2" lift w 33" inch tires
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I just looked at diagrams for the differential covers for the 35 vs. 44 and mine is definitely the same as the 44.... not sure if that's accurate but I assume it should be?
The reason I listed the fill plug is, the Dana 44 has a metal threaded fill plug, the Dana 35 has a rubber fill plug. Dead giveaway besides the shape of the diff cover.
OP
X didn’t have the Dana 44 as an option. Could have been added by the PO. Why not shoot a pic and post up!
OP
As someone mentioned, I think, doing a 2-2.5" suspension lift plus small body lift or a 3-3.5" suspension lift is the best solution. Your springs are tired anyway, so a body lift would help for now and you could do the 2-2.5" later, or just do the 3-3.5" when you can do your research and save enough dough. You'll probably need to refresh your shocks too, especially if you go to 3-3.5".
You can do the suspension lifts as a kit or pieced together. Both are solid options. The HD 2" OME kit will net about 2.5" and costs around $900 for all parts, including new shocks. It's a great kit. Others are good too though, I just have experience with OME. Actually, mine is pieced together, I have the OME springs, spacers and rear track bar relocation bracket, paired with Bilstein 5100 shocks. It saved me some bucks. I was all in for around $500 because I got a steal on the shocks. If you paired the OME springs ($335), spacers ($20) and rear trackbar relocation bracket ($20) with the RS5000X shocks ($200), you could save some bucks and get out for around $600. I'm thinking that would be a great ride. Ask @bobthetj03. I think this is his current setup...
Yep, just recently purchased the Rancho RS5000X shocks and they ride pretty darn good for half the price of the OME shocks. Time will tell if they last as long. I believe @Rob5589 has those shocks on stock springs.
OP
okay looking again, this is definitely the 35..... I think the bolt pattern threw me off bc on one of the diagrams I was looking at, the bolt pattern was completely different so I thought it must not be the 35 but taking a closer look, it definitely is
OP
well darn, that's disappointing.... I guess the axle upgrade will be added to the list of improvements..... definitely have a project
OP
This will tell you more about your Jeep. Just type your VIN and you'll get a build sheet for your Jeep.
https://jeep.custhelp.com/app/jeep/eqlisting_detail/
https://jeep.custhelp.com/app/jeep/eqlisting_detail/
Trident72
TJ Enthusiast
Thank you for this.....I’ve been following this thread, glued to every word because I’m considering the choice between 32in BFG’s or 33’s .Just installed a 2.5 in lift from RC. After reading along I was worried about rear axle and gear ratio being too weak or two low.....but thanks to this link I feel like I won a Jeep lottery!!
Trident72
TJ Enthusiast
by the way 2006tj1 rough country makes a 2.5 inch kit that’s just shocks and springs for 350$. If your like me and your basically just driving a Jeep with occasional jumps in the mud puddles, I don’t see why RC wouldn’t work for you and your budget. Thanks for the thread
OP
Totally! even tho I'm not even the one to thank, all I did is ask a question. everyone else made the thread what it is! there are some great helpful people around here
OP
UPDATE: I know it's been forever hahaha but I did find out that i do have the 3.73 which probably explains why I haven't felt too bad driving. I think I'm going to try to regear at some point either this year or next. I do mostly local driving but will have to commute a little more next year & need the best mileage I can get, albeit the intial investment will still be pretty steep.
if money permits I'm planning on doing the s35 upgrade w the regear, might as well if they are tearing everything apart anyway.