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Old 09-16-2009, 07:18 PM
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Hey guys and gals,just bought an 8.25 axle for 100 bucks. Was wondering if I need to dc abs if I do a swap? Also should I go 3.73 or 4.10 for 31 or 32 tires. Will be using as a dd and hunting rig. Sometimes I drive 700 miles to idaho for my hunting. 98 jeep cherokee classic auto 242 tc. Thanks in advance.
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with 31's 3.73 will be fine. because if you were to regear the rear you would have to do the same to the 30, and gears aren't cheap.
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either way I'm going to regear because I have 3.55 in it now and the 8.25 is 3.55. So since I'm going to do it I was wondering which. I wasn't sure if the 4.10's werte to low for alot of on road driving. I will also be putting in an aussie locker.
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Go with the 4.10s. If you ever decide to go 33s, you will thank yourself.
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