Should I regear ?

[Aj bond]

Hello 392 fans
I put 35s on my stock wheels it feels good but I do feel the gears sometimes it’s kinda having hard time to shift or something not sure how to describe it lol
But I kinda regret I did not get the recon package but the only reason I did not go with it !It did say the rear axle 4.56 not sure if both front and back the main question should I regear ? Also thinking to upgrade the braking System what u guys think ?

 

[Fast-n-Furious]

Before you decide to regear, have you ever tried Banks PedalMonster? It has nothing to do with gears, but it controls the sensitivity of throttle to make the ride more responsive. Possibly this mod may offset the shift point delay? I did find this 392 owner had it installed:

Another thing to test is to turn on the off road plus mode, it should adjust the transmission shift points and make the ride feel more sporty.

I don’t have my 392 XR yet, just some options to understand the issue better. Regearing would affect the factory warranty I assume.

 

[Aj bond]

Before you decide to regear, have you ever tried Banks PedalMonster? It has nothing to do with gears, but it controls the sensitivity of throttle to make the ride more responsive. Possibly this mod may offset the shift point delay? I did find this 392 owner had it installed:

Another thing to test is to turn on the off road plus mode, it should adjust the transmission shift points and make the ride feel more sporty.

I don’t have my 392 XR yet, just some options to understand the issue better. Regearing would affect the factory warranty I assume.

No I never heard of that I will look in to it for sure thank u for the information

 

[Fast-n-Furious]

There’s also this regear discussion from earlier: https://www.jeep392.com/threads/regear.132/

And talks on upgrading the breaks: https://www.jeep392.com/threads/brake-upgrades.605/#post-8990

 

[Aj bond]

Before you decide to regear, have you ever tried Banks PedalMonster? It has nothing to do with gears, but it controls the sensitivity of throttle to make the ride more responsive. Possibly this mod may offset the shift point delay? I did find this 392 owner had it installed:

Another thing to test is to turn on the off road plus mode, it should adjust the transmission shift points and make the ride feel more sporty.

I don’t have my 392 XR yet, just some options to understand the issue better. Regearing would affect the factory warranty I assume.

How u turn off the plus mode ?

 

[BenLandry]

How u turn off the plus mode ?

Turn it on… off road plus. Near the sway bar disconnect. It turns off stability control but you can turn that back on. Changes shift points. Lots of fun. Sounds great. Cruise control won’t work tho. I have 37s, regeared to 4:56, pedal commander. It’s so much fun to drive, smoked another Mustang today…

 

[Aj bond]

Turn it on… off road plus. Near the sway bar disconnect. It turns off stability control but you can turn that back on. Changes shift points. Lots of fun. Sounds great. Cruise control won’t work tho. I have 37s, regeared to 4:56, pedal commander. It’s so much fun to drive, smoked another Mustang today…

I would love to try it for sure lol
So regeared sounds good I guess I am worried about warranty for sure what u think ?

 

[BenLandry]

I would love to try it for sure lol
So regeared sounds good I guess I am worried about warranty for sure what u think ?

I’m fairly certain Jeep won’t warranty my axles. My gear shop will take care of the gears. It’s risky for sure but the gears save the engine from doing all the work after adding so much weight, I have 37x13.5 x20s, very heavy. The gears absolutely changed the dynamics of my jeep, I can’t speak for anyone else’s. Mine will probably see rocks 2-3 times in the next 5 years if I’m lucky. Plus, the fact that they are putting 4:56 gears in the same axles from the factory tells me that they have been tested rigorously (hopefully). Axles are very expensive, I don’t think Jeep would risk having to replace them under warranty. Just my 2 cents.

 

[Aj bond]

I’m fairly certain Jeep won’t warranty my axles. My gear shop will take care of the gears. It’s risky for sure but the gears save the engine from doing all the work after adding so much weight, I have 37x13.5 x20s, very heavy. The gears absolutely changed the dynamics of my jeep, I can’t speak for anyone else’s. Mine will probably see rocks 2-3 times in the next 5 years if I’m lucky. Plus, the fact that they are putting 4:56 gears in the same axles from the factory tells me that they have been tested rigorously (hopefully). Axles are very expensive, I don’t think Jeep would risk having to replace them under warranty. Just my 2 cents.

I understand that makes since I never been off road lol
For the banks power do u know the one u did go with ? And u still had to use the tazer JL ?

 

[BenLandry]

I understand that makes since I never been off road lol
For the banks power do u know the one u did go with ? And u still had to use the tazer JL ?

I do have a Tazer. It recalibrates the larger tires and gears to get the speedometer and shift points right. I’ve never heard of the Banks, myself and plenty other guys/girls on this forum have the pedal commander. It’s pretty cool on a vehicle with this much HP. Plenty threads talk about them.

 

[Aj bond]

I do have a Tazer. It recalibrates the larger tires and gears to get the speedometer and shift points right. I’ve never heard of the Banks, myself and plenty other guys/girls on this forum have the pedal commander. It’s pretty cool on a vehicle with this much HP. Plenty threads talk about them.

I am glade I am Learning from u I really don’t have much experience thank u for the help can u tell more about the pedal commander please ?

 

[BenLandry]

I am glade I am Learning from u I really don’t have much experience thank u for the help can u tell more about the pedal commander please ?

It lets you dial in how responsive your accelerator is. It has 36 settings, it all Bluetooths to your phone, you can make changes at anytime while you are stopped. The most sensitive setting is borderline dangerous, most of us run it on Sport 1 or 2. There is a sport plus…too sensitive IMO. It gives you the feeling of having more torque and HP but all it is really doing is letting you access it split seconds faster. It absolutely feels dramatically different. With so many settings you can set it perfect for you. I turn it off from my phone when my wife drives it…just saying

 

[Idaho392]

It lets you dial in how responsive your accelerator is. It has 36 settings, it all Bluetooths to your phone, you can make changes at anytime while you are stopped. The most sensitive setting is borderline dangerous, most of us run it on Sport 1 or 2. There is a sport plus…too sensitive IMO. It gives you the feeling of having more torque and HP but all it is really doing is letting you access it split seconds faster. It absolutely feels dramatically different. With so many settings you can set it perfect for you. I turn it off from my phone when my wife drives it…just saying

Did you have the computer programmed for the 35” tires?? If not, you will need a Tazer so you can adjust that setting.

I have the standard package but did 35” tires on the stock wheels. I have my 4.56 gears sitting here… just waiting until after the holidays to have them installed.

 

[Aj bond]

It lets you dial in how responsive your accelerator is. It has 36 settings, it all Bluetooths to your phone, you can make changes at anytime while you are stopped. The most sensitive setting is borderline dangerous, most of us run it on Sport 1 or 2. There is a sport plus…too sensitive IMO. It gives you the feeling of having more torque and HP but all it is really doing is letting you access it split seconds faster. It absolutely feels dramatically different. With so many settings you can set it perfect for you. I turn it off from my phone when my wife drives it…just saying

Wow that’s crazy I will try it got
I will try it for sure
Thanks man for your help

 

[Idaho392]

Wow that’s crazy I will try it got
I will try it for sure
Thanks man for your help

Keep in mind, the pedal commander type units do NOT give you more real power. It just makes the throttle pedal feel more responsive.

 

[Aj bond]

Keep in mind, the pedal commander type units do NOT give you more real power. It just makes the throttle pedal feel more responsive.

Got u
U still have Stock braking System.? Are planing to upgrade?

 

[Idaho392]

Got u
U still have Stock braking System.? Are planing to upgrade?

Looking for a brake upgrade right now. Haven’t found anything yet (without spending $4,000+).

 

[Aj bond]

Looking for a brake upgrade right now. Haven’t found anything yet (without spending $4,000+).

Looking for a brake upgrade right now. Haven’t found anything yet (without spending $4,000+).

Yes I like the APb but they are expensive
I guess if I want to do upgrades should I do brakes or gears ? I can do front brakes and later do the back it’s almost same price the gears

 

[Fast-n-Furious]

Looking for a brake upgrade right now. Haven’t found anything yet (without spending $4,000+).

Any thoughts on the teraflex break kit? https://www.quadratec.com/p/terafle...MIs4vUs5KD9QIVwfezCh1RnwBgEAQYAiABEgLPYfD_BwE

I’ve been thinking about getting this set but haven’t made up my mind.

 

[Smess]

EASY CAMPERS!!!!!

Ok for those of you that have been asleep while Ben and I have been out doing all the R&D its time to catch up:

First you need wheels and tires that you want, Ben and I chose 20's and 37's- ride is a little harder than I like but looks great.

Second Pedal Commander PC78
Third Tazer Mini, we force 2wd when we put on the Pedal Commander and it makes a HUGE difference.

I cant type the explanation again for the 25th time, learn it, live it, love it.

If you need help, have questions just call my hotline, I cant type anymore or search for threads and you will see Ben and I talking about all this over and over.

Jeeps are more friendly to the Pedal Commander than the Banks. I have tried both.

I had one of the first 392's and had an order in for a Recon and I passed on it because of chip issues and there have been some lemons and right now I have a great Jeep, knock on wood.

Reason being- when I calculate the same scenario of gearing that the regular 392 has the 4.56 came as overkill, will it go 0-60 faster yes, but it will also eat more gas and be worse on a road trip.

HOWEVER, here is the other issue, you have a 100:1 transfer case, for those of you that use 4low that means you will be able to go 5-6mph in 4low but you will kick the shit out of a Bronco. No thanks

I was waiting to see the results of the fuel economy on the Recon, the 392 with 37's could definitely use a taller gear but juice up the PC a little more and you might feel different. Its all about the results of the fuel economy and the 70-80mph attitude that is going to either make the Recon a star or a bust.

Meanwhile, I need to chat with Ben I didnt see that he re-geared. We have better than the answer, we have a guy that has seat time in both and he is smart, not a Forum troll that says what he has is the best always, even if its a pos.
Stay tuned and feel free to PM me for my number. I will speak and you can type

P.S. the Gladiator in my Avatar is a Diesel on 40's with Dana 60's, not my first rodeo. I am not an expert but I have been modifying Jeeps for 35yrs and have not had anything but a Hemi (or a diesel) since 2011 so I have played with a couple of them. When you modify a Jeep and talk to others that have the formula to what gear with what power plant with what size tire becomes like clockwork, now throw a Hemi in the mix and the number of variables changes, thrown 8speed and a hemi in the box and its back to the drawing board and erase everything on it.

I still have a set of AEV Borah's like new for sale for anyone going to a bigger tire and needs a wider wheel than the stock Slim Jim.