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Need Advice - ReGear, Lockers, etc.

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Old Apr 29, 2009 | 06:35 AM
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Default Need Advice - ReGear, Lockers, etc.

Okay, so here is my current rig:

2007 Flame Red JK X 6Spd.
3.21 Gears
Dana 30 Front/44 Rear
Rough Country 2.5" BB with Coils/Shocks
Rough Country Sway Bar Disconnects
Mickey Thompson 33x11.50 MTZ
Smittybilt XRC10 Winch
LoD Mid-Width Front Bumper + skid plate
Pure Jeep Rock Sliders
K&N Drop-in Filter
Pro-cal Tuner

I really want to get rid of the 3.21's. My thoughts are these:

1) I am running 33's, and 35's are probably as big as I will ever get (the Jeep will not fit in the garage if I go 37's)
2) I have a Dana 30 upfront and I have heard bad things about going 5.13 or even 4.88 on the 30's.
3) I want lockers

My plan is to:
upgrade my gears to 4.56's and add ARB lockers front and back, this should save on labor charges and save me the money on buying a new carrier for the front diff. At the same time, I will replace my factory diff covers with ARB diff covers.

Eventually I will probably upgrade my transfer case to a 4:1, so I am not worried about any loss of torque with going for a little bigger gear.

Once I add an evap and oil pan skid with a rear bumper, I think I am set?

What do you think? Is this the right approach with my needs?
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Old Apr 29, 2009 | 07:51 AM
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d60 is gonna be a little low at the pumpkin with 35s and especially with 33s. I agree a 44 swap would be good by time you regear, lock it and add at least cromo shafts and gussets

Edit nevermins you said from someone going to D6o
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Old Apr 29, 2009 | 08:09 AM
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good call... I need to find me a rubi front without locker
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