So I'm new to the TJ/Jeep Wrangler world. Bought my first ever in April. 2002 Jeep Wrangler X 4.0L 5-Speed Manual 3.07 gears and 31x10.5r15 tires with Soft Top in Amber Spice Metallic and presumably an Apex edition since it has the Cognac Ultrahide seats. Anyway, I have upgraded the steering linkage with the XJ tie-rod and drag link, fixed random odds and ends, flushed all the fluids, upgraded the sound system, and overhauled the cooling system so far. Next up is the re-gear from 3.07 to 4.56, axle upgrade, eLockers front and rear along with an OME 2.5" suspension lift, 1.25" body/motor mount lift (DPG Offroad style) and 33" tires.
I am on a temporary work assignment down in far south Texas, and I'm looking at getting the re-gear/axle/locker work install done at a place down here. He has worked hard to source all of the parts at suppliers that have them in stock, which I know is a challenge right now, and got me an estimate last week. The labor is VERY reasonable, but the build is not exactly what I was looking for. However, I feel like it would still be an absolutely bulletproof setup for what I'm looking to do with the Jeep, the majority of which will be fire roads and mud holes with an occasional beginner to easy intermediate wheeling. Here is the estimate:
Front axle labor: $575
Front G2 4.56 gears part # 2-2031-456: $225
Front G2 gear install kit part # 235-2031: $160
Front Eaton eLocker Dana 30/27 Spline: $1295
Front G2 Tork Axle Kit (27 spline, 4340 chromoly, includes Spicer U-joint upgrade) part # 98-2031-001: $598
Rear axle labor: $475
Rear G2 4.56 gears part # 2-2049-456: $225
Rear G2 gear install kit part # 235-2049L: $160
Rear Eaton eLocker Dana 35/30 Spline: $1295
Rear G2 Rear Axle Kit (30 spline, 1541H Steel Alloy) part # 96-2049-2-30: $631
Oil & Shop Supplies: Included at no cost
TOTAL: $5639
I know from the reading I have done on this forum that the chromoly axle shafts up front on the Dana 30 are overkill. I also know that Revolution Gear and Axle is the preferred brand for the gears and the Super 35 upgrade. However, the "specs" on the G2 Rear Axle Kit are pretty close if not identical to those of RG&A. The 1541H alloy is not published anywhere, I had to call them to find that out. The prices on the eLockers is a little high, and the price on the rear axle kit seems like almost double, but the price on labor is so good, paired with the difficulty of finding all of these parts in stock, I'm leaning towards pulling the trigger. He is a very "old school" guy and wanted to do the c-clip delete, until he found out from calling his suppliers and found out nobody does that anymore. He also trusts G2, and that's what he wants to go with from his warranty perspective.
What do you guys think?
I am on a temporary work assignment down in far south Texas, and I'm looking at getting the re-gear/axle/locker work install done at a place down here. He has worked hard to source all of the parts at suppliers that have them in stock, which I know is a challenge right now, and got me an estimate last week. The labor is VERY reasonable, but the build is not exactly what I was looking for. However, I feel like it would still be an absolutely bulletproof setup for what I'm looking to do with the Jeep, the majority of which will be fire roads and mud holes with an occasional beginner to easy intermediate wheeling. Here is the estimate:
Front axle labor: $575
Front G2 4.56 gears part # 2-2031-456: $225
Front G2 gear install kit part # 235-2031: $160
Front Eaton eLocker Dana 30/27 Spline: $1295
Front G2 Tork Axle Kit (27 spline, 4340 chromoly, includes Spicer U-joint upgrade) part # 98-2031-001: $598
Rear axle labor: $475
Rear G2 4.56 gears part # 2-2049-456: $225
Rear G2 gear install kit part # 235-2049L: $160
Rear Eaton eLocker Dana 35/30 Spline: $1295
Rear G2 Rear Axle Kit (30 spline, 1541H Steel Alloy) part # 96-2049-2-30: $631
Oil & Shop Supplies: Included at no cost
TOTAL: $5639
I know from the reading I have done on this forum that the chromoly axle shafts up front on the Dana 30 are overkill. I also know that Revolution Gear and Axle is the preferred brand for the gears and the Super 35 upgrade. However, the "specs" on the G2 Rear Axle Kit are pretty close if not identical to those of RG&A. The 1541H alloy is not published anywhere, I had to call them to find that out. The prices on the eLockers is a little high, and the price on the rear axle kit seems like almost double, but the price on labor is so good, paired with the difficulty of finding all of these parts in stock, I'm leaning towards pulling the trigger. He is a very "old school" guy and wanted to do the c-clip delete, until he found out from calling his suppliers and found out nobody does that anymore. He also trusts G2, and that's what he wants to go with from his warranty perspective.
What do you guys think?
