33s with 4.88

NJblackdeath4x4 · Jan 30, 2009

How would it ride? I ask because Im most likely gunna pick up a d44 or ford 8.8 with the wrong gearing n ill have to regear to get both axles on the same page. I know Im gunna eventually run 35s and i dont wanna regear twice cause thats dumb. So tell me if its ok to drive with 33s and 4.88s

Thanks

MoparManiac · Jan 30, 2009

perfectly fine.

I'm doing 2500 at 65 mph.

I never go faster than 70 mph (about 2750 rpm)

Begster · Jan 30, 2009

MoparManiac said:
I never go faster than 70 mph (about 2750 rpm)

That's cause you're a baby. :laugh2:

Do you have a stick or auto?

I've driven a manual YJ before on 33's with 4.88's and it wasn't bad at all. Fine on the back roads, and same on the highway.

rmm727 · Jan 30, 2009

I DD 4.56's on 30's if that makes you feel any better. About 2500 at 65 mph.

ExTankerGuy · Jan 30, 2009

I'm going to 5.38 w/36s. I ran 4.56 with 31s for about a year...

Check this out.

http://www.grimmjeeper.com/gears.html

NJblackdeath4x4 · Jan 30, 2009

thanks alot guys. im gunna do 4.88s. i have an aw4 so lower is better right

Wiser · Jan 30, 2009

NJblackdeath4x4 said:
thanks alot guys. im gunna do 4.88s. i have an aw4 so lower is better right

right the engine and trans doesnt have to work as hard.

emr1101 · Jan 30, 2009

Begster said:
That's cause you're a baby. :laugh2:

Do you have a stick or auto?

I've driven a manual YJ before on 33's with 4.88's and it wasn't bad at all. Fine on the back roads, and same on the highway.

ha could you even use first gear

RoXJok · Jan 30, 2009

I'm running 4.56s with 33s. Installed the gears before I knew someone made 4.88s for the 8.25.

NJblackdeath4x4 · Jan 30, 2009

the 4.88s r pretty new for the 8.25 i think. i have the 27 spline though so im not dumping any money into it

RoXJok · Jan 30, 2009

NJblackdeath4x4 said:
the 4.88s r pretty new for the 8.25 i think. i have the 27 spline though so im not dumping any money into it

I have the 29 spline. But I'll drop an 8.8 in before I gear down any more. Even possibly an AMC 20.

90Pioneer · Jan 30, 2009

I have 4.56 and run 33x12.5 Trxus MTs. WISH I HAD 4.88s!!!!

uber xj · Jan 30, 2009

RoXJok said:
I'm running 4.56s with 33s. Installed the gears before I knew someone made 4.88s for the 8.25.

REALLY??? I'm not very well versed on the latest and greatest out there so who makes them?

As I plan the route I want to take w/ my Jeep I want to keep the 8.25 to reduce cost but was pretty dissappointed that I was limited to 4.56 so this is good news.

Begster · Jan 30, 2009

emr1101 said:
ha could you even use first gear

Yes I could.

MoparManiac · Jan 30, 2009

Begster said:
That's cause you're a baby. :laugh2:

Do you have a stick or auto?

I've driven a manual YJ before on 33's with 4.88's and it wasn't bad at all. Fine on the back roads, and same on the highway.

haha, at least i can stay in a straight line!

...well straighter than you

cal · Jan 30, 2009

uber xj said:
REALLY??? I'm not very well versed on the latest and greatest out there so who makes them?

As I plan the route I want to take w/ my Jeep I want to keep the 8.25 to reduce cost but was pretty dissappointed that I was limited to 4.56 so this is good news.

Nitro Gear and Axle, they are Naxja sponsor - watch the banner ads.

Boghog1 · Jan 30, 2009

running 4.88 with 33" TrXus and I do not feel over geared, give me a little room to bump up to 35s should I ever decide this is on an 88 with the Renix. I imagine it would be even better with a HO engine

blondejoncherokee · Feb 3, 2009

while waiting for 33's im running 31's and 4.88's. shifts a little quick but i cant wait for 33's, but i dont mind the 31's going 60mph with no vibes

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