xj expedition gear question

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Oct 9, 2013 | 08:04 AM
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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
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Oct 9, 2013 | 08:10 AM
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4.56
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Oct 9, 2013 | 08:12 AM
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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.
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Oct 9, 2013 | 08:15 AM
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Quote: 4.56
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.
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Oct 9, 2013 | 08:19 AM
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Quote: 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.
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.
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Oct 9, 2013 | 08:22 AM
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Im trying to avoid a trailer if i can
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Oct 9, 2013 | 08:31 AM
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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.
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Oct 9, 2013 | 08:36 AM
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Quote: 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 but in it vs the jeep.
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
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Oct 9, 2013 | 08:39 AM
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http://www.grimmjeeper.com/gears.html
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Oct 9, 2013 | 08:41 AM
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Quote: http://www.grimmjeeper.com/gears.html
Bookmarked awesome thanx a bunch i never saw one that detailed
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Oct 9, 2013 | 08:43 AM
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Oct 9, 2013 | 08:45 AM
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Oct 9, 2013 | 08:47 AM
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Well thanx for the great responses. I've been pointed in the right direction. Now some more research yay lol
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Oct 10, 2013 | 01:17 AM
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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.
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