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Old 12-01-2013, 10:53 AM
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Hello I have a 98 xj D30 front 8.25 rear. I need to regear to 4.56 for my 33" tires. I have seen a lot of discussion about gears but am looking for a more definite response. I have been looking at gear packages at rustys and rc just to simplify things with install kits etc. Is this a good route? And would it be better to get all the tools to install them myself or should I pay for someone to do it? I don't have a lift or anything crazy like that but I have done all the work on my Jeep myself so far and wouldn't mind saving a few bucks I just don't want to screw something up.

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Basically if someone posted a picture of shopping cart with everything I need (at a place with good prices and quality parts) then that would be the most helpful thing
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Your D30 a HP

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http://www.rwkhaussupply.com/magento...-and-rear.html
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this topic has really been covered a lot. you need:

D30 carrier (4.56 & up)
HPD30 reverse cut ring and pinion
master install kit

8.25 ring and pinion
master install kit

definitely pay someone to do it. you cannot do this yourself
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Here ya go:
http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.co...ducts_id=93654

http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.co...ducts_id=93657

http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.co...rse-4.56-Ratio

http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.co...-Dana-30-Front
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Go with serious. Great price,fast shipping. Also pay someone to do it.
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Fixed it for ya....
Originally Posted by Atmos
you cannot do this yourself, until you take the time to read, ask questions and then give it a shot....cuz doing it yourself is AWESOME

To the OP, you'll need some special tools to do the job.

Try posting in the regional forums and see if anyone close to you is willing and able to help you out.

Most Jeep owners will gladly help for the low, low price of pizza and beer.
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I see your in NC, you should look into get your stuff from ECGS http://eastcoastgearsupply.com/ They are right out of Raleigh and they usually have kits with everything you need. And the shipping is practically overnight. As far as installing the gears I had my transmission guy install them for me. I was going to install myself until I found out about all the shimming and different things that had to be done
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I got my 4.56's from Seriousoffroad and I installed them myself
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I have watched videos on installing them and obviously it isn't easy but it's not rocket science. I just think not having a lift might make it a real pita unless I took the axles out. And I could get the tools and the paint and stuff. Thanks for the parts suggestions though that helps a lot.
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have at it http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/Gear_Setup/
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Default Which Gears and should I try to install them myself?

You'll want nice quality tools for the regear if you plan to do it yourself.

Pull the axles out, it's 1,000 times easier.
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Originally Posted by 94XjSport94
You'll want nice quality tools for the regear if you plan to do it yourself.

Pull the axles out, it's 1,000 times easier.
THIS!!!!!
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Ermahgerd Serious agreed with me.

Yukon clam shell bearing puller is the ****, btw.


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