Speedo Gear Tooth Change
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From: Burlington, NC
Year: 1994...mostly...
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0L I6 HO, Lot's of Bolt Ons
OK Guys, my wife is hounding me about the speedo being 5mph slow...
My setup is 4.56 gears on 35" MTRs
I've seen a couple charts say different things.
One says I need a 36 tooth one says I need a 37
Also, the Jeep came with 3.55s and 27" tires stock.
According to one chart I should already have 36 tooth.
But again its running 5mph slow...
Need some input here for whats worked for you guys and how far yours is still off after the change, Thanks
My setup is 4.56 gears on 35" MTRs
I've seen a couple charts say different things.
One says I need a 36 tooth one says I need a 37
Also, the Jeep came with 3.55s and 27" tires stock.
According to one chart I should already have 36 tooth.
But again its running 5mph slow...
Need some input here for whats worked for you guys and how far yours is still off after the change, Thanks
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From: Dont Colorado Wyoming
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
This is the chart and location ive used for the last 3 gears ive bought. all were right on.
https://www.quadratec.com/c/reference/jeep-speedometer-gear-tooth-chart
https://www.quadratec.com/c/reference/jeep-speedometer-gear-tooth-chart
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Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Burlington, NC
Year: 1994...mostly...
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0L I6 HO, Lot's of Bolt Ons
Ok, did a little digging.
My factory tire was a 27.9" tire
So I'm pretty sure I have 35 tooth gear.
Sounds like the 37 tooth will set me straight.
Thanks for the link
My factory tire was a 27.9" tire
So I'm pretty sure I have 35 tooth gear.
Sounds like the 37 tooth will set me straight.
Thanks for the link
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From: Broward County Fl.
Year: 1989 xj sport 2dr
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 12 hole bosch Injectors
Measure tire size 35s can be 34 tall. Theres long and short shaft gears.
Last edited by freegdr; Mar 29, 2017 at 03:47 PM.


