Lift and flex comparisons
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From: Laguna Niguel, CA
The dealer will put 513 Yukon gears in both axles and warrantee them. From what I've read, 513 is a better choice as far as performance on the road goes. I'm concerned with how small the pinion gets with that ratio. From a reliability stand point, would 488s hold up better?
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From: Plover, WI & Benson, AZ
OK, 513s it is. I think they will raise the rpms up to near 1900+ at 60 mph which should be better. Does anyone know if the 2" Mopar kit will level out the Jeep or do I have to ask them to add a 3/4" spacer to the front? I think the kit comes with Bilstein shocks. Do I want to get a specific length to allow full extension and control it with limiting straps? Also, it comes with an adjustable front tracking bar, but a relocation bracket with a brace for the rear. He claims they have never had a problem with the bracket breaking. Is that true, or should I ask for a rear bar too?
I commited to the JK this afternoon. I was just going to leave it at the dealership until they have the mods done, but maybe I should drive it for a couple of weeks so I appreciate the difference. There is an offroad ralley in Dresser, WI over Memorial Day that my son and other employees are taking their big truck rigs to. That would be a good place to put the 1st scratches on the Rubi. We'll see!!
I commited to the JK this afternoon. I was just going to leave it at the dealership until they have the mods done, but maybe I should drive it for a couple of weeks so I appreciate the difference. There is an offroad ralley in Dresser, WI over Memorial Day that my son and other employees are taking their big truck rigs to. That would be a good place to put the 1st scratches on the Rubi. We'll see!!
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I have been driving my 2008 with minimum mods until the warranty expires and I'm glad I did cuz we had a blown head gasket not too far back. But the warranty is up in October so I'm trying to decide what TF lift to go with. I would love a LA lift but the cost of the lift plus drive shafts plus a tire carrier plus new rubber. It adds up, but then again I suppose it pays off when your in Moab. I like the idea of starting off with a shorter LA lift until I can afford to trade my D30, and then just add taller springs when it's time to go with bigger rubber.
By the way, where the heck is that TF front D60? I thought it would be out by now.
I have been driving my 2008 with minimum mods until the warranty expires and I'm glad I did cuz we had a blown head gasket not too far back. But the warranty is up in October so I'm trying to decide what TF lift to go with. I would love a LA lift but the cost of the lift plus drive shafts plus a tire carrier plus new rubber. It adds up, but then again I suppose it pays off when your in Moab. I like the idea of starting off with a shorter LA lift until I can afford to trade my D30, and then just add taller springs when it's time to go with bigger rubber.
By the way, where the heck is that TF front D60? I thought it would be out by now.
TF front D60?
