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I need GEARS! where to go?

Old Jul 8, 2008 | 04:36 AM
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Default I need GEARS! where to go?

The 3.21's just don't cut it anymore, and I'm looking into re-gearing up to 4.88.

Does anyone know of a good shop (also resonably priced) in the Atlanta/Marietta area? Or any expert advice on this would be appriciated.

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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 05:36 AM
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just do it yourself matt... all it takes is a hammer and chisel... (dont take my advice)

4wheelparts does decent work but is over priced.
There are a few local truck shops in the woodstock area... hell pretty much anything in cherokee county should be affordable and quality work as far as jacked up rigs and off road machines go.
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 06:11 AM
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Originally Posted by 07JKX
just do it yourself matt... all it takes is a hammer and chisel... (dont take my advice)

4wheelparts does decent work but is over priced.
There are a few local truck shops in the woodstock area... hell pretty much anything in cherokee county should be affordable and quality work as far as jacked up rigs and off road machines go.
Yea I think 4WP will be a little overpriced and you make a good point about Cherokee county i just need to find the right one.
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by MMO blk JK
Yea I think 4WP will be a little overpriced and you make a good point about Cherokee county i just need to find the right one.
you need to actually find a set of gears too, they are on backorder , Good Luck!
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 09:52 PM
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These guys did mine. mild2wild4x4customs.com
THey're in Powder Springs. Should be relatively close to you if you're in Marietta. I think it was around $450-ish front and rear for labor. Very pleased with their work. They seem to know their stuff.

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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by 2K1TJ
These guys did mine. http://www.mild2wild4x4customs(dotcom)

THey're in Powder Springs. Should be relatively close to you if you're in Marietta. I think it was around $450-ish front and rear for labor. Very pleased with their work. They seem to know their stuff.
Well I just spoke with the guys at Mild to Wild and the quote I got wasn't exactly close to 450-ish for labor although they did know their stuff like you said. I have a feeling they will be getting my business eithr way though - thanks.
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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 10:49 AM
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I think $600 is closer to average cost from things I've read.
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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 03:39 PM
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When I lived in Warner Robinsin 2002, I had 4.88's installed for $450! If you can get it done for that now, take it!

What kind of Gas Mileage are you getting with the 3.21's?
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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 03:40 PM
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I guess I meant to say Warner Robins
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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 04:32 AM
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Originally Posted by 08{GA}RUBICON
When I lived in Warner Robinsin 2002, I had 4.88's installed for $450! If you can get it done for that now, take it!

What kind of Gas Mileage are you getting with the 3.21's?
I hear ya, $450 would be a great deal, and I would definitely take it!

As far as gas mileage, it's not as great as you might think, if that’s what you were thinking . Anywise when I had stock wheels (29s i think) it was pretty good, but now that I'm running the 33s... not so much. I feel like it takes a lot to get going, and I'm always in the gas. I'm thinking the gears will help me stay off the pedal and might actually help with gas mileage, once again .
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