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I'm curious about this comment....are you saying the Aussie's are bad? Or just noisy? They're about $100 cheaper, which is why I was considering them over the Spartan or Powertrax. They appear to be functionally the same. Just curious. Thanks!

I had a Powertrax No-Slip in my Ranger with the Ford 8.8. For the most part it was seamless, but every now and then you could notice it. Mostly, you had to learn to adjust your driving style. For instance, if you took a wide turn starting from a stop light, you couldn't punch the gas at the...

Please...we're not even in the same ballpark when talking about safety. To the OP....here's what I suggest. You know you'll want to run 265's regardless if you regear or not. Go ahead and budget for the full upgrade, gears and all. Put the 265's on and you be the judge whether you need the...

First off, the 3.7 has a reported 235 ft/lb of torque, while the 5.7 (in 2005) had 375 ft/lb. That's not exactly half. Secondly....this isn't a discussion about getting back to the original MPG's or stock performance. This is a discussion about what size tires can be run. As I've been...

I'll grant you that the optimal gear/tire combo was chosen for optimal MPG. But this would've been done not only for wear, but also to meet CAFE standards or whatever the heck it is that manufacturers are rated on for EPA emissions testing. Yes, a bigger tire will put more stress on gears...

Gear ratio only goes so far though. Even with the right gearing, you can put too much stress on axle shafts. And it's not just about gear ratio. It's also about HP/Torque. My '05 Hemi Ram had 3.55 gears and was running 33" tires. You're gonna tell me that that gear/tire combo was too...

Keep laughing...we all know you're the only one with an opinion that counts on here. At least I'm advocating for alternative solutions, while you all just bash dissenting opinions. Oh but that's right, you're the only one who really knows how to work on a Liberty. The rest of us are just...

I am running p rated tires, so that may also be the difference where some have complained about not being able to run 265's. As far as the issue about ****** running hot or gas mileage...whatevs. I see folks running 33's on 4cyl Yotas. Heck, I ran 33's on my Ford Ranger with no problems...

I'm running 265/75R16's with just the OME and clevis lift. I still haven't done the top plates, but it's on the project list. I get rubbing at full lock on the swaybar and just a bit of the plastic trim inside the rear of the fender well. I still haven't trimmed the pinch weld cover, and it's...

Not that far south, but in the Cols area. What you looking for?

I'll also add, I leave my OD on all the time. But yes, my MPG went to the crapper. I now only get about 14MPG, from the 17-18 I got before when I was stock. :rolleyes:

I'll be honest...all this talk about can't run on 265's until you regear is bull. I'm running 265/75R16's. Have been since last year. I have no problems taking off, Jeep still have plenty of power. Does it get a little doggy between 45-55?? Sure. Until you press down the accelerator and it...

So let me get this straight, cause I'm a little confused after reading all the posts. Does the JBA kit include everything I need, or am I going to need more parts on top of that (aside from the shaved CV's.)

OK, so maybe this has been asked and answered already, but I've been getting the itch to buy a JK Unlimited. I like the stance of a Wrangler, and I'd really prefer to have a manual transmission. That being said, after recovering from sticker shock, what can be done to the KJ, if anything to...