Re-Gearing Your vehicle
After upgrading your vehicle to larger tires, most will notice a "loss of power" or lag when accelerating compared to stock. This is due to the larger diameter of the tires, rolling resistance and weight of the new tires putting additional stress on your drivetrain. The factory gear ratio was not meant to accommodate this change and you may find it difficult to engage your final gear ratios and most likely a loss of fuel economy. Re-gearing your vehicle can bring your vehicle back to factory settings which can save you money on gas and additionally, help improve your off road performance.
What gear ratio should i choose?
Selecting a gear ratio depends on several factors such as but not limited too tire size, motor, transmission and how you plan on using your vehicle. In short, there isn't an exact answer to which ratio to choose but we can help based on your specific needs and how you plan on using your vehicle. Let's be honest, gears are not cheap so lets do it once! See this Gear Ratio Chart for more information as a reference guide.
What does a Re-Gear involve?
All gear packages include a new front and rear ring and pinion for your selected ratio along with full master install kits. This means both of your front and rear differentials will get all new carrier and pinion bearings, seals, hardware and of course, ring and pinions. This is always ideal for vehicles with high mileage but its not an absolute must BUT recommended. During this process, both axles are completely torn down to an empty housing where they are cleaned and prepped for the new gears.
Should I do any other upgrades?
When having an open differential vehicle (ie. Jeep Sport, Sahara), adding an aftermarket differential to your axles during a gear install is always ideal and the most cost effective compared to doing so later on. You have several options to choose from such as Limited Slip, Automatic Lockers or Selectable Lockers. Please give us a call and we can discuss all of the options with you to best fit your needs.
If you are planning on upgrading your axle shafts to a set of chromoly shafts or RCV's, this is also a great time to do so since the axle shafts have to be removed already during a re-gear.
How much Does it cost?
The following prices are based on LABOR ONLY. The price of the gear kits will vary based on vehicle applications (ie. Sport, Rubicon, JK, JL/JT, TJ). Gears are available HERE for purchase.
Standard Re-Gear
$1,680.00
JL/JT Models
$1,820.00
Selectable Lockers
Call for Pricing
Locker pricing will vary based housing modifications, running wiring/air lines and if we are installing air compressors, switch panels etc.
Limited Slip Differentials
FREE
Adding a limited slip is no additional cost for us to install!
**ATTENTION**
2007 Jeep JK & Jeep JL and newer model vehicles will require a programmer to recalibrate the computer for the new gear ratio. You can see the programmer options HERE!
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559-824-6698
1 Comments
Domenick Satterberg
Looking to upgrade my 2010 2 door Rubicon axles. Currently my Dana 44’s are stock. Looking to go 5.13’s retaining the factory e locker. Add c gussets and chromoly shafts front and rear. The goal is to run 37’s. There is a Rubicon Express lift on it currently (previous owner installed) but wanting a long arm kit in the future. How far out are you for the gear and shaft install? Im located in Clovis and drop the Jeep whenever as it’s not my daily driver. Let me know. 559-285-3673