hey everyone, would the gears in the front and rear diff in a 93 xj with
31x10.50 tires need to be changed so the transmission and/or engine won't have any problems climbing hills and taking on trails? also is it ok on the highway?I just forget I have a 5th gear or overdrive as it is properly called and have no issues at all with the larger tires.
I run 3.31's turning 33" muds. 4th at 65 mph gives me 2300 rpm which is right in the 'sweet spot' for my engine.
If I try to use 5th, the engine lugs and drinks gas. It still has pull, but...
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail >
Do you have the automatic or manual transmission?
Carl
Yes, the gears will need to be changed. No, it will not be OK on the highway. You may be able to pretend to yourself that it is.
Earle
carl i have an automatic
You have 3.55 gears, which will work OK with 31" tires. Your Jeep wont be as fast as it was on stock tires, but you will be just fine.
Carl
With 3.55 gears and an auto, he'll be fine, had that exact same setup on my old XJ.
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