differentials

genakab · 03-06-2006, 08:34 PM

where are the gear ratios stamped?? i cant find them. also, if i will tow a <2000 lb boat with 32x11.50's, what is the smallest gear ratio i can have? if i need to change the gears, can i do it myself easily or is professional installation better? one more thing. are the front and rear gear ratios supposed to be the same or can they be different?
thanks
gena

otisdog · 03-06-2006, 08:52 PM

It will be on this tag. 3 07 or 3 73 etc.
Jim

JamboreeTJ · 03-06-2006, 08:52 PM

1. Usually on a plate attached to the diff. If not, request your build sheet from DCX.

2. You shouldn't pull a 2000 lb boat w/ a TJ - or at least I wouldn't.

3. I'm guessing that like most of us, you shouldn't be changing your gears. It is a job that takes a bit of experience and training.

4. Front and rear must be the same unless you will NEVER put it in 4wd or unless you really want to know what it sounds like to make one of the pinion gears look like a snow cone.

MCanavan · 03-06-2006, 08:56 PM

TJs are rated at a towing capacity of 2000lbs. If you are sure it's less than 2000lbs. it should be ok, if you don't know or aren't positive get it weighed.

bloke279 · 03-06-2006, 08:58 PM

can you imagine twing anything with 3.07's? man that wuold be horrid...

thank god i have at least 3.73's

bloke279 · 03-06-2006, 09:00 PM

another thing, where and howwould i contact DC for a build sheet? i looked on their site briefly

MCanavan · 03-06-2006, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bloke279

can you imagine twing anything with 3.07's? man that wuold be horrid...

thank god i have at least 3.73's

I can barely drive my TJ with 3.07s.

JamboreeTJ · 03-06-2006, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bloke279

another thing, where and howwould i contact DC for a build sheet? i looked on their site briefly

Send them an e-mail. Hit them up on the Contact Us part of their website. There isn't any special place for the build sheet. Just send in an inquiry. They are actually pretty good about responding. I got mine in a couple hours.

You need to enter your VIN w/ the inquiry.

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bloke279 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 424 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	another thing, where and howwould i contact DC for a build sheet? i looked on their site briefly __________________ Full Traction 3" altitude adjustment Warn front/rear bumper Hesco TBS Magnaflow CAT Back Exhaust 285/75r/16 BFG A/T on rubi wheels Clear marker lenses JKS discos [COLOR=Silver][B]Silver jeep club member #76[/B][/color]

03-06-2006, 08:56 PM	#4
MCanavan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: MA Posts: 2,426 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	TJs are rated at a towing capacity of 2000lbs. If you are sure it's less than 2000lbs. it should be ok, if you don't know or aren't positive get it weighed.