Overland without Max Tow Package - Lift? Spacers?

[WarRaveyn]

Is it expensive to get your overland re geared?

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[ShadowsPapa]

I would have locked it into 6th and dropped my speed by about 3-4 mph. I can't stand to have the trans "hunt" like that!
My 16 year old F150 has 373 gears and (currently) 32's. It's a dinosaur, and they didn't have tow/haul modes back then, but I do lock out overdrive, and it does just fine. I had a set of 34's on it for a while, and it would often drop out of OD on the freeway whenever I'd hit a bit of an incline or strong headwind. I liked the extra inch of ground clearance off road, and low range was adequate for my purposes, but the gearing wasn't great for on-road use.

Agreed - can't stand the hunting - but I was already going about the speed limit, and we were trying to make up some time lost from a heavy rain and stopping for gas. Could have increased speed and locked it in 7th. 8th gear is all but worthless on these things.

 

[JustKip]

Is it expensive to get your overland re geared?

Parts and labor will come close to $2k per axle. Also a good time to do lockers, for about $800 each, but no more labor.

 

[HorneyBadger]

Is it expensive to get your overland re geared?

Average is $2k.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Average is $2k.

Per axle?
Since you MUST do both, then it's easier to say 4K - unless you mean 2 for both???

 

[BLK HOLE]

Parts and labor will come close to $2k per axle. Also a good time to do lockers, for about $800 each, but no more labor.

lol no

Per axle?
Since you MUST do both, then it's easier to say 4K - unless you mean 2 for both???

Its 2K for both, which should be OTD pricing. You can get advertised 1500-1700 for JTs all day long before TTL.

 

[HorneyBadger]

Per axle?
Since you MUST do both, then it's easier to say 4K - unless you mean 2 for both???

About $2k total both axle's depending on what they want to charge you on labor. M210 and M220 gear sets (4.56) is $1k give or take for a good set. Cheapo sets are less. The about 1K for labor. If its more than $2500 you are getting taken!

 

[ShadowsPapa]

About $2k total both axle's depending on what they want to charge you on labor. M210 and M220 gear sets (4.56) is $1k give or take for a good set. Cheapo sets are less. The about 1K for labor. If its more than $2500 you are getting taken!

Differential gears - no place to scrimp - no place for "cheap".

 

[WarRaveyn]

So if i go with the mopar 2" lift, 17" wheels and 35's for tires, do you think i need to regear?

 

[JustKip]

Yes. 3.73 gears would suck with 35's

 

[WarRaveyn]

Ok. So without doing a regear, what tire / wheel size should I stick with?

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Ok. So without doing a regear, what tire / wheel size should I stick with?

Frankly I'd not go over the stock 33" tires.

 

[WarRaveyn]

Can you still get a meaty looking tire in a 33? And if i stick with the 33, do I use a 17" or 18" wheel? And will I need a lift kit by sticking to a 33?

 

[j.o.y.ride]

37s you need to do a lot more work. gears. probably axle shafts. ball joints. big lift. maybe fenders.

If you're gonna open those axles you should consider at least 1 locker if you're gonna wheel it.

My Overland, 17" Rubicon take offs, 2.5" Clayton lift (gave me more like 3.5-4"). 35x12.5x17 Nitto Trail Grapplers.

I may get to 37s one day but it'll be after all the other work

 

[j.o.y.ride]

So if i go with the mopar 2" lift, 17" wheels and 35's for tires, do you think i need to regear?

Depends where you drive. Flats and in town you won't have any issues. Hills esp on the highway are gonna be brutal.

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