Kevin
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Richmond, VA
I’m currently running 33s on an open/open D30/D35 (27 spline) set up with 3.07 gears in my 95. While it is well known that the D30 and D35 are not that great for running lockers with the larger tires, I was wondering if there was any benefit (read that as less chance of breakage) to keeping the 3.07 gears if/when I lock these axles. The 3.07s and 33s are brutal on the highway but this is not my DD and I don’t drive it too much. Only long drives are to get to my wheeling spots, say a couple times a year. Rest of the time is the once a week trip into work, to the store, etc. I want to lock the rig, but also don’t want to spend a bunch of money since I don't get to wheel it much. So I was thinking about dropping in 2 lunchbox lockers (Powertrax no slip in the rear and a LockRite in the front) and maybe upgrading the rear shafts.
So, can anyone tell me if the 3.07 gearing would be more or less likely to cause problems over say 4.56 if I decide that I want 5th gear on the interstate? Or is gearing irrelevant in this scenario?
Thanks.
So, can anyone tell me if the 3.07 gearing would be more or less likely to cause problems over say 4.56 if I decide that I want 5th gear on the interstate? Or is gearing irrelevant in this scenario?
Thanks.