DanJL

Will I be the only one pulling up a RV trailer tomorrow?

I'll most likely bring my father - the kids have school on Friday

I see... I guess the shorter base forces the diff to be rotated more (for proper driveshaft angle) which rotates the spring mount more than on the 4dr? I thought though that for the rear drivetrain for the 2dr is same as for the 4dr. I guess I was wrong.

G&D, I don't have the S bending on my springs (3.5" lift). Do you have a relocation bracket for the rear trackbar? See: https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CAcQjRxqFQoTCI3XkNjq58cCFcN-kgodmIADoA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.quadratec.com%2Fproducts%2F16502_4200.htm&psig=AFQjCNGsESFit09doWZAY3UMZHI41SRF2g&ust=1441815297220475 for an example.

Let me know if you're interested in a full set of brake rotors (front and rear), and a radiator. All are off a 13k mile 2013 Rubicon Unlimited. All are in good shape (no scratches on the rotors, radiator doesn't leak). Available for pick-up this week for a case of Corona Lite PM me if interested.

Please add us to the list as well. Thanks!

Please add us to the list as well. Thanks!

With the short wheelbase, and having a roof rack installed, will you guys look into a roof top tent? I know George doesn't like sleeping on the ground.

OMG! That's cool! Any other mods, or plans for? Is she running coilovers in front?

Congrats! Love the color

Thanks Kristoffer - good point. Didn't think about it - didn't realize that the gears need brake-in. I also found an Yukon article on the procedure (https://www.yukongear.com/Downloads/Manuals/Yukon_General_Installation_Instructions.pdf) , and it seems more stringent than that for a new car The Jeep is already in the shop, so I'll forgo the trip I don't think any of their gears are made in the US any longer. They only have some assemblies that state that are "assembled in the US". That sucks, but I guess that's what happens when people ask for "good and cheap"... ob1jeeper, you made very good points, but I did change my mind and went with 4.56 in the end. My rationale is: 1) if the manufacturer can't stand behind their offer of extended warranty, then I won't either 2) my JK has the 3.6 engine, auto, and looking at the RPM/torque/HP curves (see http://image.4wdandsportutility.com/f/features/jeep/1112_4wd_2012_jeep_wrangler_jk_trail_test/33704753+pinline_block/1112-4wd-06+2012-jeep-wrangler-jk-trial-test+dyno-chart.jpg , the sweet spot for my so called 35" Nittos (which actually measure 33.25", is actually somewhere between 4.10 and 4.56 (see http://www.tnjeeps.com/uploads/gallery/album_46/gallery_2_46_253610.jpg). With the olderJK auto (4 speed vs 5) and engine (3.8 vs 3.6), the 4.88 was more appropriate 3) I never really felt that my JK was ever sluggish, even w/ the 3.73. The main reason I'm doing the regear is to avoid overheating the engine on miles-long steep hills which at times forces the tranny in 2nd gear and readline RPM. This results in engine cooler temp to go >250 (even w/ the new radiator), which promptly puts me in "limp mode". Again, thank you all for all your help and advice! See you on the next trip (but not this Friday )

Makes sense. Thanks for the explanation! I'll stick w/ the 4.88 then. Seems that the rpm difference between 4.53 and 4.88 is also relatively negligible, ~200rpm. I've just replaced my radiator and the tranny cooler, so I should be fine even in the AZ heat. I get a feeling that over the years they might have changed where their manufacturing is done. I found some posts with pics showing the "Made in the USA" stamped on them, but then some others posts state they're made in the same factory like the G2, either in China or Korea. Yukon's site is mum on this subject; most US manufacturers post the "Made in the USA" proudly all over their marketing materials. Anyway, as you say, seems that there's a consensus that they're good quality.

Thanks for the reassuring feedback! The warranty however only applies to 4.56 and lower. I was thinking about 4.88, but know I have second thoughts. Should I go w 4.56 instead?

Not sure if I can do that. It's part of my charm Nate said they have Yukon brand gears, I don't think they're US made, but not sure there are many that are anymore nowdays. I was hoping for Dana 4.88, but he said they don't make them for the JK. Are the Yukon OK?

George (and D), you've made my decision very simple. My Rubi will go under the knife tomorrow at AZDiff. Thanks again all! Dan

Thank you so much guys! This is very helpful! See ya all on Friday, Dan

Thanks Grunt, I'll call them today.

You make good points, and by "cheap" I mean price, not quality. I thought that EVO is a good shop, no? I've priced the Spice Dana (is that considered good quality?) 4:88 gears at $250 (quadratec.com), so that would be $500 parts (the bearings would be reused since I only have 11k on the speedo). $1000+ in labor seems a bit much for this IMHO. I'm not afraid off getting my hands dirty, is just that I don't have the tools for this particular job. Anyone done this themselves? Pros, cons?

Hello, I guess I have so much stuff on my Jeep that my 3:73 is working too hard to roll the 35"s. Does anyone knows a good and cheap shop in the valley that I could use? I found one in S Cal (http://www.offroadevolution.com/specials.html) that would do it for $999, but everything local seems to be $1650 + tax. Thanks! Dan

Happy B'day Eric!

Thanks for a very nice trip Eric! It's been fun Now I need to get under the Jeep and see if there're any hidden surprises Here's some pics:

I'm in Eric. See you in AM.

Happy B'day Marcus!

How do you get IN (or out) it if it's suspended from trees? Tarzan anyone? Nonetheless, they look cool.

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