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Swagger:
And just to reiterate, the only reason i had discounted doing a dana 60 in the front, was because i already spent the money on a cross over steering set up, so i'd like to not do it again if i could, but i am still very open to suggestions. Also, i just ran across a deal for an 8.8 with 4.10's and a posi, and a matching set of 4.10's for my D30 along with a master install kit. Hes asking 250. I'm trying to convince my wife. So fro the time being, running 4.10 gears and rolling 33's, how much better/worse gas mileage would i get over stock gears w/33's. Hurry JT4x4, answer my many questions, so i can work on convincing my stubborn wife.
calvynandhobbs:
I think you'll get better gas mileage with the 4.10 gears with 33s than your stock gears. It brings you closer to the factory specs with the tire size ratio to the gear ratio. I went with 4.56 gears and am running 33s, which causes higher RPMs on the highway, but when I go to 35s I expect my gas mileage to improve slightly.
Mr Rock:
Dana 60 one ton's are a great axle but they are heavy, it all depends on how and where you want to use you jeep. I'm building up 44's because I don't plan on going any bigger than 35 - 36's and as much as i like the trails I also like to take the jeep around town with no top so a big heavy axle is not for me. if your planning on going to 38 - 40's then you may very well need 60's under you, especially if you drive anything remotely like me (with a heavy right foot).
Swagger:
Well. Tis done. Tomorrow i take possession of (1) Ford 8.8" rear end from a 1999 explorer, with 4.10's, disc brakes, and the factory posi unit. In this deal i am also getting a new carrier, new 4.10 ring/pinion set and master install kit for my dana 30. All for $250. Not to bad, and i'm uber excited to get the beefy rear end under my rig so i can proceed with the next step. For brackets i am thinking about these from Ballistic Fabrication,
http://www.ballisticfabrication.com/XJ--TJ-Jeep-Combo-Bracket-Upgrade-Kit--25-Axle-Tube-30-Mounting-Width_p_1838.html
I'm not certain yet, but after i do some measuring i'll know a little more about what i'm goin to need. If anyone has any specific recommendations, please feel free to share. after this i'm going to start prepping for a D44 upgrade at the front end. then comes the other goodies.
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Flex:
i know u just bought it but u should prob. know the ford 8.8 posi is a giant piece of junk. you would have been better of using an 8.8 with standard spider gears then swap in a Aussie for about $270.
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