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Old Oct 12, 2011 | 08:30 PM
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I think I know the answer to this but would my jeep be drivable to have 4.56 gears in the rear but 3.55 gears in the front as long as I don't engage the 4wd? the reason I ask is I am purchasing a 8.8 with 4.56 gears in it but I cant afford the gears for the front yet. I haven't used 4wd in over a year (even after the blizzard in Chicago this past February) so its not a big deal if I cant use 4wd for a little bit.
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Old Oct 12, 2011 | 08:34 PM
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Yes, as long as you don't put it into 4wd you'll be fine.
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Old Oct 13, 2011 | 08:43 AM
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Remove the front driveshaft in case of someone yanking that lever on ya.
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Old Oct 13, 2011 | 08:53 AM
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^^x2
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Old Oct 13, 2011 | 07:10 PM
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thats what I thought. thanks guys
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Old Oct 13, 2011 | 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Donnie_K
Remove the front driveshaft in case of someone yanking that lever on ya.
Or just don't let people screw with the 4wd?
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