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D30 regear choice?

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by BlueFlu, Sep 8, 2006.

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Which gear ratio?

  1. 4.27 good all around

    5 vote(s)
    31.3%

  2. 5.38 great off road

    9 vote(s)
    56.3%

  3. Doesn't matter Bamm Bamm will never be done.

    2 vote(s)
    12.5%
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  1. Sep 10, 2006
    66cj5

    66cj5 Jeep with no name

    NorthWest Indiana
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    going to be different and go for the 4.27 gears, as that's what I'm running.
     
    66cj5, Sep 10, 2006
    #21
  2. Sep 10, 2006
    SRedinger

    SRedinger Member

    Now Eugene, Oregon
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    If you are going to run 33 or bigger then run 5:38 gears--

    I have a simular situation.
    I got an old CJ6 with 4:27s, but got a Dana 30 from a Jeeper going to a 44 front. I got this cheap and it has a locker with a new set of 5:38s. So I will switch my rear 44 to 5:38 gears. But only because I lifed the CJ6 4 inches to run 33-35s. 2'1/2 body and 2 inch body lift.

    BTW--
    I did extra lift because I like to run chains on all fours, with lockers on all fours in grill deep spring snow with muddy ground underneath. I do not like the chains beating on the fender wells- so extra body lift was the way to go.

    Lifting the Body also lets you run somewhat softer springs, because usually more spring lift means a stiffer ride. Moderation is key-- I would not lift he body if I only wanted a couple of inches-- but I needed as much as five inches total lift-- when chains rub or hammer the body, damage happens--


    Generally the less lift the better-- esp in a narrow track Jeep--
    The key is what are you going to do with the Jeep.
     
    SRedinger, Sep 10, 2006
    #22
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