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Motive Gear MGK-143 Differential Ring & Pinion Front and Rear Complete Kit - 5.13 Ratio for 18-26 Jeep Wrangler JL with Dana 30 Front & Dana 35 Rear Axles

Quadratec Part #: 52440-2073
Motive Gear Part #: MGK-143
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$1,059.99
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Description

Restores Lost Power & Highway Drivability: Oversized tires change your final drive ratio, draining low-end power and causing constant gear hunting. This kit returns your engine to its optimal RPM range, delivering responsive acceleration and smooth shifting.

Matched Axle Performance: Precision-engineered specifically for Dana 30 front and Dana 35 (M200) rear axles, ensuring your front and rear gear ratios are perfectly synchronized for reliable 4WD operation on any terrain.

Enhanced Trail Crawl Control: Deeper gear ratios increase low-speed torque delivery, allowing your Jeep to creep over rocks, steep climbs, and trail obstacles with total precision—preventing engine lugging and drivetrain stress.

Built for Off-Road Abuse: Precision-machined from high-strength, heat-treated 8620 steel, these ring and pinion sets are built to resist wear, withstand severe shock loads, and handle heavy off-road torque demands.

Reduces Drivetrain Wear: Running large tires on factory gearing places excessive strain on your motor and transmission. Re-gearing reduces workload, helps maintain cooler operating temperatures, and protects your components from premature failure.

Details

Upgrading your Wrangler JL base trim with larger tires gives you the ground clearance and aggressive look you need—but stock differential gearing quickly takes its toll. You're left with sluggish off-line acceleration, an automatic transmission that continuously hunts for gears on highway hills, and a noticeable loss of low-speed crawl control on the trail. Re-gearing isn't just an option; it's essential for getting your driving dynamics back.

The Motive Gear Differential Ring & Pinion Front and Rear Complete Kit is specifically engineered for Jeep JL models equipped with the Dana 30 front axle and Dana 35 (M200) rear axle setup. By correcting your final drive ratio, this complete kit restores your engine’s target power band, delivers crisp throttle response, and provides the low-end torque required for crawling over technical off-road obstacles. Built to handle rugged trail conditions, Motive Gear provides the reliability and performance you need every time you hit the dirt.

Installation Notes
Installation Difficulty:
Skill Level 3 IconLevel 3Advanced
Installation Time: 4-6 hours
Parts Included
  • Front Ring and Pinion
  • Front Master Install Kit
  • Rear Ring and Pinion
  • Rear Master Install Kit
Warranty
1 Year/50,000 Mile Warranty.
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    Motive Gear Differential Ring & Pinion Front and Rear Complete Kit Options

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