DanW
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My JK was in the service department all last week getting the parking brake shoes/mechanisms replaced (they were rusted out from mud/debris) and getting heater hoses and O2 sensors replaced. My service advisor arranged for me to drive, for free, all week, a 2017 JKU Sport with a 4" lift kit and 35" beastly Kumho mud tires and custom rims! This thing was gorgeous! Anyway, it had the auto tranny and 3.73 gearing. I thought it would struggle with that setup and massive, meaty tires. It did just fine, and didn't feel like it struggled, at all. It even posted 17mpg, which really impressed me.
I've got high confidence, now, that my JLUR with 4.10 gearing will have really nice power with the 33's on it, but will pull 35's with ease, if I go that direction. My wife fell in love with that JK and even asked that I cancel the JL order and just buy it. I asked if I could just put 35's, and if necessary, a 2" lift, on the JL, and she not only said yes, but said she really wants me to do that. We'll see. I like the looks of the stock Rubi with 33's, but she's now got me thinking...
Anyway, I'm excited to get my hands on the 3.6, finally, after 10 years of the 3.8. (With which I've been completely satisfied in my JK.) This thing isn't supposed to be a race car, and that's not how I use it. I want adequate power off-road, smooth/quiet operation, good, linear pull throughout the powerband, and more than anything, dependability. I think this engine has all that.
By the way, my dealership is simply awesome. They did not have to loan me that Jeep, and they certainly didn't need to do it for free, as my JK repairs were not in warranty. They are the best car dealership and service department with whom I've ever dealt. (Westgate Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep, Indianapolis).
I've got high confidence, now, that my JLUR with 4.10 gearing will have really nice power with the 33's on it, but will pull 35's with ease, if I go that direction. My wife fell in love with that JK and even asked that I cancel the JL order and just buy it. I asked if I could just put 35's, and if necessary, a 2" lift, on the JL, and she not only said yes, but said she really wants me to do that. We'll see. I like the looks of the stock Rubi with 33's, but she's now got me thinking...
Anyway, I'm excited to get my hands on the 3.6, finally, after 10 years of the 3.8. (With which I've been completely satisfied in my JK.) This thing isn't supposed to be a race car, and that's not how I use it. I want adequate power off-road, smooth/quiet operation, good, linear pull throughout the powerband, and more than anything, dependability. I think this engine has all that.
By the way, my dealership is simply awesome. They did not have to loan me that Jeep, and they certainly didn't need to do it for free, as my JK repairs were not in warranty. They are the best car dealership and service department with whom I've ever dealt. (Westgate Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep, Indianapolis).
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