onlyinajeep726 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 I'd say that might be a little too low if you are only going to run 33's. Now if you're in the mood for 35's... lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmoore2 Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 Well I bought the 8.25 with the locker and new ring and pinion for 300. They are 4.56 gears though...... Still got the oil leak.... taking it monday to be fixed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exgrayxj Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Well I bought the 8.25 with the locker and new ring and pinion for 300. They are 4.56 gears though...... Still got the oil leak.... taking it monday to be fixed I think that is a very good price! You did not go wrong there, especially if it is already set up to use in the MJ> Make sure your oil leak isn't coming from around the base of the oil filter adappter, a leak there is VERY common, and relatively cheap to fix. Also make sure your CCV hose isn't plugged, that will build pressure in the engine, push vapor into the air filter box, and oil OUT any marginal leak spots. On a previous xj (my exgrayxj) it was clogged, I did ssome mods, used a regular pcv valve and a twist in breather at the oil fill hole, cured what I had thought was a rear main seal leak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue88Comanche Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 I think that is a very good price! You did not go wrong there, especially if it is already set up to use in the MJ> Make sure your oil leak isn't coming from around the base of the oil filter adappter, a leak there is VERY common, and relatively cheap to fix. Also make sure your CCV hose isn't plugged, that will build pressure in the engine, push vapor into the air filter box, and oil OUT any marginal leak spots. On a previous xj (my exgrayxj) it was clogged, I did ssome mods, used a regular pcv valve and a twist in breather at the oil fill hole, cured what I had thought was a rear main seal leak. Also if the old o ring from the old oil filter stuck to the adaptor when you changed the oil last and the new filter on that can also cause a leak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW86 Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 you got a good deal on that 8.25 and itll hold up well. now just throw some disc brakes on there :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmoore2 Posted February 23, 2013 Author Share Posted February 23, 2013 Heck yeah I cannot wait for disk brakes...... Its always nice to be able to stop. My brother in- law is a mechanic. He told me not to sweat the oil leak we would clean it up Monday find out where the leak is and take care of it. As soon as the sun comes up I'm going to try and get some pictures of my rig up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmoore2 Posted February 23, 2013 Author Share Posted February 23, 2013 Does anyone have a "favorite" or "better" brand or mfg for the front ring and pinion gears? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmoore2 Posted February 23, 2013 Author Share Posted February 23, 2013 [/img] not sure if this link works..... still a little bit of a rookie. Just want to get a pic up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnkyboy Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Does anyone have a "favorite" or "better" brand or mfg for the front ring and pinion gears? Brand doesnt matter much, the install is the important part. If you still have stock gears you will also need a new carrier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnClimber Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmoore2 Posted February 23, 2013 Author Share Posted February 23, 2013 I have no clue what a carrier is.... what should i search to find the correct one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmoore2 Posted February 23, 2013 Author Share Posted February 23, 2013 how did you do that mntclimber? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnkyboy Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 The carrier is the part that the ring gear bolts to, it also holds the spider gears. If you still have 3.07gears the 4.56 ring gear won't fit the stock carrier. here's a carrier with the ring gear bolted to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmoore2 Posted February 23, 2013 Author Share Posted February 23, 2013 i found it by google..... new only 65 bucks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnClimber Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 how did you do that mntclimber? I copied the url link to your picture and entered it into image icon. The icon to the left of this icon: <> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biotex Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Instead of buying a whole carrier, another way is to purchase a thicker ring gear. This gets you around the carrier break without the extra expense. No strength is or cooling is compromised. When you purchase the new gear set, just specify you want the thicker ring gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmoore2 Posted February 24, 2013 Author Share Posted February 24, 2013 Instead of buying a whole carrier, another way is to purchase a thicker ring gear. This gets you around the carrier break without the extra expense. No strength is or cooling is compromised. When you purchase the new gear set, just specify you want the thicker ring gear. Thanks Biotex........ So just tell them I need a "thick ring gear" and this should work out with the factory carrier? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biotex Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 To be honest, I don't know if anyone makes the thick cut ring gear for a D30. I have gone 4.10 from 3.08 in a D44 before, using a thick cut ring gear, but never a D30. I'd give Randy's ring and pinion a call and ask the experts. If you can get the parts, they would know, and stock them. Spacers are not recommended. Edit: Here is a link to where they explain this: http://www.ringpinion.com/technicalhelp/ContentFrame.aspx?FilePath=~%2FContent%2FParts%2FCarriers%2F%2FDo_I_Really_Need_To_Buy_Another_Carrier~.inc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmoore2 Posted February 24, 2013 Author Share Posted February 24, 2013 Thanks again brother!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biotex Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Thanks again brother!!!!!!!! Hey, no problem. If you talk to them, please update us as to if it is possible to cross the carrier break on a D30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmoore2 Posted February 25, 2013 Author Share Posted February 25, 2013 I am going to give them a call today and i will let everyone know what they say. Go check out it the pub "why you need a winch and lockers". Buried 37 inches deep in mud. :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmoore2 Posted February 26, 2013 Author Share Posted February 26, 2013 Randy's never called me back..... I am assuming that when I replace the carrier to support 4.56 gears I will have to replace the spider gears too. I am just trying to get a price range on how much this swap is gonna cost me... As I have said before..... The jeep emblem should be the $ sign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnkyboy Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 If you buy a full case locker it will replace the carrier so you won't need one. Also if you go with a lunch box type locker you will need a carrier but you won't need spider gears. There is no thick gears that I know of for the D30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biotex Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 There is no thick gears that I know of for the D30. That's also what I'm seeing. Oh well, it was worth a look, because I'm soon to be in the same situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmoore2 Posted February 27, 2013 Author Share Posted February 27, 2013 So does my shopping list sound correct to support the front end with this 8.25 swap.... 1. Carrier that will support 4.56 gears 2. New spider gears for carrier size 3. 4.56 ring and pinion or full case locker and ring and pinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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