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tanbuffsidriva

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« on: September 18, 2006, 05:48:27 PM »
whatsup guys. ive got a shitload of questions? im pretty new to the jeep thing i bought a 2000 wrangler 2.5l put a 4" lift on it with 33x13.5x15 super swampers ive also put a banks exhaust , jet stage 2 chip, and aem brute force intake on it. it does alright around the city but once i go uphill im screwed. i tried driving down the freeway a couple days ago and i could only go about 30 uphill if i was lucky. and eventually it overheated over and over again. so im thinking i need to regear right? what all do i need to regear? how much will it all cost? and how much of a difference will it make? i mean will i be able to cruise down the freeway at a decent speed? id like to learn everything i can about this so i appreciate any help. thanks
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Offline Jeffy

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« Reply #1 on: September 18, 2006, 06:02:58 PM »
Regearing can get expensive but it's well worth it.  The only consideration that you need to decide on is if you to ever upgrade the axles or not.  That will determin if it's worth it to regear the stock axles.
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« Reply #2 on: September 18, 2006, 09:10:16 PM »
4.88s....that'll get you everything you'll ever need...with 33s itll be lower than stock but still ramain somewhat normal with the gas milage...4.88s and 36s would be the same as stock (well close anyway...)
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« Reply #3 on: September 19, 2006, 06:39:49 AM »
Yeah...I need 4.88's.

I've always been thinking of 4.88's as that is the limitation for my D30....does anyone know what the Ford 8.8 will take....anything to be concerned about if I make the Ford conversion?  I really want to start working on this so I can then save for 35's.
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« Reply #4 on: September 19, 2006, 09:59:24 PM »
buy the 9" from Currie...itll be easier than the 8.8....
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« Reply #5 on: September 20, 2006, 06:59:46 AM »
..yeah...but I could get the Ford rear-end complete for about $300....$300 for brackets....$300 for gears...$300-500 for fab work and install....damn...what does that add up to??
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Offline Jeffy

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« Reply #6 on: September 20, 2006, 12:34:44 PM »
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..yeah...but I could get the Ford rear-end complete for about $300....$300 for brackets....$300 for gears...$300-500 for fab work and install....damn...what does that add up to??


Other option would be to go leafs in the back.  Probably cost the same, too.  :stick:
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« Reply #7 on: September 20, 2006, 12:45:07 PM »
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..yeah...but I could get the Ford rear-end complete for about $300....$300 for brackets....$300 for gears...$300-500 for fab work and install....damn...what does that add up to??


Other option would be to go leafs in the back.  Probably cost the same, too.  :stick:


...and then I could add square headlights.....

JUst got back from my local 4x4 shop and the reccomendation was to go with the D44...housing...complete...whatever...just for the fact that it will slide right in as there is no reliable person around here to weld new brackets on.....and the fact that I will never probably wheel it so hard that I need to concern myself about the difference between a D44 and Ford 8.8.

Good news is that it looks like I'll be able to do my SYE with the D35 and not worry about getting a new driveshaft when I put a D44 on there....the difference is negligable.
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« Reply #8 on: September 20, 2006, 01:13:25 PM »
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...and then I could add square headlights.....



Actually, going to leafs will solve many problems with the TJ on and offroad.  It's not that uncommon to see.  I new a few members here have done it.
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« Reply #9 on: September 20, 2006, 06:01:37 PM »
what would leafs fix onroad??????
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« Reply #10 on: September 20, 2006, 07:32:00 PM »
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what would leafs fix onroad??????


Tire lift.  When you start lifting a TJ and don't move to long arms, you'll start to notice it.  You can actually induce it on road by cutting the wheel left and accelerating hard.  The driverside front tire will actually pick up because of the suspension geometry and engine torque.  It looks pretty cool though.
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« Reply #11 on: September 20, 2006, 07:53:29 PM »
oic.. well the only ty we have is the rubicon and we have a long arm kit on it so we cant experience that...
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« Reply #12 on: September 21, 2006, 08:53:31 AM »
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what would leafs fix onroad??????


Tire lift.  When you start lifting a TJ and don't move to long arms, you'll start to notice it.  You can actually induce it on road by cutting the wheel left and accelerating hard.  The driverside front tire will actually pick up because of the suspension geometry and engine torque.  It looks pretty cool though.


I did that the other day turning around in someone's driveway. It's rather easy to do to. Neat to see people's eyes wide open when you do it in the middle of the street at a light. You are waiting for an open window to make a left turn through oncoming traffic. The other cross street traffic sitting there watching you inch you way into the intersection. When the time comes, turn left and punch the accelerator. With the sway bar attached, you'll lift the left front off the ground. You don't really floor it, but a punch will do. If the streets are flat, you won't have a problem laying it on it's side as when you start to straighten out the wheel, the tire comes right back down. And you smile at the other sitting driver's just awing at you.
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« Reply #13 on: September 21, 2006, 09:26:50 AM »
Why are you overheating is my question? My 4 banger is nearly impossible to overheat unless the fan stopps working altogether.
 When I had the clutch fan it never overheated. When I switched to electric, the motor barely gets to 180, BUT I did change my thermostat down to a 165 degrees.  The 165 is a little low for winter but it's great in the Summer. Will go up to a 180 in the winter for heat.
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« Reply #14 on: September 21, 2006, 02:08:20 PM »
damn ive never noticed the tire lift before! what happens if u remove the sway bars? same thing?
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