Regearing as first mod

I was think of getting my gears changed out prior to getting a lift (2.5) and new wheels (35's). I saw on off road evolution webpage, they had a special for 999$, for any gears plus install. I'm willing to drive from Las Vegas to Fullerton, to get the work done as I feel that this is a good deal. I called in to EVO and the guy I spoke to said it would take two days for the install. My only concern is the drive back to Vegas. Is that too long of a drive to break in the new gears. Would I make it back or do I have to stop and change out the gear oil. Any advise for this who have regeared.

I have a 2013 Sport 4 door, with an Auto tran, I believe 3.21 and wanting to change to 4.88 or 5.13. The jeep will be driven back and forth from Vegas to SF Bayarea a couple of times a year.

No you will be fine with that drive. I would wait until you get the tires to regear though. Get a programmer to adjust for tire size and see if you really want a regear. If your plan is to never go more them 35's 4.88's will suit you well.

OverlanderJK said:

No you will be fine with that drive. I would wait until you get the tires to regear though. Get a programmer to adjust for tire size and see if you really want a regear. If your plan is to never go more them 35's 4.88's will suit you well.

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What he said. Just getting your shift points on is enough to keep most folks happy.

OverlanderJK said:

No you will be fine with that drive. I would wait until you get the tires to regear though. Get a programmer to adjust for tire size and see if you really want a regear. If your plan is to never go more them 35's 4.88's will suit you well.

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couldn't agree more. I have a 2012 auto with the 3.21 and have no desire to regear at this time and I'm running 35s. didn't feel like a I lost much when I lifted and put bigger tires on. just my 2¢.

Thank you all for the info and update. I was concerned about my future travels to and from Vegas to SF with 35's and a lift. I guess

i have a 2013 auto with 35s and regeared to 513 and love it since my elevations change a lot where i live. 513 is a little much for 35s but im getting 37s soon and they are fine for now, i personally love my 513s