Regearing

Out of Curiosity, how much does a regearing job usually cost? Like from JLU stock to something like 4.10 or 4.56 or whatever.
 
Gossamer JL said:
Out of Curiosity, how much does a regearing job usually cost? Like from JLU stock to something like 4.10 or 4.56 or whatever.
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Me personally, I wouldn't waste your time or money on such a small ratio change. Typically, you can expect to pay $2k-$4k to have it done and that should come complete with parts and install. Disciple in CA will do it for just under $2k and it's a hell of a deal.
 
wayoflife said:
Me personally, I wouldn't waste your time or money on such a small ratio change. Typically, you can expect to pay $2k-$4k to have it done and that should come complete with parts and install. Disciple in CA will do it for just under $2k and it's a hell of a deal.
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Excuse my ignorance on this, I am learning more and more watching your videos.

That said, would I not want to regear going from the stock tire size to 35"+ with a 3+" lift? Would I want to just go ahead with a 4.88 or higher if the stock axles will accept such gears? Again, forgive my ignorance. I just want to make sure my jeep in the future will perform well with larger tires/wheels and eventual more weight.
 
Gossamer JL said:
Excuse my ignorance on this, I am learning more and more watching your videos.

That said, would I not want to regear going from the stock tire size to 35"+ with a 3+" lift? Would I want to just go ahead with a 4.88 or higher if the stock axles will accept such gears? Again, forgive my ignorance. I just want to make sure my jeep in the future will perform well with larger tires/wheels and eventual more weight.
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4.56 would be the right ratio for 35" tires but the change from 4.10 is so little that I don't think it'd be worth it to do, especially if you have an automatic. 4.88 would be the right ratio for 37's and that would be a worthy upgrade but even then, there are lots of people who manage just fine with 4.10s. Again, so long as you have an auto.
 
wayoflife said:
4.56 would be the right ratio for 35" tires but the change from 4.10 is so little that I don't think it'd be worth it to do, especially if you have an automatic. 4.88 would be the right ratio for 37's and that would be a worthy upgrade but even then, there are lots of people who manage just fine with 4.10s. Again, so long as you have an auto.
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Yes, it is an 8 speed auto. When I look at the Build list of my JLU shows Dana M186 front Dana M200 rear 3.45 overall top gear ratio.

Thank you for the information. I am glad I found your videos and this site!
 
Gossamer JL said:
Yes, it is an 8 speed auto. When I look at the Build list of my JLU shows Dana M186 front Dana M200 rear 3.45 gear ratio.

Thank you for the information. I am glad I found your videos and this site!
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Okay, that's a bit different. With 3.45, I would consider re-gearing to 4.56 with a set of 35s. That would make a well desired difference.
 
OverlanderJK said:
Do 4.88’s at least. 35’s are tiny especially with 3” of lift. In six months you’ll wish you had 37’s and in a year you’ll get 37’s and then you’ll hate the 4.56’s.
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If you think you'll run 37's some day, this ^^^ is sound advice. 4.88 is as high as I would go though as anything higher will leave your front pinion being really small. As in, I would not go bigger than 37.
 
OverlanderJK said:
Do 4.88’s at least. 35’s are tiny especially with 3” of lift. In six months you’ll wish you had 37’s and in a year you’ll get 37’s and then you’ll hate the 4.56’s.
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Well, I have been pondering what I really want from this Jeep. I know my wife and I want to go trail riding, but it is also my everyday driver. And we have both agree that we will be broke the next couple years to accomplish what we want for this jeep.

Wife already mentioned getting a second jeep, but she said this time a Rubicon JT more than likely. :oops: I won't even get out of the hole now. LOL
 
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