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Jeep xj 4.88 Gears help.

Old 09-14-2016, 06:23 PM
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New to this site. Putting in the 4.88 Gears in the rear so I can run 35s but what else do I need. Like for the front and anything else for the rear?
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Dana 30 3.73 carrier and 4.88 gears for the front. You might want to think about cromo shafts for the front. For that size tire if you wheel hard with a locker or heavy on the gas you will break the stock shafts.
But then again depends on how you wheel. If you're a light wheeler hmmm maybe ok

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Originally Posted by Btjohansson
New to this site. Putting in the 4.88 Gears in the rear so I can run 35s but what else do I need. Like for the front and anything else for the rear?
Are you having a shop install the gears? If you are asking what you need I don't think you're ready to do the regearing yourself.
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Gear install knowledge, specialty tools & lockers.
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Would help to knew what rear differential )Year) he has and the axle spline count on what locker to order and possible upgrade them if not 29 spline.
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Originally Posted by Fred/N0AZZ
Would help to knew what rear differential )Year) he has and the axle spline count on what locker to order and possible upgrade them if not 29 spline.
You beat me to it. I just got done having lockers and 4.88 gears installed in my 96 (27 spline axles) and I took Freds advice and upgraded my rear axles to 29 spline while I was at it, so then you need a locker for 29 spine axles. I got Revolution axles for just under $200 for the pair so it does add some cost, but in the long run it is sure to be worth it.

Since you are new, here is a few words of wisdom. Always include as much information as you know such as year, axle types (if known, pictures if not) transmission type (auto or 5 spd) transfer case type, engine size etc.

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