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Daily Driver gearing and lockers?

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Old Aug 30, 2009 | 07:54 AM
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Default Daily Driver gearing and lockers?

My jeep is a daily driver.. mix of city and highway and I take a lot of road trips.. in the process of getting my jeep sent in to the shop.. but b4 I do I was wondering what gear ratio and if i should get lockers?? I want to start to do more trailing even though there isnt many in the flat lands of illinois.. I'm getting 18" rockstars( yes I know lol) with 325/60 copper stt tek 3.. 4.10 4.56?? and are lockers advised??
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Old Aug 30, 2009 | 08:35 AM
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https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...76&postcount=4
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Old Aug 30, 2009 | 09:04 AM
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Old Aug 30, 2009 | 09:08 AM
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The information on the FAQ is lacking in differentiating an auto and manual transmission. It also does not make provisions for a 5.38 gear set. Then of course there is a whole host of other items to consider, altitude, weight, trailering and the terrain you're rolling over. As for lockers, no better time to get them done than when you are getting your differentials cracked open.

The 33s you are planning on running leave you with plenty of growth opportunity, so you might want to go a little steep on your gear set.

Here's a chart with a little better view of where you might want to be.

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Old Aug 30, 2009 | 09:18 AM
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Thanks for posting that Jpop.
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