The 32rh is WAY more forgiving with gears than the 42rle.
I think I'm ready to start pricing my build (05 LJR)
- Thread starter eSkilliam
- Start date
The 32rh is WAY more forgiving with gears than the 42rle.
Yes. In fact, some might say that you might benefit from regearing with the stock tires, with that transmission.
This is an opinion. I run 35’s w stock 3.73’s and what i don’t know doesn’t hurt me.
Buddy runs 35’s w 4:56.
Both autos.
I don’t care what anyone says. I’m doing 75 on highway and he can’t lose me.
Edit: i know my transmission is feeling it. Temp gauge and love
But now you know.
p.s. Year ago, I ran 35s with 3.73 gears and stock brakes. Mrblaine set me on the right path. I can never thank him enough. To me, you can live with being under-geared for places like Florida, but BMB are a MUST HAVE for 33's and 35s for safety reasons. My Jeep stops quicker than my 38 mpg "midget car"
.
Last edited:
I’m running 285’s KM 3 ‘s on stock 4:10’s on my 06 LJR with the NSG-370 and feel it drives ok on road as well as off road.
The 4:1 transfer case as well as the low first gear is plenty for this old man’s needs at this point.
Plus, lockers and winch make it a bit easier to get out of trouble which tends to happen from time to time.
For springs I have RE 3 1/2”s with OME shocks and as mentioned all Currie adj control arms, track bars and steering.
I have taller 4” Currie springs but haven’t felt the need to install them yet.
Run your rig with the way it is on some easy/mild trails with friends and get a feel for how it performs. Then you’ll get a better feel for where you may want the build to end at…although you may never entirely done
But now you know.
p.s. Year ago, I ran 35s with 3.73 gears and stock brakes. Mrblaine set me on the right path. I can never thank him enough. To me, you can live with being under-geared for places like Florida, but BMB are a MUST HAVE for 33's and 35s for safety reasons. My Jeep stops quicker than my 38 mpg "midget car"
View attachment 486251
The BMB brakes are definitely a must have, which i do. The gears I’m living without until next locker upgrade
As far as gears go, it’s not how one feels, but it’s what is proper.
Everyone may have a budget, but at least give up on the “I feel like mine is fine argument.”
You sound like someone saying, “McDonald’s food is fine.”
Not to mention it’s not even food.
Everyone may have a budget, but at least give up on the “I feel like mine is fine argument.”
You sound like someone saying, “McDonald’s food is fine.”
Not to mention it’s not even food.
33’s with 3.73 stock gears and the 42rle on my jeep and overdrive is useless at best. still trying to scrape up the funds for 5.13 gears. bought a wife and that purchase put a major kink in my jeep fund. oh well, that’s life!
Sorry, this is a pet peeve for me. Assuming you are running your factory 16" Moabs, BFG only makes one "285" on a 16 which is a 285/75R16 which comes out to a 32.8x11.2. However, without the other info, nobody has any way of knowing what size tire you are actually talking about.
285=width in millimeter
75=sidewall aspect ratio (75% of the width)
16=rim diameter
Sorry typing on my phone and multi tasking.
Will be more specific next post.
Indeed 285x75x16 but running “vintage” AEV wheels.
I have a lot of bnib parts I might sell for around $3500. Depends on how serious you are. Currie double adjustable upper and lower arms, Rancho shocks, BDS springs, SSSYE, BMB pads and rotors, Currectlync, Oro Swayloc, 5 Ultra 5051 Wheels. Tom Woods driveshaft. Might start tossing the idea of selling everything.
If those metric 33 equivalents are your final tire size and transmission stays the same, then 456 is proper.
Did you get one of the mail order brides? How much are those in Jeep parts?
If you’re not willing to answer we’ll just ask @TheBoogieman.
LONGJP2
TJ Expert
You don't have to, but it drives better if you do.
I went many years (on 33s) before regearing, it was tolerable.
You'll end up turning the OD off alot.
Driving through the mountains was the worst.
Last edited:
no, not a mail order bride. just joking around about the cost of being married! seems every time i think i’m saving for regearing she comes up with something else that she believes we need.