Mike Romain

That's a pile of money just to have an overdrive gear...

I get the same mileage as I used to before the big tires by just not
using 5th.... Suits me fine, one less shift to mess with.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Ben wrote:
>
> Well.. I just got a quote from a local 4x4 shop.. Here is what they sent me
> via email..
>
> gears 200.00/bearings&seals 105.00 labor1000. total w/tax on parts 1646.60
>
> WAY TOO HIGH!!!!
>
> I am going to shop around for prices..
>
> Ben
> 95 YJ 2.5L
>
> "Ben" <bmccunenospam@knology.net> wrote in message
> news:643d1$4225b0e4$18d6851a$13609@KNOLOGY.NET...
> >I am slowly working an getting my Jeep back on the road and one thing leads
> >to another.. Like upgrade ideas, improvements, ect.. I was wondering what
> >the average price is to regear to lower gear ratio... I have 4.10 in it now
> >and would like to go with 4.56 or 4.88 so I can run 33 or 35 tires and
> >still be able to use 5th gear.. I am going to call around today at some of
> >the local 4x4 shops and see what they charge.. But I would like to get an
> >idea of price so I can tell if I am being ripped off or not...
> >
> > Thanks as always.. This group has been great for info and support..
> >
> > Ben
> > 95 YJ 2.5L
> >

Mike Romain

That's a pile of money just to have an overdrive gear...

I get the same mileage as I used to before the big tires by just not
using 5th.... Suits me fine, one less shift to mess with.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Ben wrote:
>
> Well.. I just got a quote from a local 4x4 shop.. Here is what they sent me
> via email..
>
> gears 200.00/bearings&seals 105.00 labor1000. total w/tax on parts 1646.60
>
> WAY TOO HIGH!!!!
>
> I am going to shop around for prices..
>
> Ben
> 95 YJ 2.5L
>
> "Ben" <bmccunenospam@knology.net> wrote in message
> news:643d1$4225b0e4$18d6851a$13609@KNOLOGY.NET...
> >I am slowly working an getting my Jeep back on the road and one thing leads
> >to another.. Like upgrade ideas, improvements, ect.. I was wondering what
> >the average price is to regear to lower gear ratio... I have 4.10 in it now
> >and would like to go with 4.56 or 4.88 so I can run 33 or 35 tires and
> >still be able to use 5th gear.. I am going to call around today at some of
> >the local 4x4 shops and see what they charge.. But I would like to get an
> >idea of price so I can tell if I am being ripped off or not...
> >
> > Thanks as always.. This group has been great for info and support..
> >
> > Ben
> > 95 YJ 2.5L
> >

RoyJ

Somwehere around $1200 for both axles is the going price around here.
Gears, seals, and labor. Bearings are extra, not a bad idea if your axle
has high mileage.

Don't bother with the 4.56:1, one step up is just not economic.

Ben wrote:
> I am slowly working an getting my Jeep back on the road and one thing leads
> to another.. Like upgrade ideas, improvements, ect.. I was wondering what
> the average price is to regear to lower gear ratio... I have 4.10 in it now
> and would like to go with 4.56 or 4.88 so I can run 33 or 35 tires and still
> be able to use 5th gear.. I am going to call around today at some of the
> local 4x4 shops and see what they charge.. But I would like to get an idea
> of price so I can tell if I am being ripped off or not...
>
> Thanks as always.. This group has been great for info and support..
>
> Ben
> 95 YJ 2.5L
>
>

RoyJ

Somwehere around $1200 for both axles is the going price around here.
Gears, seals, and labor. Bearings are extra, not a bad idea if your axle
has high mileage.

Don't bother with the 4.56:1, one step up is just not economic.

Ben wrote:
> I am slowly working an getting my Jeep back on the road and one thing leads
> to another.. Like upgrade ideas, improvements, ect.. I was wondering what
> the average price is to regear to lower gear ratio... I have 4.10 in it now
> and would like to go with 4.56 or 4.88 so I can run 33 or 35 tires and still
> be able to use 5th gear.. I am going to call around today at some of the
> local 4x4 shops and see what they charge.. But I would like to get an idea
> of price so I can tell if I am being ripped off or not...
>
> Thanks as always.. This group has been great for info and support..
>
> Ben
> 95 YJ 2.5L
>
>

RoyJ

Somwehere around $1200 for both axles is the going price around here.
Gears, seals, and labor. Bearings are extra, not a bad idea if your axle
has high mileage.

Don't bother with the 4.56:1, one step up is just not economic.

Ben wrote:
> I am slowly working an getting my Jeep back on the road and one thing leads
> to another.. Like upgrade ideas, improvements, ect.. I was wondering what
> the average price is to regear to lower gear ratio... I have 4.10 in it now
> and would like to go with 4.56 or 4.88 so I can run 33 or 35 tires and still
> be able to use 5th gear.. I am going to call around today at some of the
> local 4x4 shops and see what they charge.. But I would like to get an idea
> of price so I can tell if I am being ripped off or not...
>
> Thanks as always.. This group has been great for info and support..
>
> Ben
> 95 YJ 2.5L
>
>

Ben

Yeah Mike,
I agree with you... I am running 4.10s now and to regear is too
expensive.. Atleast until my rich uncle dies.. LOL.. Wait!! I don't have any
rich uncles... For that kind of money I can use it for a winch, new bumpers,
or whatever else I can think of...

Ben
95 YJ 2.5L

"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:42262983.380592FF@sympatico.ca...
> That's a pile of money just to have an overdrive gear...
>
> I get the same mileage as I used to before the big tires by just not
> using 5th.... Suits me fine, one less shift to mess with.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> Ben wrote:
>>
>> Well.. I just got a quote from a local 4x4 shop.. Here is what they sent
>> me
>> via email..
>>
>> gears 200.00/bearings&seals 105.00 labor1000. total w/tax on parts
>> 1646.60
>>
>> WAY TOO HIGH!!!!
>>
>> I am going to shop around for prices..
>>
>> Ben
>> 95 YJ 2.5L
>>
>> "Ben" <bmccunenospam@knology.net> wrote in message
>> news:643d1$4225b0e4$18d6851a$13609@KNOLOGY.NET...
>> >I am slowly working an getting my Jeep back on the road and one thing
>> >leads
>> >to another.. Like upgrade ideas, improvements, ect.. I was wondering
>> >what
>> >the average price is to regear to lower gear ratio... I have 4.10 in it
>> >now
>> >and would like to go with 4.56 or 4.88 so I can run 33 or 35 tires and
>> >still be able to use 5th gear.. I am going to call around today at some
>> >of
>> >the local 4x4 shops and see what they charge.. But I would like to get
>> >an
>> >idea of price so I can tell if I am being ripped off or not...
>> >
>> > Thanks as always.. This group has been great for info and support..
>> >
>> > Ben
>> > 95 YJ 2.5L
>> >

Ben

Yeah Mike,
I agree with you... I am running 4.10s now and to regear is too
expensive.. Atleast until my rich uncle dies.. LOL.. Wait!! I don't have any
rich uncles... For that kind of money I can use it for a winch, new bumpers,
or whatever else I can think of...

Ben
95 YJ 2.5L

"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:42262983.380592FF@sympatico.ca...
> That's a pile of money just to have an overdrive gear...
>
> I get the same mileage as I used to before the big tires by just not
> using 5th.... Suits me fine, one less shift to mess with.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> Ben wrote:
>>
>> Well.. I just got a quote from a local 4x4 shop.. Here is what they sent
>> me
>> via email..
>>
>> gears 200.00/bearings&seals 105.00 labor1000. total w/tax on parts
>> 1646.60
>>
>> WAY TOO HIGH!!!!
>>
>> I am going to shop around for prices..
>>
>> Ben
>> 95 YJ 2.5L
>>
>> "Ben" <bmccunenospam@knology.net> wrote in message
>> news:643d1$4225b0e4$18d6851a$13609@KNOLOGY.NET...
>> >I am slowly working an getting my Jeep back on the road and one thing
>> >leads
>> >to another.. Like upgrade ideas, improvements, ect.. I was wondering
>> >what
>> >the average price is to regear to lower gear ratio... I have 4.10 in it
>> >now
>> >and would like to go with 4.56 or 4.88 so I can run 33 or 35 tires and
>> >still be able to use 5th gear.. I am going to call around today at some
>> >of
>> >the local 4x4 shops and see what they charge.. But I would like to get
>> >an
>> >idea of price so I can tell if I am being ripped off or not...
>> >
>> > Thanks as always.. This group has been great for info and support..
>> >
>> > Ben
>> > 95 YJ 2.5L
>> >

Ben

Yeah Mike,
I agree with you... I am running 4.10s now and to regear is too
expensive.. Atleast until my rich uncle dies.. LOL.. Wait!! I don't have any
rich uncles... For that kind of money I can use it for a winch, new bumpers,
or whatever else I can think of...

Ben
95 YJ 2.5L

"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:42262983.380592FF@sympatico.ca...
> That's a pile of money just to have an overdrive gear...
>
> I get the same mileage as I used to before the big tires by just not
> using 5th.... Suits me fine, one less shift to mess with.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> Ben wrote:
>>
>> Well.. I just got a quote from a local 4x4 shop.. Here is what they sent
>> me
>> via email..
>>
>> gears 200.00/bearings&seals 105.00 labor1000. total w/tax on parts
>> 1646.60
>>
>> WAY TOO HIGH!!!!
>>
>> I am going to shop around for prices..
>>
>> Ben
>> 95 YJ 2.5L
>>
>> "Ben" <bmccunenospam@knology.net> wrote in message
>> news:643d1$4225b0e4$18d6851a$13609@KNOLOGY.NET...
>> >I am slowly working an getting my Jeep back on the road and one thing
>> >leads
>> >to another.. Like upgrade ideas, improvements, ect.. I was wondering
>> >what
>> >the average price is to regear to lower gear ratio... I have 4.10 in it
>> >now
>> >and would like to go with 4.56 or 4.88 so I can run 33 or 35 tires and
>> >still be able to use 5th gear.. I am going to call around today at some
>> >of
>> >the local 4x4 shops and see what they charge.. But I would like to get
>> >an
>> >idea of price so I can tell if I am being ripped off or not...
>> >
>> > Thanks as always.. This group has been great for info and support..
>> >
>> > Ben
>> > 95 YJ 2.5L
>> >

Jerry Bransford

I can't recommend buying gears from one location and having another
install them. If there is a problem, and there was after my last
regearing, there will be finger-pointing between the installer and where
the gears were purchased. Besides, just about any installer can match
the pricing of an online gear dealer since they want the money spent on
labor spent to install them.

Jerry

JimG wrote:
> I recently paid $350 at a local shop to have gears installed in my TJ. I
> bought the gears and install kits myself from the likes of Randy's R&P and
> Quadratec. Check prices online for comparison to your local shop... they
> may mark them up also. You should go all the way to 4.88 gears (I think
> that's the limit in the Dana 35) with your 4 cylinder. I have a friend with
> a 4 cyl YJ, 33's, and 4.56 gears that is not at all happy with his power and
> 5th gear use.
>

--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/

Jerry Bransford

I can't recommend buying gears from one location and having another
install them. If there is a problem, and there was after my last
regearing, there will be finger-pointing between the installer and where
the gears were purchased. Besides, just about any installer can match
the pricing of an online gear dealer since they want the money spent on
labor spent to install them.

Jerry

JimG wrote:
> I recently paid $350 at a local shop to have gears installed in my TJ. I
> bought the gears and install kits myself from the likes of Randy's R&P and
> Quadratec. Check prices online for comparison to your local shop... they
> may mark them up also. You should go all the way to 4.88 gears (I think
> that's the limit in the Dana 35) with your 4 cylinder. I have a friend with
> a 4 cyl YJ, 33's, and 4.56 gears that is not at all happy with his power and
> 5th gear use.
>

--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/