So who regeared and who didn't?
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Rubiconsean23
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Cool! So the ring and pinion is about $250 and labor is about $750?
MR.Ty
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I'm not sure on OREs exact break down for their pricing but most regear packages are around $800 (from any online retailers). That typically includes front and rear ring and pinion and master rebuild kits for both axles.
OhNoTheJiggies
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For the time being I haven't regeared. 37x13.50(actually measure up to just above 36") and 13' Rubi with 4.10s. Works great for on road but on rocks and hills, it really needs some lower gears.
Rubiconsean23
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So what gear are you going to go to? Like 3.73? Or 3.21?
Napalm
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Lower as in a higher number. If I had to guess, I'd say he's going to do 5.13s or 5.38s since that's a pretty common gear for 37s.
OhNoTheJiggies
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Lower gears, numerically higher though. I'll probably be going to 4.88s
Hot94Z28
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I was thinking 4.88's too, at some point I want 37's but not with the dirty thirty.
Rubiconsean23
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Ohhhh ok sorry got it!
On my 08' it had 3.73 stock. As soon as I put on 33" toyo M/T it was near unbearable on the highway and up a hill.... forget it. Its mainly the weight as a 33 is only a tiny bit taller than stock. I re-geared to 4.88 and all was well. When those wore out I went with 35's and the 4.88 was fine. I stepped up to 37's recently and re-geared again to 5.13 and I couldn't imagine life without it.
OhNoTheJiggies
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Yeah, dirty 30 and 37s don't work out well unless you severely limit your skinny pedal lol
Rubiconsean23
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Alright after looking at that chart I will probably go to 4.56 gears [emoji106]
RuBee13
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I have a 2013 Rubicon, auto trans, I purchased used with 37's With a BB lift. It worked for my first season. It came with 3.73 from the factory, so to me it was fine in the flat of Oklahoma. After shipping it to Alaska I put 37 inch KM2's with some other upgrades. By far the jump to 5.13 gears was the best thing I coulda done. I have not run the numbers yet. But I believe my gas mileage, if I keep it at 60 or below went, actually went up. Go figure. Some days I actually pass ppl up hills.
KingCopperhead
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I had 3.73 gears in my JK when I got it. Ran 35's and it was just sluggish as all hell. It was drive able but was way sub optimal. Off road it struggled on rocks and I had to use my clutch and throttle a lot more than I liked to.
I eventually swapped to 4.88 gears and it was night and day. I can idle over smaller rocks easily and there's much less clutch modulation necessary on larger obstacles. On the street I have plenty of power to pass people when needed although 1st gear is a little low for street use. I'm usually into second gear before I leave an intersection. I also skip 3rd and 5th gear often. (3.6 with a manual trans)
Overall a very versatile ratio that performs well both on the road and off. Best mod I've done so far.
I eventually swapped to 4.88 gears and it was night and day. I can idle over smaller rocks easily and there's much less clutch modulation necessary on larger obstacles. On the street I have plenty of power to pass people when needed although 1st gear is a little low for street use. I'm usually into second gear before I leave an intersection. I also skip 3rd and 5th gear often. (3.6 with a manual trans)
Overall a very versatile ratio that performs well both on the road and off. Best mod I've done so far.
wcarlson40
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Unfortunately, I'm still trying to find a place around Chicago that will re-gearI have 35s with 3.73 and it's tolerable but I'm afraid to mud on it. I'm worry about the Dana 30 in the front.
Yes, me too. I'm looking for a place that does this in their sleep, not someone that regeared once and can give me a deal.
Anyone else know of a reliable place around Chicago or central Illinois?
TrainWreck618
Caught the Bug
Unfortunately, I'm still trying to find a place around Chicago that will re-gear
I have wheeled my jeep with 35's and 3.73 gearing, and still do. Is it the best? No, but I plan on upgrading axles in the near future and did not want to waste money on re-gearing an axle that isn't going to hold up. Re-gearing your dana 30 isn't going to make it stronger