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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 12:09 PM
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Wow - I'd like to do the same thing, but $1,450 does seem steep. Maybe Southern Offroad in B'ham, or Essentially Off Road in Smyrna.

Let me know if you want to tackle them yourself - I've been itching to learn more about re-gearing after watching some friends replace the ring and pinion on a destroyed D30 while we were out in Moab.

Originally Posted by AirBorne82
I'm looking to re-gear, want to go to 4.88s. Rock City Offroad quoted me $1,450 which seemed a little pricey.

Can anyone direct me to a better option? A reputable shop or even another Jeep enthusiast that has the tools and the technology is fine!!
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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by JK-Rubi
Wow - I'd like to do the same thing, but $1,450 does seem steep. Maybe Southern Offroad in B'ham, or Essentially Off Road in Smyrna.

Let me know if you want to tackle them yourself - I've been itching to learn more about re-gearing after watching some friends replace the ring and pinion on a destroyed D30 while we were out in Moab.
i believe jkalltheway has some experience with exploded D30's

edit: or assploded as he likes to say
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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 06:30 PM
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just finished installing a 4in Full Traction Long Arm lift on my Jeep JKUR. I installed it at my dad's shop in Harvest b/c he has a hydraulic lift. I have to drive it home to SC in the next couple days (over 300 mile trip). I am going to get it aligned before i leave and head out. WHere is the best place to get a lifted JK aligned in Huntsville/Madison area?? NTB, Sears, Big 10?? ANy experience/advice would be greatly appreciated guys. Thanks.



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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 06:36 PM
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Luke, there is a brand new NTB out near your Dad in Madison (Hwy 72) "sort of" across from the Dairy Queen/Texaco. Denny here on the forum got his JK aligned there on their brand new equipment, and he got a great graph showing him all the measured values - I think he was very pleased with the end result.

P.S. - congrats on the lift. Did you take any pics?

Originally Posted by AU Bronc N JK
just finished installing a 4in Full Traction Long Arm lift on my Jeep JKUR. I installed it at my dad's shop in Harvest b/c he has a hydraulic lift. I have to drive it home to SC in the next couple days (over 300 mile trip). I am going to get it aligned before i leave and head out. WHere is the best place to get a lifted JK aligned in Huntsville/Madison area?? NTB, Sears, Big 10?? ANy experience/advice would be greatly appreciated guys. Thanks.



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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by JK-Rubi
Luke, there is a brand new NTB out near your Dad in Madison (Hwy 72) "sort of" across from the Dairy Queen/Texaco. Denny here on the forum got his JK aligned there on their brand new equipment, and he got a great graph showing him all the measured values - I think he was very pleased with the end result.

P.S. - congrats on the lift. Did you take any pics?
thanks for the heads up. I saw that the other day and thought i'd give it a try if nobody responded. I will be getting it aligned saturday morning.. hoping to be there when they open so i can be first in line.



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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 06:48 PM
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[QUOTE=AU Bronc N JK;3106989]just finished installing a 4in Full Traction Long Arm lift on my Jeep JKUR. I installed it at my dad's shop in Harvest b/c he has a hydraulic lift. I have to drive it home to SC in the next couple days (over 300 mile trip). I am going to get it aligned before i leave and head out. WHere is the best place to get a lifted JK aligned in Huntsville/Madison area?? NTB, Sears, Big 10?? ANy experience/advice would be greatly appreciated guys. Thanks.



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Don't go to any of those places you just named. Go to Rocket City Auto Repair and Off Road in Huntsville on Jordan Lane.
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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeeper08
NTB, Sears, Big 10?? . . .

Don't go to any of those places you just named. Go to Rocket City Auto Repair and Off Road in Huntsville on Jordan Lane.
Care to share your concerns/reservations considering some of us have had good service at NTB in particular. Thanks.
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Old Jul 10, 2012 | 05:48 AM
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Originally Posted by JK-Rubi
Care to share your concerns/reservations considering some of us have had good service at NTB in particular. Thanks.
No, if I recall correctly, dude swing's from Danny's nuts pretty hard. I have had personnel horrible experience at RCO and would NEVER let them turn wrench one on my rig.
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Old Jul 10, 2012 | 05:51 AM
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Originally Posted by jimmoiv
i believe jkalltheway has some experience with exploded D30's

edit: or assploded as he likes to say
I may have some experience in that area lol
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Old Jul 10, 2012 | 01:55 PM
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Hello......been a long time since my last post.......I'm still wheeling Cooter around....but thinking of trading him in on that black MW3 with the Mopar lift at the stealer...any thoughts?.....I think I could get by with just one arm and a leg for a while

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