Re-gear Re-grets?
JK Enthusiast
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From: Atlanta
Dude, I have gotten nowhere in my decision on the very same subject. But I have a 2011 JK Sport with a 6 speed, and as one guy put it, everyone has their own opinions and its usually 50/50. I never could get the right answer I was looking for because everyone is different...and I am not saying that in a bad way, its just different opinions. I have a set of Yukon 4.88's with zip lockers for front & back just waiting to get installed, but have the same issue as you do...what would be better for me? Hell, I don't know, but oneday I will do something and I am gonna like my decision cause I am only gonna do this once!....Happy trails Bro! Good luck in your decision and let me know how it turns out...might use your feedback......
If it were my jeep:
6 speed = 4.88
Auto = 5.13 (5.38 if D44 front and rear)
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JK Enthusiast
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From: York, PA
5.13’s it shall be.. Any suggestions on the gear makers or prices? I guess I’ll need the carrier, too. Since I’m close to 50,000 miles, I assume I should get the Master overhaul kit.
JK Freak
Joined: Jan 2013
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From: Cedar city, Utah
I wouldn't even think of running anything less than 5:38's with 37's- 40's. actually make the jeep drive able.
If I was never going over 35's, I would probably run 5:13's.
I ran 5:38's in my Dana 30 for over a year with 37's and it held up.
And yes they did make 5:38's for the Dana 30 for a while.
Still have mine sitting in a box.
If I was never going over 35's, I would probably run 5:13's.
I ran 5:38's in my Dana 30 for over a year with 37's and it held up.
And yes they did make 5:38's for the Dana 30 for a while.
Still have mine sitting in a box.
JK Freak
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From: Houma, La
IMO, I'd go with Yukon. I have done some researchin and found those to be the best for the money. Spicer is the best but pricey. And if I were you, I would get the overhaul kits also. You will need carriers also. I think I will bite the bullet and get the 4.88's installed and go with 35's, sleeves and eventually "C" gussetts.
JK Enthusiast
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From: Atlanta
As far as brands, Yukons seems to have an unbeatable rep on the forums. I purchased Motives from my install guy who has lots o experience as shop Forman at 4 wheel parts and now with 10 years under his belt at the dealer. No complaints what so ever with the motives. Seems that most of these gears all come from the same couple manufacturers anyway...just my .02
I paid $1100 total. If you can stay in that range you're getting a good deal
Last edited by janders82; Feb 7, 2013 at 06:26 AM.
JK Freak
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From: Houma, La
IIRC, the D30 on a JK has a carrier break at the 3.73 mark, so you shouldn't need a new carrier for the 5.13s. At least I didn't when I moved from 3.73 to 5.13. A master overhaul kit will probably be a good idea. Might as well while the diff is open and the gears are out.
As far as brands, Yukons seems to have an unbeatable rep on the forums. I purchased Motives from my install guy who has lots o experience as shop Forman at 4 wheel parts and now with 10 years under his belt at the dealer. No complaints what so ever with the motives. Seems that most of these gears all come from the same couple manufacturers anyway...just my .02
I paid $1100 total. If you can stay in that range you're getting a good deal
As far as brands, Yukons seems to have an unbeatable rep on the forums. I purchased Motives from my install guy who has lots o experience as shop Forman at 4 wheel parts and now with 10 years under his belt at the dealer. No complaints what so ever with the motives. Seems that most of these gears all come from the same couple manufacturers anyway...just my .02
I paid $1100 total. If you can stay in that range you're getting a good deal
JK Enthusiast
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From: Ida Michigan
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Dude, I have gotten nowhere in my decision on the very same subject. But I have a 2011 JK Sport with a 6 speed, and as one guy put it, everyone has their own opinions and its usually 50/50. I never could get the right answer I was looking for because everyone is different...and I am not saying that in a bad way, its just different opinions. I have a set of Yukon 4.88's with zip lockers for front & back just waiting to get installed, but have the same issue as you do...what would be better for me? Hell, I don't know, but oneday I will do something and I am gonna like my decision cause I am only gonna do this once!....Happy trails Bro! Good luck in your decision and let me know how it turns out...might use your feedback......