What did you do to or with your CJ today?

[Petescj]

Haha. You know it. I had these 31s with the 2.5" springs before the frame swap. But the 1" lift I built into the body mounts seem to make a difference.

I upped the gears to 3.31s. Not sure how fbI will go up to 33s or not but 32s at least. But I have a good amount of tread left. 40k miles on these tires so I am sure new ones will come soon enough though.

What do you think? 32s or 33s?

With the 3.31 ratios 32s. I'd measure them for myself if I were you. Some 33s are actually 32s. Kinda bites cause I bet you enjoyed the little pick me up the 3.31 gave you over the 2.72. You may lose that going up in tire size

 

[gr8dain]

With the 3.31 ratios 32s. I'd measure them for myself if I were you. Some 33s are actually 32s. Kinda bites cause I bet you enjoyed the little pick me up the 3.31 gave you over the 2.72. You may lose that going up in tire size

Yep. I noticed that my 31s were really 30.5 new. So I am sure the 33s are smaller a bit. But I can wait. Which will allow me to enjoy the pick up obtained from the gear change. I have only driven it to HD and back so far. And have enjoyed it. Once the re-lift is complete, I will start driving it more often. I miss it. Totally different than the JKU.

 

[Lumpy Grits]

I would not want to run 33's, w/3:31 R&P.
Your put'n allot of torque load on the tranny and t'case.
LG

 

[Torxhead]

Yep. I noticed that my 31s were really 30.5 new. So I am sure the 33s are smaller a bit. But I can wait. Which will allow me to enjoy the pick up obtained from the gear change. I have only driven it to HD and back so far. And have enjoyed it. Once the re-lift is complete, I will start driving it more often. I miss it. Totally different than the JKU.

It is hard on the clutch also.

 

[gr8dain]

It is hard on the clutch also.

Having tires too large for the gears is hard on the clutch? Is that what you are saying? Can you expand on that? I am not very knowledgeable on gearing so I would love to learn.

 

[007]

Having tires too large for the gears is hard on the clutch? Is that what you are saying? Can you expand on that? I am not very knowledgeable on gearing so I would love to learn.

It just takes a little more slip to get the whole thing moving with taller tires and taller gears... This is only an issue from stop going forward or in reverse. I think the wear is negligible, different drivers get different lives out of clutches anyway.

The problem with 32's is that they're being phased out by a lot of manufacturers so you limit your options on brand/model.

Here's a good site to help you decide...or confuse you even more...

http://www.grimmjeeper.com/gears.html

 

[gr8dain]

. I did not know they were phasing out. And thanks for the clutch info. I was thinking something like that. Might have had something to do with why I just had to replace the clutch while doing the frame swap. The old one was slipping badly. Dumb stock 2.73 gears.

 

[007]

. I did not know they were phasing out. And thanks for the clutch info. I was thinking something like that. Might have had something to do with why I just had to replace the clutch while doing the frame swap. The old one was slipping badly. Dumb stock 2.73 gears.

Well, I will say that 32's are probably the "right" size for a lot of us, especially perfect for a 2-3" lift. That's what Austin Jeeps puts on most of their refurbs, but they too have been moving to other sizes - perhaps for this reason, don't know.

I know that my Destination MT's on 15x8 rims measure out to 31" on the nose, you might find a shop that would mount something on YOUR rim so you could measure to see what you're getting.

 

[Lumpy Grits]

Having tires too large for the gears is hard on the clutch? Is that what you are saying? Can you expand on that? I am not very knowledgeable on gearing so I would love to learn.

Yes-You have to 'slip' the clutch more to get roll'n.
gr8dain-What tranny do you have?
LG

 

[gr8dain]

Yes-You have to 'slip' the clutch more to get roll'n.

gr8dain-What tranny do you have?

LG

I have the T-176 4 speed.

 

[gr8dain]

Got the rear lift done last night. Looks much better. Begging for 33s

Before

After

Sitting nice in the garage

 

[BigCountry008]

I heard they are phasing out 32's.. My supplier couldn't get them because their supplier dropped them altogether..


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[007]

I heard they are phasing out 32's.. My supplier couldn't get them because their supplier dropped them altogether..


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That's correct. Not all brands at this point but many/most.

 

[gr8dain]

That's correct. Not all brands at this point but many/most.

When it is time, I guess I will just have to see what is out there. Not sure I want to go to 33s but we will see.

 

[BigCountry008]

When it is time, I guess I will just have to see what is out there. Not sure I want to go to 33s but we will see.

I have 31's on my CJ5 and 33's on my yj.. The 31's on my CJ5 are amazing compared to my 33's ..totally different jeep and Setup but I get decent mileage and less road noise with the 31's

 

[BigCountry008]

Bummed because I noticed my rear brakes dragging a bit and then come to find out I'm leaking at both rear axle seals onto the rear shoes.. Plus Transfer Case output seal and pinion seal.. 4 seals at once? Just my luck haha


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[hdgapeach]

Bummed because I noticed my rear brakes dragging a bit and then come to find out I'm leaking at both rear axle seals onto the rear shoes.. Plus Transfer Case output seal and pinion seal.. 4 seals at once? Just my luck haha


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Hey, look on the bright side; All that lube flyin' around under there sure oughta cut down on the potential for rust!

I do feel your pain, thought...........

 

[hdgapeach]

Wasted about half a day attempting to get through installing new rotors, calipers, brake pads and repacking the front bearings.

The "wasted" part is because the parts guy decided he knew more than I did about part numbers and still ordered me the wrong rotors, calipers and brake pads. I even took him a take off part of each to use for comparison. Now I have to take everything back and probably scrounge everything up off of ebay.

Fixin' to start me a brake part thread and see if any of y'all can offer some part numbers I can log in my repair manual, for just such a future occasion.

 

[Lumpy Grits]

Wasted about half a day attempting to get through installing new rotors, calipers, brake pads and repacking the front bearings.

The "wasted" part is because the parts guy decided he knew more than I did about part numbers and still ordered me the wrong rotors, calipers and brake pads. I even took him a take off part of each to use for comparison. Now I have to take everything back and probably scrounge everything up off of ebay.

Fixin' to start me a brake part thread and see if any of y'all can offer some part numbers I can log in my repair manual, for just such a future occasion.

Go to NAPA......
OPPS
OK-I see in your other post, that it was from NAPA
Is there a Auto-Zone near you?
LG

 

[007]

I went and picked up a set of 3.54 gears w carriers.

Also worked in the garage getting ready for my gas tank drop party.


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