.56 gears for 33" tires on a 4.0L equipped
Jeep,
> I would go to 4.88 for 33" tires for a 2.5L equipped Jeep instead.
There's
> just not enough difference between 4.11 and 4.56 to justify the $1200 or
so
> cost to regear on his 2.5L Wrangler.
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> To email, remove 'me' from my email address
> KC6TAY, PP-ASEL
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>
> "Terry Jeffrey" <twjeffrey@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:engJb.30480$Pg1.17291@newsread1.news.pas.eart hlink.net...
> > 4.56s will work out fine.
> >
> > I used to run 4.56s with 33s" (and a Ford 9 rearend w/ Detroit) for
> several
> > years in my YJ. It's a good combo IMO. But your daughter may not like
> the
> > road handling characteristics of the Detroit -- my wife will not drive
> mine
> > on the road now (but that is fine with me :)). Plus, be careful in the
> icy
> > stuff with the Detroit rear. My YJ has dual Detroit lockers and we are
in
> > Montana - just make sure your daughter remembers what she is driving and
> > what to expect from the Detroit, especially when it gets slick. Drive
> slow
> > and cautiously!!
> >
> > Good luck.
> > Terry.
> >
> >
> > "Greg" <greglc84@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:n36Jb.910894$9l5.569952@pd7tw2no...
> > > Daughter has a 95 YJ, 2.5 L engine, 4.10 gears now and 31"s, we just
> > > picked up a ford 9" to replace her D 35, brother-in-law who is a ford
> > master
> > > machanic and aside from building up his own Bronco and then F150, does
> > swaps
> > > for people all the time. Anyway he has suggested 4.56 gears for her,
> she's
> > > going to 33" BFGs, he'll be putting a detroit in it for her also, but
I
> > was
> > > just wondering what everyone thinks about the gearing.
> > > By the way, got the rear end from pic-your-part in Calgary Alberta,
> > boxing
> > > week sale, $19.00 plus $10.00 core charge for any axle. Trannys were
> 29.00
> > > and engines were 49.00, you could build a car for 500 bucks I bet.
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
4.88s. But, then again, that might be pushing it with the 2.5L.
Of course being a family member, Greg's brother-in-law should give him a
nice big discount on the labor cost!
Terry.
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@mecox.net> wrote in message
news:ChhJb.37134$gN.4342@fed1read05...
> Though I always recommend 4.56 gears for 33" tires on a 4.0L equipped
Jeep,
> I would go to 4.88 for 33" tires for a 2.5L equipped Jeep instead.
There's
> just not enough difference between 4.11 and 4.56 to justify the $1200 or
so
> cost to regear on his 2.5L Wrangler.
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> To email, remove 'me' from my email address
> KC6TAY, PP-ASEL
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>
> "Terry Jeffrey" <twjeffrey@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:engJb.30480$Pg1.17291@newsread1.news.pas.eart hlink.net...
> > 4.56s will work out fine.
> >
> > I used to run 4.56s with 33s" (and a Ford 9 rearend w/ Detroit) for
> several
> > years in my YJ. It's a good combo IMO. But your daughter may not like
> the
> > road handling characteristics of the Detroit -- my wife will not drive
> mine
> > on the road now (but that is fine with me :)). Plus, be careful in the
> icy
> > stuff with the Detroit rear. My YJ has dual Detroit lockers and we are
in
> > Montana - just make sure your daughter remembers what she is driving and
> > what to expect from the Detroit, especially when it gets slick. Drive
> slow
> > and cautiously!!
> >
> > Good luck.
> > Terry.
> >
> >
> > "Greg" <greglc84@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:n36Jb.910894$9l5.569952@pd7tw2no...
> > > Daughter has a 95 YJ, 2.5 L engine, 4.10 gears now and 31"s, we just
> > > picked up a ford 9" to replace her D 35, brother-in-law who is a ford
> > master
> > > machanic and aside from building up his own Bronco and then F150, does
> > swaps
> > > for people all the time. Anyway he has suggested 4.56 gears for her,
> she's
> > > going to 33" BFGs, he'll be putting a detroit in it for her also, but
I
> > was
> > > just wondering what everyone thinks about the gearing.
> > > By the way, got the rear end from pic-your-part in Calgary Alberta,
> > boxing
> > > week sale, $19.00 plus $10.00 core charge for any axle. Trannys were
> 29.00
> > > and engines were 49.00, you could build a car for 500 bucks I bet.
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
01-02-2004, 02:09 PM
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Re: opinions on gearing
True. He could always easily step up to 35s too in the future with those
4.88s. But, then again, that might be pushing it with the 2.5L.
Of course being a family member, Greg's brother-in-law should give him a
nice big discount on the labor cost!
Terry.
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@mecox.net> wrote in message
news:ChhJb.37134$gN.4342@fed1read05...
> Though I always recommend 4.56 gears for 33" tires on a 4.0L equipped
Jeep,
> I would go to 4.88 for 33" tires for a 2.5L equipped Jeep instead.
There's
> just not enough difference between 4.11 and 4.56 to justify the $1200 or
so
> cost to regear on his 2.5L Wrangler.
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> To email, remove 'me' from my email address
> KC6TAY, PP-ASEL
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>
> "Terry Jeffrey" <twjeffrey@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:engJb.30480$Pg1.17291@newsread1.news.pas.eart hlink.net...
> > 4.56s will work out fine.
> >
> > I used to run 4.56s with 33s" (and a Ford 9 rearend w/ Detroit) for
> several
> > years in my YJ. It's a good combo IMO. But your daughter may not like
> the
> > road handling characteristics of the Detroit -- my wife will not drive
> mine
> > on the road now (but that is fine with me :)). Plus, be careful in the
> icy
> > stuff with the Detroit rear. My YJ has dual Detroit lockers and we are
in
> > Montana - just make sure your daughter remembers what she is driving and
> > what to expect from the Detroit, especially when it gets slick. Drive
> slow
> > and cautiously!!
> >
> > Good luck.
> > Terry.
> >
> >
> > "Greg" <greglc84@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:n36Jb.910894$9l5.569952@pd7tw2no...
> > > Daughter has a 95 YJ, 2.5 L engine, 4.10 gears now and 31"s, we just
> > > picked up a ford 9" to replace her D 35, brother-in-law who is a ford
> > master
> > > machanic and aside from building up his own Bronco and then F150, does
> > swaps
> > > for people all the time. Anyway he has suggested 4.56 gears for her,
> she's
> > > going to 33" BFGs, he'll be putting a detroit in it for her also, but
I
> > was
> > > just wondering what everyone thinks about the gearing.
> > > By the way, got the rear end from pic-your-part in Calgary Alberta,
> > boxing
> > > week sale, $19.00 plus $10.00 core charge for any axle. Trannys were
> 29.00
> > > and engines were 49.00, you could build a car for 500 bucks I bet.
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
4.88s. But, then again, that might be pushing it with the 2.5L.
Of course being a family member, Greg's brother-in-law should give him a
nice big discount on the labor cost!
Terry.
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@mecox.net> wrote in message
news:ChhJb.37134$gN.4342@fed1read05...
> Though I always recommend 4.56 gears for 33" tires on a 4.0L equipped
Jeep,
> I would go to 4.88 for 33" tires for a 2.5L equipped Jeep instead.
There's
> just not enough difference between 4.11 and 4.56 to justify the $1200 or
so
> cost to regear on his 2.5L Wrangler.
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> To email, remove 'me' from my email address
> KC6TAY, PP-ASEL
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>
> "Terry Jeffrey" <twjeffrey@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:engJb.30480$Pg1.17291@newsread1.news.pas.eart hlink.net...
> > 4.56s will work out fine.
> >
> > I used to run 4.56s with 33s" (and a Ford 9 rearend w/ Detroit) for
> several
> > years in my YJ. It's a good combo IMO. But your daughter may not like
> the
> > road handling characteristics of the Detroit -- my wife will not drive
> mine
> > on the road now (but that is fine with me :)). Plus, be careful in the
> icy
> > stuff with the Detroit rear. My YJ has dual Detroit lockers and we are
in
> > Montana - just make sure your daughter remembers what she is driving and
> > what to expect from the Detroit, especially when it gets slick. Drive
> slow
> > and cautiously!!
> >
> > Good luck.
> > Terry.
> >
> >
> > "Greg" <greglc84@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:n36Jb.910894$9l5.569952@pd7tw2no...
> > > Daughter has a 95 YJ, 2.5 L engine, 4.10 gears now and 31"s, we just
> > > picked up a ford 9" to replace her D 35, brother-in-law who is a ford
> > master
> > > machanic and aside from building up his own Bronco and then F150, does
> > swaps
> > > for people all the time. Anyway he has suggested 4.56 gears for her,
> she's
> > > going to 33" BFGs, he'll be putting a detroit in it for her also, but
I
> > was
> > > just wondering what everyone thinks about the gearing.
> > > By the way, got the rear end from pic-your-part in Calgary Alberta,
> > boxing
> > > week sale, $19.00 plus $10.00 core charge for any axle. Trannys were
> 29.00
> > > and engines were 49.00, you could build a car for 500 bucks I bet.
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
01-02-2004, 02:09 PM
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Re: opinions on gearing
True. He could always easily step up to 35s too in the future with those
4.88s. But, then again, that might be pushing it with the 2.5L.
Of course being a family member, Greg's brother-in-law should give him a
nice big discount on the labor cost!
Terry.
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@mecox.net> wrote in message
news:ChhJb.37134$gN.4342@fed1read05...
> Though I always recommend 4.56 gears for 33" tires on a 4.0L equipped
Jeep,
> I would go to 4.88 for 33" tires for a 2.5L equipped Jeep instead.
There's
> just not enough difference between 4.11 and 4.56 to justify the $1200 or
so
> cost to regear on his 2.5L Wrangler.
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> To email, remove 'me' from my email address
> KC6TAY, PP-ASEL
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>
> "Terry Jeffrey" <twjeffrey@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:engJb.30480$Pg1.17291@newsread1.news.pas.eart hlink.net...
> > 4.56s will work out fine.
> >
> > I used to run 4.56s with 33s" (and a Ford 9 rearend w/ Detroit) for
> several
> > years in my YJ. It's a good combo IMO. But your daughter may not like
> the
> > road handling characteristics of the Detroit -- my wife will not drive
> mine
> > on the road now (but that is fine with me :)). Plus, be careful in the
> icy
> > stuff with the Detroit rear. My YJ has dual Detroit lockers and we are
in
> > Montana - just make sure your daughter remembers what she is driving and
> > what to expect from the Detroit, especially when it gets slick. Drive
> slow
> > and cautiously!!
> >
> > Good luck.
> > Terry.
> >
> >
> > "Greg" <greglc84@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:n36Jb.910894$9l5.569952@pd7tw2no...
> > > Daughter has a 95 YJ, 2.5 L engine, 4.10 gears now and 31"s, we just
> > > picked up a ford 9" to replace her D 35, brother-in-law who is a ford
> > master
> > > machanic and aside from building up his own Bronco and then F150, does
> > swaps
> > > for people all the time. Anyway he has suggested 4.56 gears for her,
> she's
> > > going to 33" BFGs, he'll be putting a detroit in it for her also, but
I
> > was
> > > just wondering what everyone thinks about the gearing.
> > > By the way, got the rear end from pic-your-part in Calgary Alberta,
> > boxing
> > > week sale, $19.00 plus $10.00 core charge for any axle. Trannys were
> 29.00
> > > and engines were 49.00, you could build a car for 500 bucks I bet.
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
4.88s. But, then again, that might be pushing it with the 2.5L.
Of course being a family member, Greg's brother-in-law should give him a
nice big discount on the labor cost!
Terry.
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@mecox.net> wrote in message
news:ChhJb.37134$gN.4342@fed1read05...
> Though I always recommend 4.56 gears for 33" tires on a 4.0L equipped
Jeep,
> I would go to 4.88 for 33" tires for a 2.5L equipped Jeep instead.
There's
> just not enough difference between 4.11 and 4.56 to justify the $1200 or
so
> cost to regear on his 2.5L Wrangler.
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> To email, remove 'me' from my email address
> KC6TAY, PP-ASEL
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>
> "Terry Jeffrey" <twjeffrey@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:engJb.30480$Pg1.17291@newsread1.news.pas.eart hlink.net...
> > 4.56s will work out fine.
> >
> > I used to run 4.56s with 33s" (and a Ford 9 rearend w/ Detroit) for
> several
> > years in my YJ. It's a good combo IMO. But your daughter may not like
> the
> > road handling characteristics of the Detroit -- my wife will not drive
> mine
> > on the road now (but that is fine with me :)). Plus, be careful in the
> icy
> > stuff with the Detroit rear. My YJ has dual Detroit lockers and we are
in
> > Montana - just make sure your daughter remembers what she is driving and
> > what to expect from the Detroit, especially when it gets slick. Drive
> slow
> > and cautiously!!
> >
> > Good luck.
> > Terry.
> >
> >
> > "Greg" <greglc84@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:n36Jb.910894$9l5.569952@pd7tw2no...
> > > Daughter has a 95 YJ, 2.5 L engine, 4.10 gears now and 31"s, we just
> > > picked up a ford 9" to replace her D 35, brother-in-law who is a ford
> > master
> > > machanic and aside from building up his own Bronco and then F150, does
> > swaps
> > > for people all the time. Anyway he has suggested 4.56 gears for her,
> she's
> > > going to 33" BFGs, he'll be putting a detroit in it for her also, but
I
> > was
> > > just wondering what everyone thinks about the gearing.
> > > By the way, got the rear end from pic-your-part in Calgary Alberta,
> > boxing
> > > week sale, $19.00 plus $10.00 core charge for any axle. Trannys were
> 29.00
> > > and engines were 49.00, you could build a car for 500 bucks I bet.
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
01-02-2004, 04:33 PM
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Re: opinions on gearing
Automatics generally take one or two steps higher on their ratio choice but
that depends on if the auto is a 3-speed without overdrive or a 4 speed with
overdrive.
Jerry
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"Nathan Collier" <JeepMail@7SlotGrille.com> wrote in message
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> "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@mecox.net> wrote in message
> news:ChhJb.37134$gN.4342@fed1read05...
> > Though I always recommend 4.56 gears for 33" tires on a 4.0L equipped
Jeep
>
> what about with the factory auto?
>
> --
> Nathan W. Collier
> http://7SlotGrille.com
> http://UtilityOffRoad.com
>
>
>
that depends on if the auto is a 3-speed without overdrive or a 4 speed with
overdrive.
Jerry
--
Jerry Bransford
To email, remove 'me' from my email address
KC6TAY, PP-ASEL
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"Nathan Collier" <JeepMail@7SlotGrille.com> wrote in message
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> "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@mecox.net> wrote in message
> news:ChhJb.37134$gN.4342@fed1read05...
> > Though I always recommend 4.56 gears for 33" tires on a 4.0L equipped
Jeep
>
> what about with the factory auto?
>
> --
> Nathan W. Collier
> http://7SlotGrille.com
> http://UtilityOffRoad.com
>
>
>
01-02-2004, 04:33 PM
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Re: opinions on gearing
Automatics generally take one or two steps higher on their ratio choice but
that depends on if the auto is a 3-speed without overdrive or a 4 speed with
overdrive.
Jerry
--
Jerry Bransford
To email, remove 'me' from my email address
KC6TAY, PP-ASEL
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"Nathan Collier" <JeepMail@7SlotGrille.com> wrote in message
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> "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@mecox.net> wrote in message
> news:ChhJb.37134$gN.4342@fed1read05...
> > Though I always recommend 4.56 gears for 33" tires on a 4.0L equipped
Jeep
>
> what about with the factory auto?
>
> --
> Nathan W. Collier
> http://7SlotGrille.com
> http://UtilityOffRoad.com
>
>
>
that depends on if the auto is a 3-speed without overdrive or a 4 speed with
overdrive.
Jerry
--
Jerry Bransford
To email, remove 'me' from my email address
KC6TAY, PP-ASEL
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"Nathan Collier" <JeepMail@7SlotGrille.com> wrote in message
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> "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@mecox.net> wrote in message
> news:ChhJb.37134$gN.4342@fed1read05...
> > Though I always recommend 4.56 gears for 33" tires on a 4.0L equipped
Jeep
>
> what about with the factory auto?
>
> --
> Nathan W. Collier
> http://7SlotGrille.com
> http://UtilityOffRoad.com
>
>
>
01-02-2004, 04:33 PM
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Re: opinions on gearing
Automatics generally take one or two steps higher on their ratio choice but
that depends on if the auto is a 3-speed without overdrive or a 4 speed with
overdrive.
Jerry
--
Jerry Bransford
To email, remove 'me' from my email address
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"Nathan Collier" <JeepMail@7SlotGrille.com> wrote in message
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> "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@mecox.net> wrote in message
> news:ChhJb.37134$gN.4342@fed1read05...
> > Though I always recommend 4.56 gears for 33" tires on a 4.0L equipped
Jeep
>
> what about with the factory auto?
>
> --
> Nathan W. Collier
> http://7SlotGrille.com
> http://UtilityOffRoad.com
>
>
>
that depends on if the auto is a 3-speed without overdrive or a 4 speed with
overdrive.
Jerry
--
Jerry Bransford
To email, remove 'me' from my email address
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"Nathan Collier" <JeepMail@7SlotGrille.com> wrote in message
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> "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@mecox.net> wrote in message
> news:ChhJb.37134$gN.4342@fed1read05...
> > Though I always recommend 4.56 gears for 33" tires on a 4.0L equipped
Jeep
>
> what about with the factory auto?
>
> --
> Nathan W. Collier
> http://7SlotGrille.com
> http://UtilityOffRoad.com
>
>
>
01-02-2004, 04:41 PM
#29
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Re: opinions on gearing
There will be no labour cost, and although there isn't a great jump from
4.10 4.56, the 9" we are putting in has to have new gears anyway, so it is
only the front that is extra cost.
"Terry Jeffrey" <twjeffrey@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> True. He could always easily step up to 35s too in the future with those
> 4.88s. But, then again, that might be pushing it with the 2.5L.
>
> Of course being a family member, Greg's brother-in-law should give him a
> nice big discount on the labor cost!
>
> Terry.
>
>
>
> "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@mecox.net> wrote in message
> news:ChhJb.37134$gN.4342@fed1read05...
> > Though I always recommend 4.56 gears for 33" tires on a 4.0L equipped
> Jeep,
> > I would go to 4.88 for 33" tires for a 2.5L equipped Jeep instead.
> There's
> > just not enough difference between 4.11 and 4.56 to justify the $1200 or
> so
> > cost to regear on his 2.5L Wrangler.
> >
> > Jerry
> > --
> > Jerry Bransford
> > To email, remove 'me' from my email address
> > KC6TAY, PP-ASEL
> > See the Geezer Jeep at
> > http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> >
> > "Terry Jeffrey" <twjeffrey@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:engJb.30480$Pg1.17291@newsread1.news.pas.eart hlink.net...
> > > 4.56s will work out fine.
> > >
> > > I used to run 4.56s with 33s" (and a Ford 9 rearend w/ Detroit) for
> > several
> > > years in my YJ. It's a good combo IMO. But your daughter may not
like
> > the
> > > road handling characteristics of the Detroit -- my wife will not drive
> > mine
> > > on the road now (but that is fine with me :)). Plus, be careful in
the
> > icy
> > > stuff with the Detroit rear. My YJ has dual Detroit lockers and we
are
> in
> > > Montana - just make sure your daughter remembers what she is driving
and
> > > what to expect from the Detroit, especially when it gets slick. Drive
> > slow
> > > and cautiously!!
> > >
> > > Good luck.
> > > Terry.
> > >
> > >
> > > "Greg" <greglc84@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > > news:n36Jb.910894$9l5.569952@pd7tw2no...
> > > > Daughter has a 95 YJ, 2.5 L engine, 4.10 gears now and 31"s, we
just
> > > > picked up a ford 9" to replace her D 35, brother-in-law who is a
ford
> > > master
> > > > machanic and aside from building up his own Bronco and then F150,
does
> > > swaps
> > > > for people all the time. Anyway he has suggested 4.56 gears for her,
> > she's
> > > > going to 33" BFGs, he'll be putting a detroit in it for her also,
but
> I
> > > was
> > > > just wondering what everyone thinks about the gearing.
> > > > By the way, got the rear end from pic-your-part in Calgary
Alberta,
> > > boxing
> > > > week sale, $19.00 plus $10.00 core charge for any axle. Trannys were
> > 29.00
> > > > and engines were 49.00, you could build a car for 500 bucks I bet.
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
4.10 4.56, the 9" we are putting in has to have new gears anyway, so it is
only the front that is extra cost.
"Terry Jeffrey" <twjeffrey@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:rljJb.16344$lo3.13029@newsread2.news.pas.eart hlink.net...
> True. He could always easily step up to 35s too in the future with those
> 4.88s. But, then again, that might be pushing it with the 2.5L.
>
> Of course being a family member, Greg's brother-in-law should give him a
> nice big discount on the labor cost!
>
> Terry.
>
>
>
> "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@mecox.net> wrote in message
> news:ChhJb.37134$gN.4342@fed1read05...
> > Though I always recommend 4.56 gears for 33" tires on a 4.0L equipped
> Jeep,
> > I would go to 4.88 for 33" tires for a 2.5L equipped Jeep instead.
> There's
> > just not enough difference between 4.11 and 4.56 to justify the $1200 or
> so
> > cost to regear on his 2.5L Wrangler.
> >
> > Jerry
> > --
> > Jerry Bransford
> > To email, remove 'me' from my email address
> > KC6TAY, PP-ASEL
> > See the Geezer Jeep at
> > http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> >
> > "Terry Jeffrey" <twjeffrey@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:engJb.30480$Pg1.17291@newsread1.news.pas.eart hlink.net...
> > > 4.56s will work out fine.
> > >
> > > I used to run 4.56s with 33s" (and a Ford 9 rearend w/ Detroit) for
> > several
> > > years in my YJ. It's a good combo IMO. But your daughter may not
like
> > the
> > > road handling characteristics of the Detroit -- my wife will not drive
> > mine
> > > on the road now (but that is fine with me :)). Plus, be careful in
the
> > icy
> > > stuff with the Detroit rear. My YJ has dual Detroit lockers and we
are
> in
> > > Montana - just make sure your daughter remembers what she is driving
and
> > > what to expect from the Detroit, especially when it gets slick. Drive
> > slow
> > > and cautiously!!
> > >
> > > Good luck.
> > > Terry.
> > >
> > >
> > > "Greg" <greglc84@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > > news:n36Jb.910894$9l5.569952@pd7tw2no...
> > > > Daughter has a 95 YJ, 2.5 L engine, 4.10 gears now and 31"s, we
just
> > > > picked up a ford 9" to replace her D 35, brother-in-law who is a
ford
> > > master
> > > > machanic and aside from building up his own Bronco and then F150,
does
> > > swaps
> > > > for people all the time. Anyway he has suggested 4.56 gears for her,
> > she's
> > > > going to 33" BFGs, he'll be putting a detroit in it for her also,
but
> I
> > > was
> > > > just wondering what everyone thinks about the gearing.
> > > > By the way, got the rear end from pic-your-part in Calgary
Alberta,
> > > boxing
> > > > week sale, $19.00 plus $10.00 core charge for any axle. Trannys were
> > 29.00
> > > > and engines were 49.00, you could build a car for 500 bucks I bet.
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
01-02-2004, 04:41 PM
#30
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: opinions on gearing
There will be no labour cost, and although there isn't a great jump from
4.10 4.56, the 9" we are putting in has to have new gears anyway, so it is
only the front that is extra cost.
"Terry Jeffrey" <twjeffrey@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:rljJb.16344$lo3.13029@newsread2.news.pas.eart hlink.net...
> True. He could always easily step up to 35s too in the future with those
> 4.88s. But, then again, that might be pushing it with the 2.5L.
>
> Of course being a family member, Greg's brother-in-law should give him a
> nice big discount on the labor cost!
>
> Terry.
>
>
>
> "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@mecox.net> wrote in message
> news:ChhJb.37134$gN.4342@fed1read05...
> > Though I always recommend 4.56 gears for 33" tires on a 4.0L equipped
> Jeep,
> > I would go to 4.88 for 33" tires for a 2.5L equipped Jeep instead.
> There's
> > just not enough difference between 4.11 and 4.56 to justify the $1200 or
> so
> > cost to regear on his 2.5L Wrangler.
> >
> > Jerry
> > --
> > Jerry Bransford
> > To email, remove 'me' from my email address
> > KC6TAY, PP-ASEL
> > See the Geezer Jeep at
> > http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> >
> > "Terry Jeffrey" <twjeffrey@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:engJb.30480$Pg1.17291@newsread1.news.pas.eart hlink.net...
> > > 4.56s will work out fine.
> > >
> > > I used to run 4.56s with 33s" (and a Ford 9 rearend w/ Detroit) for
> > several
> > > years in my YJ. It's a good combo IMO. But your daughter may not
like
> > the
> > > road handling characteristics of the Detroit -- my wife will not drive
> > mine
> > > on the road now (but that is fine with me :)). Plus, be careful in
the
> > icy
> > > stuff with the Detroit rear. My YJ has dual Detroit lockers and we
are
> in
> > > Montana - just make sure your daughter remembers what she is driving
and
> > > what to expect from the Detroit, especially when it gets slick. Drive
> > slow
> > > and cautiously!!
> > >
> > > Good luck.
> > > Terry.
> > >
> > >
> > > "Greg" <greglc84@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > > news:n36Jb.910894$9l5.569952@pd7tw2no...
> > > > Daughter has a 95 YJ, 2.5 L engine, 4.10 gears now and 31"s, we
just
> > > > picked up a ford 9" to replace her D 35, brother-in-law who is a
ford
> > > master
> > > > machanic and aside from building up his own Bronco and then F150,
does
> > > swaps
> > > > for people all the time. Anyway he has suggested 4.56 gears for her,
> > she's
> > > > going to 33" BFGs, he'll be putting a detroit in it for her also,
but
> I
> > > was
> > > > just wondering what everyone thinks about the gearing.
> > > > By the way, got the rear end from pic-your-part in Calgary
Alberta,
> > > boxing
> > > > week sale, $19.00 plus $10.00 core charge for any axle. Trannys were
> > 29.00
> > > > and engines were 49.00, you could build a car for 500 bucks I bet.
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
4.10 4.56, the 9" we are putting in has to have new gears anyway, so it is
only the front that is extra cost.
"Terry Jeffrey" <twjeffrey@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:rljJb.16344$lo3.13029@newsread2.news.pas.eart hlink.net...
> True. He could always easily step up to 35s too in the future with those
> 4.88s. But, then again, that might be pushing it with the 2.5L.
>
> Of course being a family member, Greg's brother-in-law should give him a
> nice big discount on the labor cost!
>
> Terry.
>
>
>
> "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@mecox.net> wrote in message
> news:ChhJb.37134$gN.4342@fed1read05...
> > Though I always recommend 4.56 gears for 33" tires on a 4.0L equipped
> Jeep,
> > I would go to 4.88 for 33" tires for a 2.5L equipped Jeep instead.
> There's
> > just not enough difference between 4.11 and 4.56 to justify the $1200 or
> so
> > cost to regear on his 2.5L Wrangler.
> >
> > Jerry
> > --
> > Jerry Bransford
> > To email, remove 'me' from my email address
> > KC6TAY, PP-ASEL
> > See the Geezer Jeep at
> > http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> >
> > "Terry Jeffrey" <twjeffrey@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:engJb.30480$Pg1.17291@newsread1.news.pas.eart hlink.net...
> > > 4.56s will work out fine.
> > >
> > > I used to run 4.56s with 33s" (and a Ford 9 rearend w/ Detroit) for
> > several
> > > years in my YJ. It's a good combo IMO. But your daughter may not
like
> > the
> > > road handling characteristics of the Detroit -- my wife will not drive
> > mine
> > > on the road now (but that is fine with me :)). Plus, be careful in
the
> > icy
> > > stuff with the Detroit rear. My YJ has dual Detroit lockers and we
are
> in
> > > Montana - just make sure your daughter remembers what she is driving
and
> > > what to expect from the Detroit, especially when it gets slick. Drive
> > slow
> > > and cautiously!!
> > >
> > > Good luck.
> > > Terry.
> > >
> > >
> > > "Greg" <greglc84@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > > news:n36Jb.910894$9l5.569952@pd7tw2no...
> > > > Daughter has a 95 YJ, 2.5 L engine, 4.10 gears now and 31"s, we
just
> > > > picked up a ford 9" to replace her D 35, brother-in-law who is a
ford
> > > master
> > > > machanic and aside from building up his own Bronco and then F150,
does
> > > swaps
> > > > for people all the time. Anyway he has suggested 4.56 gears for her,
> > she's
> > > > going to 33" BFGs, he'll be putting a detroit in it for her also,
but
> I
> > > was
> > > > just wondering what everyone thinks about the gearing.
> > > > By the way, got the rear end from pic-your-part in Calgary
Alberta,
> > > boxing
> > > > week sale, $19.00 plus $10.00 core charge for any axle. Trannys were
> > 29.00
> > > > and engines were 49.00, you could build a car for 500 bucks I bet.
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>