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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 09:19 PM
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I have a 1998 xj limited with (i think) 3.55 gears. I am running 32"s and it is no fun to drive I am looking at oputting 4.11's in it. Are these a good price:
http://rustysoffroad.com/mm5/merchan...egory_Code=RIN
I would need the carrier for the front so + another $70. then of course pay someone to put them in. Does anybody know of a place near asheville NC that can do this?
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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 05:31 PM
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thats about right for a front and rear combo..... ive seen them a little cheaper on ebay.
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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 06:06 PM
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why not 4.56? they should return you to about stock with 32-33" tires....
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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 10:04 PM
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most shops will charge up to 500 labour for each axle. so factor that with the cost of parts.
but i know a couple fellow builders/wheelers here that will do if for as low as 100 bux each if the axles are out already or free if you're his friend. beers optional, of course....
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 04:50 PM
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i would do the 4.56 but i still need it interstate worthy, and it is more for 33"s
so im looking at around 1000 bucks...wow
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by jdcountryboy91
i would do the 4.56 but i still need it interstate worthy, and it is more for 33"s
so im looking at around 1000 bucks...wow
fair enough just make sure you do all your research before you drop the coin on 4.10's or any gear for that matter.
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 08:02 PM
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i would still do the 456 it will help your mpg and make it easier to get to speed on the freeway. the 410 will not be that much of a difference with the 32's
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 08:19 PM
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I have 4.10 with 31" tires at 60 with the TC locked the RPMs are around 1200 thats a little low for the 4.0 to have good response
I wish I had the 4.56
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Old Apr 2, 2009 | 07:56 AM
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well it sounds like the 4.56 is a better option then. I went by this chart:
http://webejeepin.com/Gears.htm
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Old Apr 2, 2009 | 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by jdcountryboy91
well it sounds like the 4.56 is a better option then. I went by this chart:
http://webejeepin.com/Gears.htm

that chart is fairly accurate
I don't know if the mileage part is right
and the closest to stoke part is part right you will be back to stock RPMs
but not stock power
its a mechanical thing that is hard to explain
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Old Apr 2, 2009 | 12:56 PM
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just noticed that I had given 1200 as my rpms and that is wrong
its 2200 and that is in over drive aw4 tranny
so if you have a stick you will be a little different
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Old Apr 3, 2009 | 05:39 AM
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nah mines auto too. Right now at 65mph in overdrive mine runs around 1800 with the stock gears but as soon has you hit the slightest hill it comes out of overdrive, yeah it doesnt like hills AT ALL and I live in the mountains.
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Old Apr 3, 2009 | 06:17 AM
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Go to Complete Offroad they have the best price. Also Jeepin Outfitters. Both of those have the lowest prices on Yukon Gears that I have found.

Yukon is the only way to regear!
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