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Old 03-02-2013, 07:16 PM
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its going to look good
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Thanks jake
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Im open to anyones info or comments, i kno alittle about jeeps but when it comes to the proper gears and upgrades im clueless... Any help would be nice.
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Your gonna need 4:56 gears for sure not an axle swap the only way I would change the rear axle would be of its a Dana 35 but you will still have to gear
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You could find a set of axles out of a 4cylinder Cherokee they came stock with 4:10 gears that is the proper gears for 33 inch tires so it would get you a lil closer to 4:56
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Can't wait to see where this goes. Definitely plan on gearing!! I'm at 33 on mine and need to regear ASAP. Did the rustys kit come with a sye?

I have a 00 also. Don't let people scare you with the head gasket woes. Take care of your jeep and it will take care of you... Check out my build sometime!
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thanks, ya looked over urs, sweet build u got. love the silver. my first was also
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when i gear the rear, do i have to do the front with the same4:56 gears????
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Yes you want them both geared the same.
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any idea where to get them as a pair for cheap????
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I've got a buddy who owns Stone Offroad www.stoneor.com His number is on the website. Tell him Michael Lupino sent you. His website is still new so it doesn't show everything. So give him a holler and see what sort of prices he can do for you.
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Originally Posted by memerx24
any idea where to get them as a pair for cheap????
I am about to gear mine so I'm on the hunt for some good gears for a good price myself.. But whatever I choose to get I'll let you know.

I don't plan on going bigger than the 33s I have on my xj so ill probably be going with 4.56 gears.
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Originally Posted by NewJerseyXJ609

I am about to gear mine so I'm on the hunt for some good gears for a good price myself.. But whatever I choose to get I'll let you know.

I don't plan on going bigger than the 33s I have on my xj so ill probably be going with 4.56 gears.
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Todays update.. Stainless catback exhaust, 2.5 magnaflow. Sounds good. Would of liked it to be louder lol
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Also, my rims have finaly showed up. Lift may go on this weekend


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