Novak Conversions Jeep Wrangler TJ radiator

Another Ring Gear Thread

LJTay

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Alright. Looked for a good reference on contact patch but I don’t know where the line is for good vs bad. I’ve seen some that are close to mine, but I don’t feel qualified to make the call that it’s good. I’m skeptical because this is the first pattern I’ve run and I don’t believe I’m that lucky 😂

Vehicle - 2005 LJ (non-rubicon)
Installing Yukon Zip lockers front and rear with USA 4.88 gears (for 37’s).

This pattern is with pinion at .051, compared to the stock one at .056.
Backlash is .006. It looks maybe a tad deep and toward the toe on the drive side, but the coast side is to the heel so I’m not sure how to interpret.

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Novak Conversions Jeep Wrangler TJ radiator