Anyone have 4.88 gears on their 4 banger?

I have been wanting to re gear my truck to 4.88's to handle my 33's, but i cant really find any complete differentials. i could get all the parts but i know that most shops mess them up when they put new gears in. anyone know where i might find one for pretty cheap?

 

www.eastcoastgearsupply.com

problem solved theyll send you a diff and you just send yours back

 

thats awesome. thanks, i will prolly be doing that. says their site is down right now tho so i cant see anything yet.

 

There is a 2nd gen 4cyl on TTORA running 36's and he saids it runs just fine with 4.88's. I believe he is on here too, screen name is n0rth

 

i have 4.88s with 33s on my 2.7l 4 banger.

I LOVE IT!

 

919-672-2705 thats their number, their site is back up and their business is awesome

 

how is it on the highway? is that too low for highway driving with 33's?

 

thanks! I'll check them out again.

 

kinda, for a dd i would get 4.56.

probably 500 rpms higher than stock on the free way

 

My tire noise dwarfs my engine noise even in 4th gear, so I expect no issues when I install mine.

(my 4.88s are sitting on the garage floor and going in next week.)

 

^^ your going to love it.

i want 5.29s!

 

thats what i was questioning. i didnt know if it would be better to get 4.56's cuz its my dd. but i live in WV and everywhere is on a hill, so i am still really considering getting 4.88's and just living with it on the highway, i dont drive it too much on the highway anyways.

 

Got the 5sp? Try keeping it in 4th or lower for a week and see how that works for you. Revs in 4th at 4.10 slightly higher than revs in 5th at 4.88.

 

Ive got 4:88s and mines a dd. It all depends on how fast you drive i guess. The truck revs at 3000 rpms at 75 mph, and thats the fastest i drive so its not so bad, keeps the engine at a good rev so most hills are drivable without having to downshift
I also got fully assembled 3rds from ECGS and installed them myself. Chase and the guys there are fantastic and stand behind there work.
I had an issue with my front clamshell and drove down there on a trip to Utah and they ripped it all apart looked it over and thru in a new R&P. He also put a new water pump in my truck for just his cost of the part and no labour.

Really great guys!!!

 

Interested in this. Can someone tell a newb what the stock gearing is for the 2.7L, 4 x 2, reg cab, 5 lug, 5 speed? Is it 4.1?
Also is it wise it to get a regear for 235/75 r15's or is the stock fine?

 

i have 4.88s with 33s and it rocks! - love it!

IMO (btw) 35s would need lower gearing to perform well offroad.

 

5 lugs have a higher rear end ratio (numerically lower.). Don't recall exactly what, tho.

 

thanks everybody. from what your all telling me it sounds like 4.88's are the way to go. now i just need to find someone near wv who can do them right.

 

how often do you drive on the freeway?

are you concerned with gas mileage

 

My Jeep has 4:88s and if you dont mind doing 55 on the highway all the time go for it! I think 4:56s would handle 35s just fine though