18 Aug 06, 09:19 am
Airmanwoody Wrote:The axles in the Rubicon are Hybrids. Front is part D30 and part D44. Getting gears for these can be an issue. Same issues with the rear.I've been told the Rubicon 44s are true 44's other then the axle tubes them selves. They do shair the same outers as the Wrangler dana 30 but Jeep up graded that to 44 style a few years ago. Not sure if thats all correct or not... Just what I read on line...
That's why a 6-speed is nice, you can run the bigger tires thanks to the gears already installed.
Makes sence about the 6 speed. It's 1st gear is alot deeper. I'm stuck with an auto with my right shoulder problems. Hurts to pick up a cup of coffee some days... What gears are avalable for the Rubi axles anyway? I might want to go to 33" down the road...