Any news on gears for the transfer case... i would like 4:1 or lower. I know teraflex makes kits for the TJ but is there anything out there or anything in the making.

Yea yea i know i would have a 4:1 if i bought the rubicon. just getn that out of the way


thanks

 

I think something is coming out in the near future. I remember it being discussed during Sema time. I can't remember who is releasing it though.

 

Mopar ORT talked about drop in gears.

 

I think it is Mopar that mentioned they are going to sell a kit to regear or maybe even the whole transfer case.

EDIT: Once again I was too slow, not to mention I didn't post a picture of it! Damn Doojer, I think it was you last time too!

 

I know ive never done any extreme wheeling, I live on an island of sand.

and in sand, I dont even need low at all..

Ive tried low and its LOW..

Can someone help out an offroading amateur and give me a situation where 4.0:1 is that much better than the standard low (i think 2.7:1)

 

I am also an amateur, so take this for what its worth, but low is good in the rocks, and also coming down steep hills using your engine compression to keep you slow so you do not brake too hard and end up sliding off the trail. I am sure there are many more situations.

 

Right on. Low is good for crawling over rocks - in 4LO at 2.72, my Sahara will happily walk itself over small rocks with ease, without my involvement (gas/brake). However, when it encounters a larger rock (greater resistance), the "walking" will stop, as the low range isn't sufficient to climb that bigger rock (in which case I just give 'er a little gas!).

With lower gearing, you gain greater crawling capabilities, and are able to "walk" it over bigger rocks. Also, as Ctimrun said, your lower range makes for better engine braking - this is not only useful for hills, but for off-roading in general, because it makes your throttle inputs pack more punch (as you're effectively laying down more torque to each wheel). Make sense?

tshuelsman: Looks like you can pick up an Atlas 6.0 (6:1) for the tiny pricetag of $2635.00 (not including labor, axle mods, etc.). :sad:

 

you can get a rubi tcase and it will bolt right up,

 

i wish i had the money for the Atlas, i would love that option. and as far as buying a rubicon t-case. thats probally right around the same price range, buying from the dealer. But i don't think there would have to be as many mods, i should just bolt in.


i would like to just buy the gears and do the install myself.