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Check out Norrthridges site. I have been dealing with them for almost 10 years. Very knowledgeable, well priced, and customer service is fantastic. Like overnighting a critical part to Moab and NOT robbing you blind. No I don't work for them.
Absolutely! We all know this just never ends! Thank God!I'll check them out for sure. I like when people are local cause it's faster shipping. And I like fast shipping, that's why I have Amazon Prime!
The question ultimately comes down to: what do I need next?
I dunno how they do it but I received an order from Amazon the next day using standard shipping, and I could swear the order was made after I got home from work after 5pm. I dunno how they pull that kind of stuff off but I'm a huge fan of Amazon for reasons like that.And I like fast shipping, that's why I have Amazon Prime!
I dunno how they do it but I received an order from Amazon the next day using standard shipping, and I could swear the order was made after I got home from work after 5pm. I dunno how they pull that kind of stuff off but I'm a huge fan of Amazon for reasons like that.
damn at your rates it would probably be cheaper for me to import the entire axle lol
I've never driven one with 3.07 gears. Is it really bad?
I was floored when I started driving it. Because I'm running 33s on my Rubicon with 4.10s I'm used to making liberal use of the overdrive button to disable it all but when I'm >60 mph on the highway. The velocity per RPM with 30s and 3.07s seem almost exactly the same. The only reason I don't reach for the overdrive button quite as frequently is the tires don't weigh nearly the same so it's not trying to get as much mass rolling.
Interesting! My Rubicon has 33" tires but I replaced the 4.10 gears with 4.88 gears. I don't need to disable the overdrive as often with the 4.88 gears, but I still turn it off in town.
I must say that with the 33" tires my 4.88 gears feel absolutely perfect for in town and the highway.
Nothing like hijacking a thread . . . ;-)
Hello Chris, I am new to this scene but I have a 98 TJ 4.0 automatic and I am also looking to buy 33x12.5x15 tires. as far as I can tell I have a stock suspension, would back spacing on the rims help with the rubbing while turning? I know bumps will be a problem but a lift kit is still going to be a while.
Hello Chris, I am new to this scene but I have a 98 TJ 4.0 automatic and I am also looking to buy 33x12.5x15 tires. as far as I can tell I have a stock suspension, would back spacing on the rims help with the rubbing while turning? I know bumps will be a problem but a lift kit is still going to be a while.
I was think a 1.5 max body lift just for the mean time. I know these body lifts are frowned upon but I think this would be the max body lift you would want to do.Yes, the backspacing will help with rubbing on turning for sure.
Be careful though with 33" tires on stock suspension. You're going to have to really watch it over any bumps!
I drove an '87 with 3.07s and 33s for 10 years. Depends on your use. I loved 4LO thru the 3.07s on forestry roads and trails. It ran like a sports car. On the highway, I never used overdrive but 1st thru 4th were no issue. It delivered 25mpg driving from Canada to Denver CO. Seldom under 70mph. No idea if that was the super efficient 4.2L or the gearing but my TJR on the same trip can't hit 20mpg.... even if I try to stay well under 70mph.
Lots of guys cry about the 3.07s but really, you just need to adjust your driving style. The only place 3.07s are truly bad is crawling... Be it over rocks, logs, curbs. Anywhere you can do at least 10mph... 3.07s are fine. I started driving in the 1970s... back then the 3.07 would have been a low ratio. Common ratios were 2.73, 2.56, 2.41. Try those thru a 3 speed.
Yes I was cruising on the highway the other night at 85mph doing around 2000rpm in 5th gear.I drove an '87 with 3.07s and 33s for 10 years. Depends on your use...