word302
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There's a big difference between not bothering you and ideal.Or they've just grown used to it and it doesn't bother them...?
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There's a big difference between not bothering you and ideal.Or they've just grown used to it and it doesn't bother them...?
While I'm sure that's certainly true, I'd think the JLs transmission would be better suited to handle 35s than the JKs and therefore wouldn't need to have shorter gearing than a JK to be in the right power bandyou can't really compare the JL to the JK, completely different transmissions.
If you're a primarily street driver I would agree with you. Off-road is a different ballgame, especially without the 4:1 transfer case.While I'm sure that's certainly true, I'd think the JLs transmission would be better suited to handle 35s than the JKs and therefore wouldn't need to have shorter gearing than a JK to be in the right power band
When I was trying to decide on which gears to put in my JK I also heard the 'you need 4.88s' opinion.
I'm glad I didn't go that route.
I have about 2,500 miles on my Rubicon since upgrading to 35" tires (used Tazer Mini to calibrate everything). The engine lugs on the highway because the RPMs are too low and so 8th is rare. I am turning about 2,000 at speeds between 70 and 75 and that is just too low.If you're a primarily street driver I would agree with you. Off-road is a different ballgame, especially without the 4:1 transfer case.