xj81

Hi guy i have a 92 xj Im makeing expedition, cross country rig. So anyway i have a gear and axle question. I have another hp 30 and 29er 8.25 what Im wondering is i know i have to regear. But i plan on putting tons of extra weight in the rig and on top and i may pull a small trailer Im gonna run a 33 12.5 i was thinking 4.10s. But should i go a different route do to weight and possible trailer any one have any experience.

If this is in the wrong place please move thanx

SeriousOffroad

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andrewmp6

I would figure out how much weight your taking first.Make two list things you can't live with out and things you would like to have.Use a bathroom scale and start weight stuff and adding it up on the list.

xj81

Really? didn't think i had to go that tall. Now dp u think it would be ok when all the gear is off the truck and its lighter. Last thing i wanna do is build my axlez and i screwed up on the gearing it is still gonna be my dd also.

xj81

Thats a great idea lol i never thought to weight e erything but as of now the tent, wAter storage,2 deep cycle bats,some sort of fridge freezer maybe a arb unit there not to heavy. Also spare parts and maybe 2 tires geez thats a lot already lol thats the heavy stuff ya know plus 2 people.

xj81

Im trying to avoid a trailer if i can

andrewmp6

I'm the thinking type i think everything out i still screw up but i keep a plan b and c ready for those cases.Simple stuff like a life straw and fire starter in the glove box is a good back up plan.If you do go with a trailer a lot of weight can be put in it vs the jeep.

xj81

Ya a trailer would be great but my thinking is saying i have to wheel wit it if i camp in the beyond. And my wife said one day what if we hit a dead end in the middle of the wilderness and are forced to turn around that could get scary real fast so i really dont want a trailer and im hoping i dont need. Man there's so much to think about haha

SeriousOffroad

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xj81

Bookmarked awesome thanx a bunch i never saw one that detailed

SeriousOffroad

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xj81

Haha thats about what things cost these days. And offcoarse if i can't make it i buy from vendor's you guys rule

xj81

Well thanx for the great responses. I've been pointed in the right direction. Now some more research yay lol

andrewmp6

If your just starting to get in to expedition style i would wait for a trailer just make sure it fits your needs.Just starting out stick to the basic camping needs and trail gear you should be fine.With just 2 people lay the back seat down you got a ton of room and the roof too if needed.