Do the gears... It will be much better than leaving the 4.30's in there.

Look into an idler arm upgrade as well... Your idler arm will die in less than 3 months on 33's (I have gone through at least 2 dozen).

"A young man who does not have what it takes to perform military service is not likely to have what it takes to make a living." - John F. Kennedy

Proud owner of an 88 Montero (with a blown engine).