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New gears

Posted: Wed May 01, 2013 6:19 pm
by ngarc83
Hi everyone, looking for some advise. I am looking to change my gears. Once I installed my 4" lift and new 33"tires, my TJ has been lagging power, especially on hills. I am looking to go to 4:56 from 3:73. I have been looking a the ones from Rough Country, they are called Motive gears. Front and rear go for $469 and it comes with the install kits. Has anyone use this before or have any idea how good they are?

http://www.roughcountry.com/gears/jeep- ... 5456M.html

Looking for suggestions.

Re: New gears

Posted: Wed May 01, 2013 7:00 pm
by nostaw
How much do you know about gear setup?

JW

Re: New gears

Posted: Thu May 02, 2013 10:34 am
by DOUG
I have Motive Gear ring and pinions in my Scrambler. Good product. If your price includes parts for both front and rear axles it sounds pretty good. I would check on Summit Racing just to compare prices.

Re: New gears

Posted: Thu May 02, 2013 1:18 pm
by ASauer17
I have Motive Gears and geared at 4.88 with 4.5" lift with 35s

Re: New gears

Posted: Thu May 02, 2013 10:20 pm
by ngarc83
nostaw wrote:How much do you know about gear setup?

JW
I don't know much, just looking for info before I buy something.

Re: New gears

Posted: Fri May 03, 2013 7:57 am
by Hoodoo Man
ngarc83 wrote:
nostaw wrote:How much do you know about gear setup?

JW
I don't know much, just looking for info before I buy something.
gear set up is not for the novice, I helped install a few sets on my rig and you really need to know what you are doing...

Re: New gears

Posted: Fri May 03, 2013 10:09 am
by nostaw
Joliet Jake Blues wrote:
ngarc83 wrote:
nostaw wrote:How much do you know about gear setup?

JW
I don't know much, just looking for info before I buy something.
gear set up is not for the novice, I helped install a few sets on my rig and you really need to know what you are doing...
This...

If you don't know much about gear setup you should do a lot of research on what is involved and decide if you want to try it or not... If you don't get it right it is both expensive and a PITA. I would suggest you seriously consider taking it to a shop that knows how to do it, especially if this a DD.

JW

Re: New gears

Posted: Fri May 03, 2013 10:31 am
by ChrisD
What he said ^^^^ X1000