Also take into account the type of driving you do. If you live in an area that has a lot of hills/mountains, you would benefit from having a bit more power. You're transmission will thank you for not making it downshift so much. If it's more flat, I'd gear it for a factory-like rpm range.

 

What brands do you guys run/trust for gears?

 

Richmond, Yukon, USA standard, G2, etc. Most name brands are going to make a quality gear set. I have 0 experience with Rough Country and I do not know who is making their gears for them so that brand wouldn't make my list right now.

 

I have ran Motive gears for many years in race cars dirt track and drag cars up to about 1500HP using a trans brake. I bought them for my XJ when I found a very good price on a set (Chy 8.25/D30 pkg. with master install kits) high quality master install kits, from Rustys Off Road for under $500 for the set of 4.56's.

 

there was the one I couldn't remember, Thanks!

 

i think rustys still offers a similar price on that kit? so far its the best deal yet if you guys trust the gears they sell.

 

Nothing wrong with Motive gears national well known seller and brand.