Hello again. Finally found a dana44 rear end, and I'm having to have it
rebuilt...
Replacing the dana35c before it breaks. ( maybe I'll break it and send the
pic to Bill)
Now, I have 4.10 or 4.11 gears, whichever they are, and 33 x 12.50's
I'm wanting to get 4.56 gears, for more pep. I've heard that I can even run
35's with this gearing? In that case, I have the Pro Comp 4 inch lift kit,
stage 1. Whatever that means.

How much higher am I going to have to get that 4 inch lift to fit the 35's?
Will a 1 inch body lift do? Or maybe the body lift and a 1 inch spring
spacer? I have no idea what would be good, but I prefer something "proper".

I"m open to any and all suggestions... Thanks in advance.

Troy

 

If you are going to 35's get the 4.88 gears.
KH

"Troy" <tdell@earthlink.net> wrote in message
news:hYgKd.1415$Yd7.1035@newsread2.news.atl.earthl ink.net...
> Hello again. Finally found a dana44 rear end, and I'm having to have it
> rebuilt...
> Replacing the dana35c before it breaks. ( maybe I'll break it and send
> the pic to Bill)
> Now, I have 4.10 or 4.11 gears, whichever they are, and 33 x 12.50's
> I'm wanting to get 4.56 gears, for more pep. I've heard that I can even
> run 35's with this gearing? In that case, I have the Pro Comp 4 inch lift
> kit, stage 1. Whatever that means.
>
> How much higher am I going to have to get that 4 inch lift to fit the
> 35's? Will a 1 inch body lift do? Or maybe the body lift and a 1 inch
> spring spacer? I have no idea what would be good, but I prefer something
> "proper".
>
> I"m open to any and all suggestions... Thanks in advance.
>
> Troy
>

 

If you are going to 35's get the 4.88 gears.
KH

"Troy" <tdell@earthlink.net> wrote in message
news:hYgKd.1415$Yd7.1035@newsread2.news.atl.earthl ink.net...
> Hello again. Finally found a dana44 rear end, and I'm having to have it
> rebuilt...
> Replacing the dana35c before it breaks. ( maybe I'll break it and send
> the pic to Bill)
> Now, I have 4.10 or 4.11 gears, whichever they are, and 33 x 12.50's
> I'm wanting to get 4.56 gears, for more pep. I've heard that I can even
> run 35's with this gearing? In that case, I have the Pro Comp 4 inch lift
> kit, stage 1. Whatever that means.
>
> How much higher am I going to have to get that 4 inch lift to fit the
> 35's? Will a 1 inch body lift do? Or maybe the body lift and a 1 inch
> spring spacer? I have no idea what would be good, but I prefer something
> "proper".
>
> I"m open to any and all suggestions... Thanks in advance.
>
> Troy
>

 

If you are going to 35's get the 4.88 gears.
KH

"Troy" <tdell@earthlink.net> wrote in message
news:hYgKd.1415$Yd7.1035@newsread2.news.atl.earthl ink.net...
> Hello again. Finally found a dana44 rear end, and I'm having to have it
> rebuilt...
> Replacing the dana35c before it breaks. ( maybe I'll break it and send
> the pic to Bill)
> Now, I have 4.10 or 4.11 gears, whichever they are, and 33 x 12.50's
> I'm wanting to get 4.56 gears, for more pep. I've heard that I can even
> run 35's with this gearing? In that case, I have the Pro Comp 4 inch lift
> kit, stage 1. Whatever that means.
>
> How much higher am I going to have to get that 4 inch lift to fit the
> 35's? Will a 1 inch body lift do? Or maybe the body lift and a 1 inch
> spring spacer? I have no idea what would be good, but I prefer something
> "proper".
>
> I"m open to any and all suggestions... Thanks in advance.
>
> Troy
>

 

First: What do you drive??? How do you drive???

Here are my thoughts/experience, anyway:

If it's a TJ, I have one with a 4.5" RE lift and 35's. I get very minor
rubbing, nothing too serious, but it does catch my attention when it
happens. I_just_don't_like_body_lifts and don't feel the tall springs
and the spacer lift is a good combo, so I live with it. If you don't
mind the 1" body lift, go with that.

I might also mention that I have the same gearing you have (4.10/4.11),
and it is woefully inadequate in the more serious offroad situations
with 35s. I live with it for now because I have a low range
transfer-case and I'm not a rock demon. I would even consider going with
lower gears than the 4.56s. Why spend all that money on a swap and go
one size up, right? Go up two and make it right. (Of course you have to
make sure your diffs will handle the gear size.)

Troy wrote:
> Hello again. Finally found a dana44 rear end, and I'm having to have it
> rebuilt...
> Replacing the dana35c before it breaks. ( maybe I'll break it and send the
> pic to Bill)
> Now, I have 4.10 or 4.11 gears, whichever they are, and 33 x 12.50's
> I'm wanting to get 4.56 gears, for more pep. I've heard that I can even run
> 35's with this gearing? In that case, I have the Pro Comp 4 inch lift kit,
> stage 1. Whatever that means.
>
> How much higher am I going to have to get that 4 inch lift to fit the 35's?
> Will a 1 inch body lift do? Or maybe the body lift and a 1 inch spring
> spacer? I have no idea what would be good, but I prefer something "proper".
>
> I"m open to any and all suggestions... Thanks in advance.
>
> Troy

--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw

71 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport

There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry

Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940

Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.

(Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
__________________________________________________ _________

 

First: What do you drive??? How do you drive???

Here are my thoughts/experience, anyway:

If it's a TJ, I have one with a 4.5" RE lift and 35's. I get very minor
rubbing, nothing too serious, but it does catch my attention when it
happens. I_just_don't_like_body_lifts and don't feel the tall springs
and the spacer lift is a good combo, so I live with it. If you don't
mind the 1" body lift, go with that.

I might also mention that I have the same gearing you have (4.10/4.11),
and it is woefully inadequate in the more serious offroad situations
with 35s. I live with it for now because I have a low range
transfer-case and I'm not a rock demon. I would even consider going with
lower gears than the 4.56s. Why spend all that money on a swap and go
one size up, right? Go up two and make it right. (Of course you have to
make sure your diffs will handle the gear size.)

Troy wrote:
> Hello again. Finally found a dana44 rear end, and I'm having to have it
> rebuilt...
> Replacing the dana35c before it breaks. ( maybe I'll break it and send the
> pic to Bill)
> Now, I have 4.10 or 4.11 gears, whichever they are, and 33 x 12.50's
> I'm wanting to get 4.56 gears, for more pep. I've heard that I can even run
> 35's with this gearing? In that case, I have the Pro Comp 4 inch lift kit,
> stage 1. Whatever that means.
>
> How much higher am I going to have to get that 4 inch lift to fit the 35's?
> Will a 1 inch body lift do? Or maybe the body lift and a 1 inch spring
> spacer? I have no idea what would be good, but I prefer something "proper".
>
> I"m open to any and all suggestions... Thanks in advance.
>
> Troy

--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw

71 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport

There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry

Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940

Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.

(Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
__________________________________________________ _________

 

First: What do you drive??? How do you drive???

Here are my thoughts/experience, anyway:

If it's a TJ, I have one with a 4.5" RE lift and 35's. I get very minor
rubbing, nothing too serious, but it does catch my attention when it
happens. I_just_don't_like_body_lifts and don't feel the tall springs
and the spacer lift is a good combo, so I live with it. If you don't
mind the 1" body lift, go with that.

I might also mention that I have the same gearing you have (4.10/4.11),
and it is woefully inadequate in the more serious offroad situations
with 35s. I live with it for now because I have a low range
transfer-case and I'm not a rock demon. I would even consider going with
lower gears than the 4.56s. Why spend all that money on a swap and go
one size up, right? Go up two and make it right. (Of course you have to
make sure your diffs will handle the gear size.)

Troy wrote:
> Hello again. Finally found a dana44 rear end, and I'm having to have it
> rebuilt...
> Replacing the dana35c before it breaks. ( maybe I'll break it and send the
> pic to Bill)
> Now, I have 4.10 or 4.11 gears, whichever they are, and 33 x 12.50's
> I'm wanting to get 4.56 gears, for more pep. I've heard that I can even run
> 35's with this gearing? In that case, I have the Pro Comp 4 inch lift kit,
> stage 1. Whatever that means.
>
> How much higher am I going to have to get that 4 inch lift to fit the 35's?
> Will a 1 inch body lift do? Or maybe the body lift and a 1 inch spring
> spacer? I have no idea what would be good, but I prefer something "proper".
>
> I"m open to any and all suggestions... Thanks in advance.
>
> Troy

--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw

71 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport

There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry

Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940

Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.

(Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
__________________________________________________ _________

 

I assume you have a TJ. What motor/tranny? (very important for proper
advise!)

My TJ has plenty of pep with my setup... a bit high RPM's at highway speed
though (2750 RPM @ 70 MPH) for my taste. I would like to try a set of 35's
for a day, just to see how it is then. I am pretty sure I can clear them
for street riding.

--
JimG
80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries

00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp
4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear
33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys
D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift

"Troy" wrote in message ...
> Hello again. Finally found a dana44 rear end, and I'm having to have it
> rebuilt...
> Replacing the dana35c before it breaks. ( maybe I'll break it and send
> the pic to Bill)
> Now, I have 4.10 or 4.11 gears, whichever they are, and 33 x 12.50's
> I'm wanting to get 4.56 gears, for more pep. I've heard that I can even
> run 35's with this gearing? In that case, I have the Pro Comp 4 inch lift
> kit, stage 1. Whatever that means.
>
> How much higher am I going to have to get that 4 inch lift to fit the
> 35's? Will a 1 inch body lift do? Or maybe the body lift and a 1 inch
> spring spacer? I have no idea what would be good, but I prefer something
> "proper".
>
> I"m open to any and all suggestions... Thanks in advance.
>
> Troy
>

 

I assume you have a TJ. What motor/tranny? (very important for proper
advise!)

My TJ has plenty of pep with my setup... a bit high RPM's at highway speed
though (2750 RPM @ 70 MPH) for my taste. I would like to try a set of 35's
for a day, just to see how it is then. I am pretty sure I can clear them
for street riding.

--
JimG
80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries

00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp
4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear
33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys
D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift

"Troy" wrote in message ...
> Hello again. Finally found a dana44 rear end, and I'm having to have it
> rebuilt...
> Replacing the dana35c before it breaks. ( maybe I'll break it and send
> the pic to Bill)
> Now, I have 4.10 or 4.11 gears, whichever they are, and 33 x 12.50's
> I'm wanting to get 4.56 gears, for more pep. I've heard that I can even
> run 35's with this gearing? In that case, I have the Pro Comp 4 inch lift
> kit, stage 1. Whatever that means.
>
> How much higher am I going to have to get that 4 inch lift to fit the
> 35's? Will a 1 inch body lift do? Or maybe the body lift and a 1 inch
> spring spacer? I have no idea what would be good, but I prefer something
> "proper".
>
> I"m open to any and all suggestions... Thanks in advance.
>
> Troy
>

 

I assume you have a TJ. What motor/tranny? (very important for proper
advise!)

My TJ has plenty of pep with my setup... a bit high RPM's at highway speed
though (2750 RPM @ 70 MPH) for my taste. I would like to try a set of 35's
for a day, just to see how it is then. I am pretty sure I can clear them
for street riding.

--
JimG
80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries

00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp
4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear
33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys
D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift

"Troy" wrote in message ...
> Hello again. Finally found a dana44 rear end, and I'm having to have it
> rebuilt...
> Replacing the dana35c before it breaks. ( maybe I'll break it and send
> the pic to Bill)
> Now, I have 4.10 or 4.11 gears, whichever they are, and 33 x 12.50's
> I'm wanting to get 4.56 gears, for more pep. I've heard that I can even
> run 35's with this gearing? In that case, I have the Pro Comp 4 inch lift
> kit, stage 1. Whatever that means.
>
> How much higher am I going to have to get that 4 inch lift to fit the
> 35's? Will a 1 inch body lift do? Or maybe the body lift and a 1 inch
> spring spacer? I have no idea what would be good, but I prefer something
> "proper".
>
> I"m open to any and all suggestions... Thanks in advance.
>
> Troy
>