To break down the costs, you can expect a gear overhaul kit to cost anywhere from $600 to $1,200. On top of that, you will have to pay $500+ for labor and any other parts you decide to change with it. The more you change, the quicker your cost will add up to $2,000 to $3,000.
Beside above, how much does it cost to Regear a Jeep Wrangler? In general, changing out the entire drivetrain on a JK Wrangler with 3.8s will cost around $700-1200 at most shops, but if you’re looking for something to last and want to stay with the original manufacturer (which can be hard) it will cost up to $2000 depending on shop rates.
Frequent question, what is the best gear ratio for Jeep Wrangler? 3.73 tends to be the sweet spot between MPG and off road performance. But that totally depends on what size tires you put on. If you go real big you need to get 4.10 or greater.
Amazingly, how much does it cost to Regear a transmission? Some places charge $150/hour for labor. Find a local shop that charges $75 or so. $1500–maybe a little more–for all of that work. You should be able to find a quote in the $1200 range, but then they ask, “You don’t really want to keep them old bearings in there, do you?” That bumps it up into the $1500-1700 range.
Considering this, can you change gear ratio? Luckily, some tuners, such as Sharkwerks, can alter the transmission’s gear ratios to improve acceleration and shifting frequency. There’s also the axle ratio to consider. As with the transmission, changing the axle ratio changes vehicle performance. A higher ratio means better acceleration, but worse efficiency.In most applications, with normal driving habits, you’ll usually want to back up the 35-inch tires with 4.88 gears. However, if you live in the mountains, frequent very hilly areas, or rarely run at top speed on the highway, you might be better off with 5.13:1 or even 5.38:1 ratio axle gears.
Why do you Regear a Jeep?
Regearing refers to the process of changing your pinion gears and ring gears to a different ratio, which changes the balance of torque and speed. Regearing your Jeep is a crucial step in adjusting the size of your tires since improper gearing can result in more stress being transferred to the axle.
Are 3.73 or 4.10 gears better?
4.10 is the typical gear ratio for a high-performance vehicle like a sports car or SUV because it provides better acceleration than 3.73 because of the faster second and third gears, which provide more torque at lower speeds to accelerate from a stop.
What is a good gear ratio for 35 inch tires?
That’s why I run a 4.56 gear ratio with 35″ tires. This gives me decent fuel efficiency at highway speeds, and enough low end power to throttle through difficult obstacles.
Do I need to Regear for 35s?
285/70-17 is 102.8″ in circumference. 315/70-17 is 108″ in circumference. So we know that the 35″ tire is 5% larger in circumference and to maintain stock performance, we need a gearset that is 5% lower. So to maintain stock performance with a 35″ tire, a 4.30 gear is needed.
Is a 4.10 gear ratio good?
FACT: A 4.10 axle ratio is ideal for towing heavy loads in a mix of city and highway driving and when towing on varied or steep grades. A 4.10 axle ratio will provide improved acceleration in stop and go city traffic.
Is it hard to Regear an axle?
It’s not impossible and many take the time to learn how to do it but if you do decide to tackle the job, don’t plan on being able to regear both axles in a weekend. It’s going to take some time to figure it out because there’s a lot of trial-and-error work that needs to be done to get it done correctly.
Can 3.73 gears handle 35s?
You can do it but it’s definitely not ideal. The ratios with a 5.13 first on a 3.73 rear end and 35’s (your proposed setup) is very slightly taller than what a stock 6MT Tacoma is in first gear so it’s not like you’re going to be causing massive wear getting started.
Does higher gear ratio mean faster?
Gear ratios can be boiled down to a single statement: Higher ratios (with a lower numerical value) give better torque/acceleration and lower ratios allow for higher top speeds and better fuel economy. Higher ratios mean the engine has to run faster to achieve a given speed.
What gear ratio is better for acceleration?
Shorter gears (higher numbers) are much better suited for accelerating, such as 3.55, 3.73, 3.91’s, 4.11’s etc. Always remember, for very “give” there is a “take”. If you take lower gears to accelerate quickly from 0-60, you will give top-end speed.
Are 4.88 gears good?
4.88 are great… but you’ll be reving it out on the freeway just to stay at speed. 4.56 are more “well rounded.”