Another build question
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As someone who will likely spend far more time on pavement, I can say that those LJs really, really appeal to me. That color on yours is so sedate...and the matching top color just adds to it. Yeah, that one does it for me. Very nice rig! I'd daily that in a heartbeat. :thumbsup:
Ok, started this thread awhile back and finally pulled the trigger. Delivered my LJ to All 4 Wheel Drive on Monday. Thanks to mr. Bransford for recommending a reputable shop. John will be installing :
Currie 4"lift
Rancho 9000 shocks
Regear to 4.56 from 3.73 (automatic)
Cooper 33/12.50/15 AT3's
SYE/CV drive shaft
Tru Trac in front end
Misc seals bearings etc.
John hasn't started yet, any input as to what I may have missed or might give thought to changing while I have time?
Thanks to all,
Currie 4"lift
Rancho 9000 shocks
Regear to 4.56 from 3.73 (automatic)
Cooper 33/12.50/15 AT3's
SYE/CV drive shaft
Tru Trac in front end
Misc seals bearings etc.
John hasn't started yet, any input as to what I may have missed or might give thought to changing while I have time?
Thanks to all,
You could go a lot of places in CO on that build. But if you added a 1" BL you could go to 35's and go more places. You'd want to gear deeper.
The gear experts would probably suggest 4.88's, or even 5.13's with the steep overdrive your 42rle trany has. I'm no gear expert, but I play one on TV, and have stayed at a Holiday Inn Express, so that makes me an expert. 
Have discussed that with my mechanic, he suggested the 4.56 after asking what my uses were. But the more I dwell on it I am leaning toward the 4.88.The gear experts would probably suggest 4.88's, or even 5.13's with the steep overdrive your 42rle trany has. I'm no gear expert, but I play one on TV, and have stayed at a Holiday Inn Express, so that makes me an expert.
I gotta get out of the motel 6, but they leave the light on for me!
There are a bunch of gear threads on here. Do some research before you lock in those 4.56's. I'm running 4.56's on 33's, but with the 5 speed manual trans, and it's about perfect. That dang auto is a tricky bastard!
It’s the 6-speed that’s a real hair puller! If I had an auto I would gear deep. 4.56 wouldn’t even be on the table. That mechanics suggestion came from a chart.
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