ive looked at the threads for this...I just pulled an axle from a 98 exp disc and all...right now i have stock gears in the jeep.The new axle is 3.73...my front is still gonna be 3.55.dana 30 for now....will there be any problems running these 2 at the same time?Im gonna regear in a few months...but is it good for now?
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8.8 axle swap
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Kyle
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dmay1969 said:
Pull the front DS and you will be fine.
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x2 That's what I did. Just got my new gears thanks to ACE. Now just need to put them in.
Kyle
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dmay1969 said:
Yes, It is not worth the trouble that it can potentially cause you. Just pull the DS and dont worry about it.
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Unless you plan on staying with 31's for the next couple years, skip 4.10's and go with 4.56'.
The jeep would rather spin the motor a little fast on the highway than work a little hard every time you touch the throttle.
The jeep would rather spin the motor a little fast on the highway than work a little hard every time you touch the throttle.
mecompco
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I've got a nice used Dana/Spicer 4.10 reverse cut R&P for sale (bought before I decided to go 4.56) if you're interested.
I got my D/S D30 4.56 R&P from www.4x4groupbuy.com and got my Ford Motorsports 8.8 R&P off eBay.
I got my D/S D30 4.56 R&P from www.4x4groupbuy.com and got my Ford Motorsports 8.8 R&P off eBay.
Achmed
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Kyle Deidrick said:
Actually, you can run 2 different gear ratios without pulling the front shaft. You just cant put the TC in 4WD with two different ratios.
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Chris @ GATR said:
Until someone else sits in his jeep and starts playing with the four wheel drive shifter.
I've seen what happens when you run mixed gears (4.56 and 4.88). Its not pretty.
Is better to play it safe.
Kyle
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cal said:Until someone else sits in his jeep and starts playing with the four wheel drive shifter.
I've seen what happens when you run mixed gears (4.56 and 4.88). Its not pretty.
Is better to play it safe.
Exactly, pulling the front DS is a sure shot way to know that nothing will go wrong. Better to be safe then sorry.
