1997 tj wrangler

jeepin4life · Jul 7, 2012

Hey hello folks I am wondering about good ways to get more power on my 1997 tj wrangler with 4.0L. I have a four inch lift and 33s would like to go 36 but I drive the vehicle instead of trailering it. Low end power is good but pulling hills on the pavement it really lags. what do you think.

zukkev · Jul 8, 2012

Regear the diffs....But wait til you figure out just what tires will ultimately be on the rig before shelling out the dough...

jeepin4life · Jul 8, 2012

Not sure were walker is and I am currently in Afghanistan But many be interested when I get home. I live in graham. is that close I have been to Elby hills I love it.

zukkev · Jul 8, 2012

Walker Valley ORV, near Mt Vernon...

t1h5ta3 · Jul 8, 2012

4.56's with 33's made mine much more driveable, esp in hilly areas at speed.
better drivability and milage than stock!

if going 36's, dont worry about it, just make sure you new axles come with the right ratio....

WA-Wheeler · Jul 8, 2012

Stock axles?? I think you can shove some 4.88's in those little Dana 30's. Might be good option for the 36's.

kokomo · Jul 8, 2012

No bigger than a 35" tire on a dana 35. 4:88 turn them fine 36's will break axels.

WA-Wheeler · Jul 8, 2012

kokomo said:
No bigger than a 35" tire on a dana 35. 4:88 turn them fine 36's will break axels.

Really depends on how he wheels it. Weekend forest road romper....stock axles are fine. Start to hit some trails and that 35 will go BOOOOOOM!!

kokomo · Jul 9, 2012

WA-Wheeler said:
Really depends on how he wheels it. Weekend forest road romper....stock axles are fine. Start to hit some trails and that 35 will go BOOOOOOM!!

If you put a 36" or bigger tire. 5+ years on 35's light to heavy wheeling two diffrent rigs, does fine. had 36 buckshots and broke axels daily.