Regearing questions
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JakeJK
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5.38 I'd imaging would be a good choice I think people usually pay about 1200 all said and done, don't quote me on that last part
cozdude
Guy with a Red 2-Door
Lol Nooooooooo 5.38 is waaayyyyy to deep unless your going to run 40's. Even then you would most likely need new axles to be able to hold that big of a gear. The op would need to run 4.88 to bring him back to stock. 5.13 if he plans on doing 37's in the future.
nmwranglerx
Caught the Bug
Standard or auto transmission? I noticed a big improvement in power when I moved from 4.10 to 5.13 on 35s with my 07 auto. 5.38 would leave you're ring gear very prone to failure and is not recommended
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mpkelley20
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Yeah...4.88 or 5.13 would be about right. As for cost, unless you are lucky and live near a place like Northridge and depending on what part of the country you are, expect to pay $500 an axle for labor. In MA where I am, it's even higher than that at most places. Some states might be less than that though.
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Gears and install kits aren't bad if you call a sponsor on here. NR has great package specials.
nmwranglerx
Caught the Bug
New Mexico is even worse. Bigger name shops charge about $800 an axle. Crazy how much the price varies.
JakeJK
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TennJK
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It's an auto. I am looking for that big improvement because I do a lot of highway miles
TennJK
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And a sponsor? I am interested in what that is. I am just trying to get the best bang for my buck but not cheap out and end up in a bigger mess than I was before. Thanks guys
seanb123
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Here's the best bang for your buck if you plan on having it done at somewhere other than evo or trail jeeps
http://www.northridge4x4.com/drivet...-30-44-gear-package-and-master-overhaul-kits?
TennJK
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Awesome. With $600 in gears, what type of money do you think I'll be paying for installation and how long will I be out of commission?
seanb123
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Ehh I've seen some shops go as low as 250-300 just gotta shop around.
Did you ever get any numbers locally?
I know of an offroad shop in Bristol that does regear but haven't gotten a price yet.
I talked to a couple performance shops in Johnson City and got labor costs which seemed high for the area, one was around 800 to 1100/axle. I reiterated that I would bring the gears thinking he misheard but that wasn't the case. :doh:
I know of an offroad shop in Bristol that does regear but haven't gotten a price yet.
I talked to a couple performance shops in Johnson City and got labor costs which seemed high for the area, one was around 800 to 1100/axle. I reiterated that I would bring the gears thinking he misheard but that wasn't the case. :doh:
austin160
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I am not sure what your mechanical abilities are, but if you are mechanically inclined re-gearing is not that big of a job. There is plenty of information out there on how to do it, if done correctly it can be done in a weekend easy (that includes beer breaks). I re-geared my last YJ to 4.56 in a weekend for 450$ in gears. Just a thought, if you have the time, place, and aptitude.
WJCO
Meme King
You'll also need a press, a dial indicator, an inch pound torque wrench, etc.