Re Gearing Question ?

creeknxj · Jun 2, 2003

Looking to re gear from 3.55s to 4.10s

01' XJ LTD 4.0L Auto NP242
DANA30 / DANA35 with Trac-Loc
GY M/Ts 245/75R16(31s) on 16x8 mopar wheels w/5"BS

Question: Can I still use the rear Trac-Loc or do I have to remove it. I'm hoping I can re gear and still keep the Trac-Loc and add a locker or limited slip up front.

Thanks

creeknxj · Jun 2, 2003

Can anyone help with this?
Will I need to replace the trac Loc when I re gear from 3.55 to 4.10

MistWolf · Jun 2, 2003

I'm unsure what the break point is on the carrier. If you have a Four Wheel Parts & Wholesalers' Catalog you should be able to find the info there. If not, you might find the information on their website

By the way, you meant 4.56 gears, not 4.10s

What Rd · Jun 2, 2003

For what you'd spend regearing that D35, you could swap in a post 95 Explorer 8.8 from an Eddie Bauer Edition already geared to 4.11, with 31 spline axles and disc brakes.
Just a thought . . .

Goatman · Jun 2, 2003

Yeah, you need a new carrier to go higher than 3.55's on a D35. Sorry.

I'd think about a D44 or 8.8 before I regeared and locked a D35, unless you wheel moderately and will NEVER go larger than 31's. Going rate on an XJ D44 is $400-500......not much more in the overall picture, since you're going to get new gears anyway.

creeknxj · Jun 2, 2003

Thanks
I think I will re think this and look at replace the rear with Dana44 or Ford 8.8

jimk403 · Jun 2, 2003

Same carrier

The 3.55 carrier on the D35 will work with 4.10s. The D30 needs a new carrier for 4.10.
But why? I did 4.10 and wish I had done 4.56.

Ghost · Jun 2, 2003

Thread Hyjack!!!!!

So some of you think the D30 and D35 are weak. But what about behind a 4 popper? I want to go to 4.88's in mine so the 4 popper can turn 33's a little better. Anyone have any opions on that? And b4 you say it 33's is where I plan to stay right now. What about brands? Who has the best bang for the buck? I know Genuin is a no. What about Drivetrain dirrect? OR Randys?

Beezil · Jun 3, 2003

I remember when our midwest MJ wheeler had his rig.....had a 4-popper in it.....

Based on what I saw that guy do with his jeep, there's no way I could bag on the 4cyls ever, you won't hear 6cyl snobbery from me......

that said, I'd do 4.88's without question....

don't know about randys or drivetrain direct, but a bteer question may be to ask about brands, moreso than where to get them.

the answers will vary greatly, but its always a good question to ask.....

I'll stand out of the way now.

Eagle · Jun 3, 2003

I have always had good service and best prices from Drive Train Direct, and when they sell me Dana/Spicer parts, I get Dana/Spicer parts. I've been informed by a stalwart XJer from Colorado that Randy tells you you're buying Dana parts but what you get in the package are Randy's own no-name brand gears. I'd suggest checking Drive Train Direct and then getting prices from Reider Racing, Dynatrac, and a couple of others you might feel are reliable, but IMHO you should avoid Randy's.

woody · Jun 3, 2003

D35s make good mailbox posts and thats about it. I suppose a 35 shaft (flange cut off) could be hoseclamped & brazed to a tie-rod to getcha out of the woods...but I wouldn't claim it

Ghost if you need an 8.25 just holler. You won't need a new carrier for 4.88 (I don't think) and I have a low-mile track-lok just for you baby unless you dare to weld the open carrier and wheel it

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