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Old Feb 26, 2013 | 08:36 AM
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Default i got 40s!!
I just bought some 40s on my jk but im not sure what gears i should put in...help?!?!?
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Old Feb 26, 2013 | 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by beaker44
I just bought some 40s on my jk but im not sure what gears i should put in...help?!?!?
What year JK by chance?
Dana 44's?
Go low.... 5.38's
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Old Feb 26, 2013 | 08:42 AM
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What year JK by chance?
Dana 44's?
Go low.... 5.38's
good questions!
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Old Feb 26, 2013 | 08:42 AM
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Its a 2012 sport 4 door
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Old Feb 26, 2013 | 08:46 AM
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Its a 2012 sport 4 door
Assuming your talking about factory axles. You might want to save up for 60's sooner than later if you plan on wheeling it.
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Old Feb 26, 2013 | 09:01 AM
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Yea i have factory axles...so gears wont do me any good??
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Old Feb 26, 2013 | 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by beaker44
Yea i have factory axles...so gears wont do me any good??
Do you have a d30 or 44 ?
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Yes, gears will do you good as far as daily driving.

With 40's though your problem will be your stock axle bending.
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Old Feb 26, 2013 | 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by beaker44
Yea i have factory axles...so gears wont do me any good??
Gears will work, but the added stress of those 40's on stock axles is a lot....
For the front, potentially cracked/bent axle housing.
Ball joints are weak.
On and on...
It can be done but I would be hypersensitive on the trail.
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Originally Posted by NVRDUN
Yes, gears will do you good as far as daily driving.

With 40's though your problem will be your stock axle bending.
Bright minds....
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