I replaced the "blown up" D35 rear with a new D44 last year, but didn't have
enuf money to regear the front at the time, so I ran with 3.73 in the rear
and the stock 3.07 in the front. I just couldn't lock it up until I got it
regeared. Now, both front and rear are 3.73 and I'm back in the mud again
:)

"Matt Macchiarolo" <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote in message
news:qvWdnazswpeA3LrfRVn-qA@comcast.com...
> So your front and rear are running at different ratios, or you just
> installed a locker/limited slip?
>
> "Dennis ***" <denniscox45remove@removecomcast.net> wrote in message
> news:Nd6dnW6kgN_2vbrfRVn-3Q@comcast.com...
>>I paid $300 for labor plus about another $230 or so for parts that
>>included a master install kit and a new carrier and lube, etc. That was
>>just for the front regear.
>> This was in Lewisville, TX.
>>
>> Good luck,
>> Dennis
>>
>> "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
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

 

I replaced the "blown up" D35 rear with a new D44 last year, but didn't have
enuf money to regear the front at the time, so I ran with 3.73 in the rear
and the stock 3.07 in the front. I just couldn't lock it up until I got it
regeared. Now, both front and rear are 3.73 and I'm back in the mud again
:)

"Matt Macchiarolo" <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote in message
news:qvWdnazswpeA3LrfRVn-qA@comcast.com...
> So your front and rear are running at different ratios, or you just
> installed a locker/limited slip?
>
> "Dennis ***" <denniscox45remove@removecomcast.net> wrote in message
> news:Nd6dnW6kgN_2vbrfRVn-3Q@comcast.com...
>>I paid $300 for labor plus about another $230 or so for parts that
>>included a master install kit and a new carrier and lube, etc. That was
>>just for the front regear.
>> This was in Lewisville, TX.
>>
>> Good luck,
>> Dennis
>>
>> "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
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

 

I was at $1700 to go from 3.07 to 4.11 and Tru-Traks front and rear... all
new gears and bearings...

-jeff

in article ZJpVd.263$P15.148@news01.roc.ny, JimG at JimG@nospam.com wrote on
3/2/05 12:54 PM:

> Yep that's high... as I recall, I have about $900 in mine which included a
> Detroit TruTac in the rear.
>
> JimG
>
> "Ben" wrote in message ...
>> 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
>>
>
>

 

I was at $1700 to go from 3.07 to 4.11 and Tru-Traks front and rear... all
new gears and bearings...

-jeff

in article ZJpVd.263$P15.148@news01.roc.ny, JimG at JimG@nospam.com wrote on
3/2/05 12:54 PM:

> Yep that's high... as I recall, I have about $900 in mine which included a
> Detroit TruTac in the rear.
>
> JimG
>
> "Ben" wrote in message ...
>> 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
>>
>
>

 

I was at $1700 to go from 3.07 to 4.11 and Tru-Traks front and rear... all
new gears and bearings...

-jeff

in article ZJpVd.263$P15.148@news01.roc.ny, JimG at JimG@nospam.com wrote on
3/2/05 12:54 PM:

> Yep that's high... as I recall, I have about $900 in mine which included a
> Detroit TruTac in the rear.
>
> JimG
>
> "Ben" wrote in message ...
>> 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
>>
>
>