Gears

[T_Love]

What gears should i put in when running 35 on a four banger

 

[Badcop]

4.88 to 5.13

 

[T_Love]

i was thinking 4.88 because i have heard 5.13s are a little too extreme

 

[Hickey]

I would go 5.13 with a 4 popper.

 

[Badcop]

I would go 5.13 with a 4 popper.

:greg:

 

[T_Love]

you dont think 4.88s will be enough

 

[Badcop]

if you like the over use of 4lo, im running 4.88's (soon to be) on my XJ 4.0 with 37's, and I still think I should have opted for the 5.13's

 

[T_Love]

Yeah im still contemplating which route to go even though i dont drive on the freeway very much

 

[fattodog]

if you like the over use of 4lo, im running 4.88's (soon to be) on my XJ 4.0 with 37's, and I still think I should have opted for the 5.13's

When did you get the 37's on the XJ?? Musta been that day you were sick!!

 

[RockMonkey]

I'm running 33s on a TJ four cylinder, and I'm planning on 4.88s when I get around to swapping out the turd. I'd prolly go with 5.13s with 35s.

 

[T_Love]

Im also planning on installing the gears myself any pointers i should know about?

 

[RockMonkey]

Don't know. Haven't done it yet myself. I'll prolly end up doing the gears on my buggy myself. From what I understand, it ain't rocket science, you just have to take your time and redo it until it is right. I will have someone that knows what they're doing look at mine before I run it though.

 

[T_Love]

Yeah ive heard the same. Do you know if you actually have to go drive around with the new ones for about 500 miles to break them in or not

 

[Hickey]

Yeah ive heard the same. Do you know if you actually have to go drive around with the new ones for about 500 miles to break them in or not

Yes, you do. The metal will work harden after a few hundred miles. I have seen brand new gears that were set up correctly, come back a few days later looking like oatmeal because someone towed a trailer right after a new gear install.

 

[chadschoon]

ya but 500 miles?

 

[T_Love]

So do you think the drive down to moab will be enough?

 

[Badcop]

When did you get the 37's on the XJ?? Musta been that day you were sick!!

no but they got ordered while I was sick.....

 

[Andy]

So do you think the drive down to moab will be enough?

Yes, I usually advise to go drive it on the freeway for at least 30 min. and park it for the night. As for tow viehicles I say 500 miles or more before even thinking about towing.

Andy

 

[T_Love]

well im not planning on towong with a four banger but thatnks for the input Yo!

 

[Ken]

Hey man you wanna drive that thing 500 miles and then change that diff oil to get all of the worn metal bits out of your diff bearings. I would advise you to wear it in slow to begin with. Drive it for 20-30 mins and get out and check how hot the diff cover feels. If it's hot let it sit and cool then drive it again. You can easily put 500 miles on a car when you want to in a couple/few days.