New Axles or ReGear?

tonytony9

tonytony9

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Sure this topic has been over discussed, so only looking for some brief feedback. I have done my fair share of reading prior threads.

After careful consideration I decided not to dump my 160k mileage (and first car) JKU. And instead, keep replacing as I go. I drive a very limited (under 7k miles) a year now that I work in Ny. I also have a secondary car/convertible for the nice months.

I will be stepping up from 33’s to 35s in the next 6-8 months. I don’t run too heavy of a setup, 3inch lift, winch, evo bumpers. I have a 08 sport, not the “heavy duty” tow package. Original axles, 160k on them. I am decently mechanically inclined with the right tools so I’ll do the work myself. I don’t off road often or heavily. I take this thing down trails to hunting and hiking spots mostly.

I want to regear for less lag on the highway. Improved conditions essentially. Recommendations?


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I would suggest just a regear to 4.88s and gusset it. You do know that your Jeep is a convertible also right???
 
I second the motion for 4.88s sounds like they would be a good fit. For just 35s and light wheeling I think new axles would be over kill. If you want to add a locker, during the re gear is a perfect time but I would only lock the rear and leave the dirty 30 open up front.

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I agree with the others, 4:88 should fit the bill. If you were ever thinking of a locker for the rear only, this would be a good time to do while they do the gear change.
 
desertrunner said:
I second the motion for 4.88s sounds like they would be a good fit. For just 35s and light wheeling I think new axles would be over kill. If you want to add a locker, during the re gear is a perfect time but I would only lock the rear and leave the dirty 30 open up front.

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Thanks for advice along with the others. I guess my concern with regearing the stock axles was the high mileage they already had on them.




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Jsouder53 said:
I would suggest just a regear to 4.88s and gusset it. You do know that your Jeep is a convertible also right???
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Looks like everyone agrees. Will the 4.88’s significantly improved my high way performance? At least let me get up a hill without almost flouting it haha?

I just replaced my universal joints along with my other steering components and man it handles like brand new


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Much, it won’t search for gears nearly as much on the highway. Only time it will jump for gears in longer hill climbs.


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tonytony9 said:
Thanks for advice along with the others. I guess my concern with regearing the stock axles was the high mileage they already had on them.




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Regearing will replace the most worn pieces. Carrier/ pinion bearings and the gears themselves obviously. Throw in wheel bearings and u joints and your axles are practically brand new.


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tonytony9 said:
Looks like everyone agrees. Will the 4.88’s significantly improved my high way performance? At least let me get up a hill without almost flouting it haha?

I just replaced my universal joints along with my other steering components and man it handles like brand new


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To be honest, I haven’t re-geared yet lol its my plan to go to 4.88s because I still have a d30.
 
throw a torq master locker in the front while your in there and you'll be amazed what this will get for for the $$.

had the same dilemma on my jk x... ended up going 4.56 on 33s with the d30/d44 and 6spd.
 
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mewaschuk said:
throw a torq master locker in the front while your in there and you'll be amazed what this will get for for the $$.

had the same dilemma on my jk x... ended up going 4.56 on 33s with the d30/d44 and 6spd.
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Welcome to Wayalife. First post is to lock a 30 :thinking:

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