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Offline Waytec

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gear and tier combos
« on: April 26, 2009, 11:32:55 PM »
I am looking to get as much info as possible.
I am looking to go to 33x12.5 tiers. I plan on doing some long drives with the XJ (Ft. Mac, Vancouver Island, ACE and possibly back to Ontario). I would like to get the best gear ratio that gives me a good, or as good as can be expected on road as well as off road capabilities. I will also be eventually pulling a trailer with the camping gear and supplies.
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Re: gear and tier combos
« Reply #1 on: April 26, 2009, 11:41:57 PM »
Stock axles? 4.0 engine, as I'm sure I would have heard you complain about a 2.5 by now. :)

I'm thinking 4.10's or even 4.88's with some BFG TA/KO's, or some Yokohoma Geolanders for street driving (just put a set on the dodge....nice smooth ride, good traction).

 
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Re: gear and tier combos
« Reply #2 on: April 26, 2009, 11:46:40 PM »
Oh ya I have a 4.0L. D30 front, C8.25 in the rear and both are going to be built and trusted by Brink or DSO what ever name gets cut into the metal. 

4.88 will not fit into the C8.25.
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« Reply #3 on: April 26, 2009, 11:49:42 PM »
Nope....so I guess you're not changing axles then?
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Offline WhiteOut

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Re: gear and tier combos
« Reply #4 on: April 27, 2009, 12:51:05 AM »
I think 4.10 would be ok.  They come stock on JK's and have to spin 32's
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Re: gear and tier combos
« Reply #5 on: April 27, 2009, 07:11:16 AM »
I have 4.10s will my 33s in my YJ and it does decent on the highway.  I can usually cruise at about 110-115 km/h on the highway, that the 4.10s did decent offroad as well.  The 4.56s will give you more power on the highway and of course a better crawl ratio, but your engine will be running at a higher rpm on the highway.  Talk to blair as he is running 4.88s in his TJ with 33s.
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Re: gear and tier combos
« Reply #6 on: April 27, 2009, 07:31:18 AM »
If you are going to tow ANYTHING go as low as you can, 4.56 or 4.88.
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Re: gear and tier combos
« Reply #7 on: April 27, 2009, 08:38:21 AM »
Quote from: cLAY on April 27, 2009, 07:31:18 AM
If you are going to tow ANYTHING go as low as you can, 4.56 or 4.88.

x2 buddy
in my old ford i went from 3.07 gears to 4:56s runnin 33s....... i actually loved it. didn't need first gear but i could actually use 5th on the highway.... good trade i think plus u'll like it way  more on the trail
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Re: gear and tier combos
« Reply #8 on: April 27, 2009, 08:51:57 AM »
Quote from: cLAY on April 27, 2009, 07:31:18 AM
If you are going to tow ANYTHING go as low as you can, 4.56 or 4.88.
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Re: gear and tier combos
« Reply #9 on: April 27, 2009, 09:29:14 AM »
Quote from: cLAY on April 27, 2009, 07:31:18 AM
If you are going to tow ANYTHING go as low as you can, 4.56 or 4.88.

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btw correct spelling is tyre  ;)
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Re: gear and tier combos
« Reply #10 on: April 27, 2009, 09:32:17 AM »
Quote from: TJ54 on April 27, 2009, 09:29:14 AM
btw correct spelling is tyre  ;)

I beg to differ.  Everone know that the way we say and spell things is the correct way.....


Otherwise you guys wouldn't sound like us when you sing.   8)
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Re: gear and tier combos
« Reply #11 on: April 27, 2009, 10:04:15 AM »
4.56 is as low as a 8.25 will go, and its the ratio you want.
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