Engines and lifts

[hugh87]

247000

I would like to know if a 94' Wrangler with a four banger could handle a 3.5" lift with 32" tires? I am wondering if the engine could handle this or if I should just get a bigger engine.

 

[Guest]

248000

With 32s you're probably going to be on the verge of wanting to re-gear, but you'll probably be okay since the 4 bangers generally have lower gears in the diffs... a friend of mine put on 33s and 5th gear is now totally useless, with 32s it shouldnt be too bad though.

 

[O IIIIII O]

249000

I have a 94 with the 6 and 5th is useless! I have a 4.5 lift, stock gears and can not get over 55 mph... I am looking to do the gears but have not figured out what gears to go with. maybe 4:11.

 

[Jeeplover]

250000

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Try this site for good info: http://www.jeepz.com/offroad/howto/drivetrain/gearratio/index.htm Sorry Terry. Picking up your good habits.

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[hugh87]

251000

After seeing the chart I will either go with 4:11 or 4:27. Another question- Should I replace the stock axles (Dana 30/35)? I have heard stories of them not being to reliable.

 

[Tug]

252000

If you cannot get over 55 mph with just larger tires then you have something else wrong..definitely not the tires problem. Even with a 4 banger you will be able to run 75 to 80 mph with 33" tires......maybe not get there as quickly but only running 55mph is not the tire problem.....good luck