What gear ratio to choose?

OK, I have 4.27s in now, but I have a 27 & a 44 with 5.38s.
the engine is a :hurrican: (134).
The front axle thats in it is a 27a the other is a 27.
It will be mainly a trail Jeep so street driving will be very little.
It will have 33s on it.
Which would y'all run? :?
I'm leaning toward the 5.38s just for the pure grunt of lower gears but dont want to regret it, ie less wheel spin in the mud .

 

It's not that you'll spin less in the mud, your just gonna have to shift sooner.

 

Go fer the '38s cause there low. It will help the whining hurricane climb a lot better- ask me how I know.

 

Jerry I would definately go with the 5.38's.

 

I'm a fan of 5:38s also

 

Go with the 5.38's, I don't think you'll regret it!!

 

Thanks guys.
Thats the push I needed.
Now to start saving for lockers front and rear.

 

Consider using a Powerlock limited slip in the front instead of a locker. You get great traction, especially with the rear locked up and you can still steer the damn thing. I wouldn't have a locked front if someone gave it to me. Just my .02 I also run 5.38's

 

On my 66 (which ultimately will be the Jeep I keep) I'm going with 5.38's. D30 front and D44 rear, with a V6. I have an OD to make the street a little more comfy.

 

Locker in front and steering? Thats why they made twinsticks

 

Yea you just have to remember to place it back in 4wd. R)

 

Well hey, if it's good enough for Animal it's good enough for every Jeep. :twisted:

 

Jeep made 6.17's for the Willys pickups!

 

OK so one more ? am I looseing anything by swapping the 27a for a 27? The joints are differant no ? How much stress will the 27 take?

 

That'd be a tad to low I'm afraid. I still want to drive it on the road some.

 

5.38 in Speedbuggy. I will need to add OD to it. She winds up pretty good at 55mph, but I like the low gearing