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Re: What brand of gears should I use?
C'mon Bill... not everyone can afford a "new" axle AND gears (good luck
finding a D44 already geared to 4.88). I'm not looking to compete here, and I'm pretty easy on the throttle. Not looking to build a monster, but trying to improve my daily driving and get a lower first gear. Besides, I wheel with a number of guys who have the D35c w/4.88s. Some of them for years. And no one has had any problems. Yes, I know they break. I know they're a terrible axle. When I break it, I'll upgrade to a D44 or 8.8. Until then... Eric "L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message news:42ABC8D6.44A0C824@cox.net... > Hi Eric, > A Freudian Slip wouldn't allow you to write in the cost of a Dana > 35c 4.88 as you know with less the eight teeth on the pinion, it's > explode if you look cross-eyed at it: > http://www.quadratec.com/cgi-bin/sgi...M=00&checked=Y > Be looking for an old Dana 44. > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ > > Eric wrote: >> >> I'm getting ready to regear my TJ. I do rock crawling at least once a >> month -- maybe more. It is my daily driver. It's a 2.5L, 5spd. I have >> 33" >> tires. It has 59k miles. I can't think of any other facts that matter >> here... >> >> So, I'm going with 4.88s. No question. The question is, what brand do I >> buy?? I've heard great things about Yukon, but haven't heard anything >> about >> any other brands -- good or bad. A fellow club member sells parts and I >> asked him for a quote. Here's what I got. The parts would all be >> Genuine >> Gear or Precision Gear: >> >> Dana 35 Mater Install Kit is $83.95 >> Dana 30 Mater Install Kit is $65.79 >> Dana 30 4.88 R & P TJ is $139.40 >> Air Down Guage is $12.99 ( Filler for Free Frt) >> >> Total Part is $302.13 >> Free Shipping over $300 >> Uncle Sam is $ 24.17 >> ________________ >> Grand Total $326.30 >> >> By the way -- I'm getting the rears for free (buddy of mine won a gift >> certificate he isn't going to use, so he gave it to me for my b-day). >> >> Should I spend more for Yukons? Are these OK? Thoughts, suggestions? >> Thanks! >> >> Eric >> 99 TJ SE |
Re: What brand of gears should I use?
C'mon Bill... not everyone can afford a "new" axle AND gears (good luck
finding a D44 already geared to 4.88). I'm not looking to compete here, and I'm pretty easy on the throttle. Not looking to build a monster, but trying to improve my daily driving and get a lower first gear. Besides, I wheel with a number of guys who have the D35c w/4.88s. Some of them for years. And no one has had any problems. Yes, I know they break. I know they're a terrible axle. When I break it, I'll upgrade to a D44 or 8.8. Until then... Eric "L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message news:42ABC8D6.44A0C824@cox.net... > Hi Eric, > A Freudian Slip wouldn't allow you to write in the cost of a Dana > 35c 4.88 as you know with less the eight teeth on the pinion, it's > explode if you look cross-eyed at it: > http://www.quadratec.com/cgi-bin/sgi...M=00&checked=Y > Be looking for an old Dana 44. > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ > > Eric wrote: >> >> I'm getting ready to regear my TJ. I do rock crawling at least once a >> month -- maybe more. It is my daily driver. It's a 2.5L, 5spd. I have >> 33" >> tires. It has 59k miles. I can't think of any other facts that matter >> here... >> >> So, I'm going with 4.88s. No question. The question is, what brand do I >> buy?? I've heard great things about Yukon, but haven't heard anything >> about >> any other brands -- good or bad. A fellow club member sells parts and I >> asked him for a quote. Here's what I got. The parts would all be >> Genuine >> Gear or Precision Gear: >> >> Dana 35 Mater Install Kit is $83.95 >> Dana 30 Mater Install Kit is $65.79 >> Dana 30 4.88 R & P TJ is $139.40 >> Air Down Guage is $12.99 ( Filler for Free Frt) >> >> Total Part is $302.13 >> Free Shipping over $300 >> Uncle Sam is $ 24.17 >> ________________ >> Grand Total $326.30 >> >> By the way -- I'm getting the rears for free (buddy of mine won a gift >> certificate he isn't going to use, so he gave it to me for my b-day). >> >> Should I spend more for Yukons? Are these OK? Thoughts, suggestions? >> Thanks! >> >> Eric >> 99 TJ SE |
Re: What brand of gears should I use?
C'mon Bill... not everyone can afford a "new" axle AND gears (good luck
finding a D44 already geared to 4.88). I'm not looking to compete here, and I'm pretty easy on the throttle. Not looking to build a monster, but trying to improve my daily driving and get a lower first gear. Besides, I wheel with a number of guys who have the D35c w/4.88s. Some of them for years. And no one has had any problems. Yes, I know they break. I know they're a terrible axle. When I break it, I'll upgrade to a D44 or 8.8. Until then... Eric "L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message news:42ABC8D6.44A0C824@cox.net... > Hi Eric, > A Freudian Slip wouldn't allow you to write in the cost of a Dana > 35c 4.88 as you know with less the eight teeth on the pinion, it's > explode if you look cross-eyed at it: > http://www.quadratec.com/cgi-bin/sgi...M=00&checked=Y > Be looking for an old Dana 44. > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ > > Eric wrote: >> >> I'm getting ready to regear my TJ. I do rock crawling at least once a >> month -- maybe more. It is my daily driver. It's a 2.5L, 5spd. I have >> 33" >> tires. It has 59k miles. I can't think of any other facts that matter >> here... >> >> So, I'm going with 4.88s. No question. The question is, what brand do I >> buy?? I've heard great things about Yukon, but haven't heard anything >> about >> any other brands -- good or bad. A fellow club member sells parts and I >> asked him for a quote. Here's what I got. The parts would all be >> Genuine >> Gear or Precision Gear: >> >> Dana 35 Mater Install Kit is $83.95 >> Dana 30 Mater Install Kit is $65.79 >> Dana 30 4.88 R & P TJ is $139.40 >> Air Down Guage is $12.99 ( Filler for Free Frt) >> >> Total Part is $302.13 >> Free Shipping over $300 >> Uncle Sam is $ 24.17 >> ________________ >> Grand Total $326.30 >> >> By the way -- I'm getting the rears for free (buddy of mine won a gift >> certificate he isn't going to use, so he gave it to me for my b-day). >> >> Should I spend more for Yukons? Are these OK? Thoughts, suggestions? >> Thanks! >> >> Eric >> 99 TJ SE |
Re: What brand of gears should I use?
Two problems:
1. I have no clue who's installing the gears. 2. I'm buying the gears at two places -- the free set is coming from a shop that hasn't gotten the highest ratings from folks in my club. But I'm just getting the R&P from them anyway. My wife is buying the other R&P and install kit for my B-day. She said she can't afford the install, but would help me by buying a couple of pieces. I'm really hoping I can get a specific person to install them -- but not sure yet. If I waited until I had all the cash, I'd never get it done. I've been talking about gears for quite a while now... if all I have to save up for is the install, that's easier. Otherwise, SOMETHING is always coming up. Eric "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@cox.net> wrote in message news:PKYqe.2768$Cr.1295@fed1read07... > If you're not installing the gears yourself, and I strongly recommend > against you doing so unless you already know how to do so, I would have > the installer provide the gears. You can request a particular brand and > he will probably use that brand unless he has had too many bad experiences > with it, but just make sure he provides the gears. If you buy them > yourself to save a few bucks and there is any problem, the installer will > just point fingers at the gears YOU provided him and then YOU will be the > one to sort through who pays what. If he provides the gears, then there > will be no finger-pointing. > > I'd say go with all Spicer gearing but Spicer doesn't make 4.88 for both > of your axles. I'm no fan of Yukon because they're an import but then > most (aside from Spicer) are today. And no matter what a few old guys who > are out of touch with what really works, don't worry about 4.88 gears > being too weak. They hold up just fine, even my 4.88 gearing with 35" > tires and plenty of rock crawling are doing just fine. :) > > Jerry > > Eric wrote: >> I'm getting ready to regear my TJ. I do rock crawling at least once a >> month -- maybe more. It is my daily driver. It's a 2.5L, 5spd. I have >> 33" tires. It has 59k miles. I can't think of any other facts that >> matter here... >> >> So, I'm going with 4.88s. No question. The question is, what brand do I >> buy?? I've heard great things about Yukon, but haven't heard anything >> about any other brands -- good or bad. A fellow club member sells parts >> and I asked him for a quote. Here's what I got. The parts would all be >> Genuine Gear or Precision Gear: >> >> Dana 35 Mater Install Kit is $83.95 >> Dana 30 Mater Install Kit is $65.79 >> Dana 30 4.88 R & P TJ is $139.40 >> Air Down Guage is $12.99 ( Filler for Free Frt) >> >> Total Part is $302.13 >> Free Shipping over $300 >> Uncle Sam is $ 24.17 >> ________________ >> Grand Total $326.30 >> >> By the way -- I'm getting the rears for free (buddy of mine won a gift >> certificate he isn't going to use, so he gave it to me for my b-day). >> >> Should I spend more for Yukons? Are these OK? Thoughts, suggestions? >> Thanks! >> >> Eric >> 99 TJ SE >> >> > > -- > Jerry Bransford > PP-ASEL N6TAY > See the Geezer Jeep at > http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/ |
Re: What brand of gears should I use?
Two problems:
1. I have no clue who's installing the gears. 2. I'm buying the gears at two places -- the free set is coming from a shop that hasn't gotten the highest ratings from folks in my club. But I'm just getting the R&P from them anyway. My wife is buying the other R&P and install kit for my B-day. She said she can't afford the install, but would help me by buying a couple of pieces. I'm really hoping I can get a specific person to install them -- but not sure yet. If I waited until I had all the cash, I'd never get it done. I've been talking about gears for quite a while now... if all I have to save up for is the install, that's easier. Otherwise, SOMETHING is always coming up. Eric "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@cox.net> wrote in message news:PKYqe.2768$Cr.1295@fed1read07... > If you're not installing the gears yourself, and I strongly recommend > against you doing so unless you already know how to do so, I would have > the installer provide the gears. You can request a particular brand and > he will probably use that brand unless he has had too many bad experiences > with it, but just make sure he provides the gears. If you buy them > yourself to save a few bucks and there is any problem, the installer will > just point fingers at the gears YOU provided him and then YOU will be the > one to sort through who pays what. If he provides the gears, then there > will be no finger-pointing. > > I'd say go with all Spicer gearing but Spicer doesn't make 4.88 for both > of your axles. I'm no fan of Yukon because they're an import but then > most (aside from Spicer) are today. And no matter what a few old guys who > are out of touch with what really works, don't worry about 4.88 gears > being too weak. They hold up just fine, even my 4.88 gearing with 35" > tires and plenty of rock crawling are doing just fine. :) > > Jerry > > Eric wrote: >> I'm getting ready to regear my TJ. I do rock crawling at least once a >> month -- maybe more. It is my daily driver. It's a 2.5L, 5spd. I have >> 33" tires. It has 59k miles. I can't think of any other facts that >> matter here... >> >> So, I'm going with 4.88s. No question. The question is, what brand do I >> buy?? I've heard great things about Yukon, but haven't heard anything >> about any other brands -- good or bad. A fellow club member sells parts >> and I asked him for a quote. Here's what I got. The parts would all be >> Genuine Gear or Precision Gear: >> >> Dana 35 Mater Install Kit is $83.95 >> Dana 30 Mater Install Kit is $65.79 >> Dana 30 4.88 R & P TJ is $139.40 >> Air Down Guage is $12.99 ( Filler for Free Frt) >> >> Total Part is $302.13 >> Free Shipping over $300 >> Uncle Sam is $ 24.17 >> ________________ >> Grand Total $326.30 >> >> By the way -- I'm getting the rears for free (buddy of mine won a gift >> certificate he isn't going to use, so he gave it to me for my b-day). >> >> Should I spend more for Yukons? Are these OK? Thoughts, suggestions? >> Thanks! >> >> Eric >> 99 TJ SE >> >> > > -- > Jerry Bransford > PP-ASEL N6TAY > See the Geezer Jeep at > http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/ |
Re: What brand of gears should I use?
Two problems:
1. I have no clue who's installing the gears. 2. I'm buying the gears at two places -- the free set is coming from a shop that hasn't gotten the highest ratings from folks in my club. But I'm just getting the R&P from them anyway. My wife is buying the other R&P and install kit for my B-day. She said she can't afford the install, but would help me by buying a couple of pieces. I'm really hoping I can get a specific person to install them -- but not sure yet. If I waited until I had all the cash, I'd never get it done. I've been talking about gears for quite a while now... if all I have to save up for is the install, that's easier. Otherwise, SOMETHING is always coming up. Eric "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@cox.net> wrote in message news:PKYqe.2768$Cr.1295@fed1read07... > If you're not installing the gears yourself, and I strongly recommend > against you doing so unless you already know how to do so, I would have > the installer provide the gears. You can request a particular brand and > he will probably use that brand unless he has had too many bad experiences > with it, but just make sure he provides the gears. If you buy them > yourself to save a few bucks and there is any problem, the installer will > just point fingers at the gears YOU provided him and then YOU will be the > one to sort through who pays what. If he provides the gears, then there > will be no finger-pointing. > > I'd say go with all Spicer gearing but Spicer doesn't make 4.88 for both > of your axles. I'm no fan of Yukon because they're an import but then > most (aside from Spicer) are today. And no matter what a few old guys who > are out of touch with what really works, don't worry about 4.88 gears > being too weak. They hold up just fine, even my 4.88 gearing with 35" > tires and plenty of rock crawling are doing just fine. :) > > Jerry > > Eric wrote: >> I'm getting ready to regear my TJ. I do rock crawling at least once a >> month -- maybe more. It is my daily driver. It's a 2.5L, 5spd. I have >> 33" tires. It has 59k miles. I can't think of any other facts that >> matter here... >> >> So, I'm going with 4.88s. No question. The question is, what brand do I >> buy?? I've heard great things about Yukon, but haven't heard anything >> about any other brands -- good or bad. A fellow club member sells parts >> and I asked him for a quote. Here's what I got. The parts would all be >> Genuine Gear or Precision Gear: >> >> Dana 35 Mater Install Kit is $83.95 >> Dana 30 Mater Install Kit is $65.79 >> Dana 30 4.88 R & P TJ is $139.40 >> Air Down Guage is $12.99 ( Filler for Free Frt) >> >> Total Part is $302.13 >> Free Shipping over $300 >> Uncle Sam is $ 24.17 >> ________________ >> Grand Total $326.30 >> >> By the way -- I'm getting the rears for free (buddy of mine won a gift >> certificate he isn't going to use, so he gave it to me for my b-day). >> >> Should I spend more for Yukons? Are these OK? Thoughts, suggestions? >> Thanks! >> >> Eric >> 99 TJ SE >> >> > > -- > Jerry Bransford > PP-ASEL N6TAY > See the Geezer Jeep at > http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/ |
Re: What brand of gears should I use?
Two problems:
1. I have no clue who's installing the gears. 2. I'm buying the gears at two places -- the free set is coming from a shop that hasn't gotten the highest ratings from folks in my club. But I'm just getting the R&P from them anyway. My wife is buying the other R&P and install kit for my B-day. She said she can't afford the install, but would help me by buying a couple of pieces. I'm really hoping I can get a specific person to install them -- but not sure yet. If I waited until I had all the cash, I'd never get it done. I've been talking about gears for quite a while now... if all I have to save up for is the install, that's easier. Otherwise, SOMETHING is always coming up. Eric "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@cox.net> wrote in message news:PKYqe.2768$Cr.1295@fed1read07... > If you're not installing the gears yourself, and I strongly recommend > against you doing so unless you already know how to do so, I would have > the installer provide the gears. You can request a particular brand and > he will probably use that brand unless he has had too many bad experiences > with it, but just make sure he provides the gears. If you buy them > yourself to save a few bucks and there is any problem, the installer will > just point fingers at the gears YOU provided him and then YOU will be the > one to sort through who pays what. If he provides the gears, then there > will be no finger-pointing. > > I'd say go with all Spicer gearing but Spicer doesn't make 4.88 for both > of your axles. I'm no fan of Yukon because they're an import but then > most (aside from Spicer) are today. And no matter what a few old guys who > are out of touch with what really works, don't worry about 4.88 gears > being too weak. They hold up just fine, even my 4.88 gearing with 35" > tires and plenty of rock crawling are doing just fine. :) > > Jerry > > Eric wrote: >> I'm getting ready to regear my TJ. I do rock crawling at least once a >> month -- maybe more. It is my daily driver. It's a 2.5L, 5spd. I have >> 33" tires. It has 59k miles. I can't think of any other facts that >> matter here... >> >> So, I'm going with 4.88s. No question. The question is, what brand do I >> buy?? I've heard great things about Yukon, but haven't heard anything >> about any other brands -- good or bad. A fellow club member sells parts >> and I asked him for a quote. Here's what I got. The parts would all be >> Genuine Gear or Precision Gear: >> >> Dana 35 Mater Install Kit is $83.95 >> Dana 30 Mater Install Kit is $65.79 >> Dana 30 4.88 R & P TJ is $139.40 >> Air Down Guage is $12.99 ( Filler for Free Frt) >> >> Total Part is $302.13 >> Free Shipping over $300 >> Uncle Sam is $ 24.17 >> ________________ >> Grand Total $326.30 >> >> By the way -- I'm getting the rears for free (buddy of mine won a gift >> certificate he isn't going to use, so he gave it to me for my b-day). >> >> Should I spend more for Yukons? Are these OK? Thoughts, suggestions? >> Thanks! >> >> Eric >> 99 TJ SE >> >> > > -- > Jerry Bransford > PP-ASEL N6TAY > See the Geezer Jeep at > http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/ |
Re: What brand of gears should I use?
Can you afford not to? I mean look at that puny thing:
http://www.4x4wire.com/jeep/reviews/488/Dcp01459.jpg God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ Eric wrote: > > C'mon Bill... not everyone can afford a "new" axle AND gears (good luck > finding a D44 already geared to 4.88). I'm not looking to compete here, and > I'm pretty easy on the throttle. Not looking to build a monster, but trying > to improve my daily driving and get a lower first gear. > > Besides, I wheel with a number of guys who have the D35c w/4.88s. Some of > them for years. And no one has had any problems. Yes, I know they break. > I know they're a terrible axle. When I break it, I'll upgrade to a D44 or > 8.8. Until then... > > Eric |
Re: What brand of gears should I use?
Can you afford not to? I mean look at that puny thing:
http://www.4x4wire.com/jeep/reviews/488/Dcp01459.jpg God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ Eric wrote: > > C'mon Bill... not everyone can afford a "new" axle AND gears (good luck > finding a D44 already geared to 4.88). I'm not looking to compete here, and > I'm pretty easy on the throttle. Not looking to build a monster, but trying > to improve my daily driving and get a lower first gear. > > Besides, I wheel with a number of guys who have the D35c w/4.88s. Some of > them for years. And no one has had any problems. Yes, I know they break. > I know they're a terrible axle. When I break it, I'll upgrade to a D44 or > 8.8. Until then... > > Eric |
Re: What brand of gears should I use?
Can you afford not to? I mean look at that puny thing:
http://www.4x4wire.com/jeep/reviews/488/Dcp01459.jpg God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ Eric wrote: > > C'mon Bill... not everyone can afford a "new" axle AND gears (good luck > finding a D44 already geared to 4.88). I'm not looking to compete here, and > I'm pretty easy on the throttle. Not looking to build a monster, but trying > to improve my daily driving and get a lower first gear. > > Besides, I wheel with a number of guys who have the D35c w/4.88s. Some of > them for years. And no one has had any problems. Yes, I know they break. > I know they're a terrible axle. When I break it, I'll upgrade to a D44 or > 8.8. Until then... > > Eric |
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