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3.21 gear w/lift?

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Old May 14, 2011 | 08:03 AM
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Can a 3.21 handle a 2 in lift and 33 in tires?
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Old May 14, 2011 | 08:08 AM
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Yes, my 3.21's are handling 37's
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Old May 14, 2011 | 08:15 AM
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I have 3in lift and and 35's and they do fine
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Old May 14, 2011 | 09:16 AM
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I have 3.21s with 2" of lift and 33s. It works just fine! Only need to downshift more on the higher elevation highways.

I plan on going up to 35s with my 3.21s.
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Old May 14, 2011 | 09:45 AM
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Well good deal that solves a dilemma or two!
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Old May 14, 2011 | 10:26 AM
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I didnt feel much of a difference between stock and 33s on mine. I have a teraflex leveling kit and 33 bighorns but i am going to order up the rc 3.5" lift next week. I would like lower gears in my jeep even with the stock tires but just not sure what i want to do the jeep yet so 3.21s will stay for a while.
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Old May 14, 2011 | 12:32 PM
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I'm running 3.21s with 35s and I can tell u in town and on the highway they are livable. However offroad in steep technical terrain they are not good at all. You have to try and keep momentum because if u stop the engine is Gunna lug like an MFer.

I am going to 4.56s or 4.88s very soon. Just waiting for my riddler covers to arrive.
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Old May 14, 2011 | 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by raidue
I'm running 3.21s with 35s and I can tell u in town and on the highway they are livable. However offroad in steep technical terrain they are not good at all. You have to try and keep momentum because if u stop the engine is Gunna lug like an MFer.

I am going to 4.56s or 4.88s very soon. Just waiting for my riddler covers to arrive.
I was thinking of mostly mud fun.
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Old May 14, 2011 | 02:25 PM
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I think my stock 32's are horrible with 3.73's. I want 35's but am scared without a regear. How do you do 37's on 3.21? Crazy.
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Old May 14, 2011 | 05:29 PM
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Having that low gear ratio any good for the truck? To much strain is it not? Also having the higher ratio better for gas milage?
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