What gears for XJ on 33s?
Gear Ratio For 33-Inch Tires A good gear for an AW4 automatic with 33-inch tires is a 4.10:1 or 4.56:1 gear ratio. Both of these will keep you around the stock drive ratio. Personally, we think the 4.56:1 gear ratio is better thanks to its improved acceleration and crawling abilities.
How much does it cost to Regear a Jeep XJ?
If you are looking to regear and can find an affordable shop, you could complete the whole project for around $1,500 or less. What is this? To break down the costs, you can expect a gear overhaul kit to cost anywhere from $600 to $1,200.
How do you find the gear ratio on a Jeep Cherokee?
So an easy way to determine your actual gear ratio is to check the tag attached to the differential cover by the cover bolts. On the tag there should be some numbering such as 3.54 or 3.73, either of those numbers will give you the stock axle ratio.
What is the stock gear ratio in a 2000 Jeep Cherokee?
Jeep XJs came in several standard gearing ratios: 3.07:1, manual transmission, I6 engine. 3.54:1, automatic transmission, I6 engine with Dana 44 rear differential. 3.54:1, manual transmission, I4 engine with Dana 35 rear differential.
How do I know what gear ratio my XJ?
You gear ratio is determined by the number of turns of the driveshaft it takes for 1 turn of the tire. 3 and a half turns to 1 = 3.55 gears. 4 turns to 1 = 4.10 gears, etc.
Can a Chrysler 8.25 handle 35s?
The 8.25 can easily handle 35s and even with a locker. If you’re worried about the c-clips you can get disc brakes and that’ll keep the shafts in if an unexpected situation.
Is it hard to Regear a Jeep?
It’s not impossible and many take the time to learn how to do it but if you do decide to tackle the job, don’t plan on being able to regear both axles in a weekend. It’s going to take some time to figure it out because there’s a lot of trial-and-error work that needs to be done to get it done correctly.
When should I Regear my Jeep?
In all likelihood, when you left the lot in your new Jeep, your drivetrain and gearing were set to provide a balance between torque and speed. If you have added bigger tires or more weight to your Jeep and you feel a loss in power, it’s time to regear.
What year XJ came with Dana 44?
The rear Dana 44 is optional with other 4×4 models. XJ Cherokee/Wagoneer: 1987-1989 (some say up until 1990) XJ Cherokees with the Tow Package sometimes came with the Dana 44 rear axle.
What rear axle is in an XJ?
The Dana 44 is the unobtanium of XJ rear axles, or so many people seem to think. We run across them pretty frequently in junkyards.
Can I Regear Jeep myself?
What axles are in a 1996 Jeep Cherokee?
Yep it’s a Dana 30, all XJs came with a Dana 30 front axle. This should give you a general guideline as to what the gear ratio could be. 4.10 – used with 2.5L engine usually, and older XJs with the “Off-Highway Vehicle” package.