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Old 05-18-2011, 03:55 PM
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Nice, I'm scraping my pennies together to get lockers. It shall be done.
Old 05-18-2011, 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Goeagles88
Mine is under the knife right now for 5.13s. I got an ARB differential cover for the rear as well. Didn't do the front diff cover...those bastards are expensive!

I really hope this is worth it $1200...ouch! Just makes me think about the OR Fab bumpers and Eagle Alloy rims I coulda had. Now I have to wait until my wife lets me back in the house before I can buy anything else.
Goeagles88........where did you have your gears installed? I'm not far from BR and getting ready to have mine done. Also did you provide the gears and the total was 1200 bucks?
Old 05-18-2011, 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Scooter Scott
You guys do the install yourself?
The front 44 swap we did. I had the gears installed at a local shop.
Old 05-18-2011, 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Cpt. Flapjack
The front 44 swap we did. I had the gears installed at a local shop.
I would like to get a front 44 but I think I may start hitting the bone yards and do the 60 thing. I am looking for something to keep me occupied.
Old 05-18-2011, 05:32 PM
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What gear ratio did you go with? And were you the one leading us at the Badlands Saturday. I couldn't remember what you said your screen name was. I had the 2dr redrock wrangler. My wife was with me.

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Old 05-18-2011, 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by HIROLLR
Goeagles88........where did you have your gears installed? I'm not far from BR and getting ready to have mine done. Also did you provide the gears and the total was 1200 bucks?
I will PM you the name and info. He did my buddy's JK as well and did a great job!
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Originally Posted by Scooter Scott
He got 4.88s which is the norm for most peeps with a 6-speed
I wonder what 4.88's or 5.13's would put my rpms @ 65 or 70mph and I have an Auto. I may eventually go with 35's after my 33's wear out.
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Originally Posted by Scooter Scott
I have 5.13s in mine with 35s and an auto
How is it on the interstate? Are the rev's high and how about mpg on the highway?
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Originally Posted by millfire517
How is it on the interstate? Are the rev's high and how about mpg on the highway?
thats what i want to know. i'll have tires on in the next month and im wondering what ratio to go with
Old 05-19-2011, 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Shoup
I would like to get a front 44 but I think I may start hitting the bone yards and do the 60 thing. I am looking for something to keep me occupied.
If you find one and need a hand with the install let me know.


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