Wrong axel gear ratio from factory!?!
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Replace for a JK with the proper gearing
Swap gears - $1-$2k, depending
Swap in a Rubi tcase - (you like the onroad performance, so this may be your best bet)
Anything other than swapping vehicles may turn into a warranty issue, as the new gears or tcase were not factory installed. Then again, if you plan on bigger tires in the future, it is really a non-issue as you will be re-gearing anyway.
Swap gears - $1-$2k, depending
Swap in a Rubi tcase - (you like the onroad performance, so this may be your best bet)
Anything other than swapping vehicles may turn into a warranty issue, as the new gears or tcase were not factory installed. Then again, if you plan on bigger tires in the future, it is really a non-issue as you will be re-gearing anyway.
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There was an issue early on with getting the 3.73 gears with the trailer tow. The only way you could guarantee them earlier in the process was to order Max Tow. That has since changed, but I actually haven't read what people have been doing to fix the situation. I think most knew before they took delivery (by getting build sheet, checking window sticker, etc.), and refused it (the dealer will be able to sell them... plenty of people who don't know what axle gears are/mean).
#23
Originally Posted by Lighting Guy
There was an issue early on with getting the 3.73 gears with the trailer tow. The only way you could guarantee them earlier in the process was to order Max Tow. That has since changed, but I actually haven't read what people have been doing to fix the situation. I think most knew before they took delivery (by getting build sheet, checking window sticker, etc.), and refused it (the dealer will be able to sell them... plenty of people who don't know what axle gears are/mean).
I think the issue is fixed now on the ordering system. I personally wouldn't have accepted the Jeep with the 3.21 gearing though :/