NCJL
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Just finished a 600 mile round trip through Northern California while towing a #3500 off road trailer. We have done this trip with our 3.6 JLUR and now are 3.0 JLURD. Both Jeeps on Stock Gearing w/35” tires. The 3.6 is lifted/modified more than the 3.0. The weight of the Jeep’s is within #100. The trailer weight is about #300 more now (JLURD) due to added modes.
300 miles 4 lane freeway not flat with a few short grades. 60-70 MPH.
200 miles 2 lane highway not flat with several short grades. 35-60 MPH.
100 miles dirt road switchbacks up/down 5-35 MPH. A few spots 4Low. 1 spot lockers.
JLUR 12.5 MPG
JLURD 21 MPG
Comparison. 3.6 did ok. Seemed like it was always near its max capability. Would never consider this set up with 37” tires without a regear.
3.0 was awesome. Everything seemed effortless. Always felt like the 3.0 had plenty more to give. Thinking 37” tires would be ok with this setup.
MPG seemed to be directly connected to RPM.
300 miles 4 lane freeway not flat with a few short grades. 60-70 MPH.
200 miles 2 lane highway not flat with several short grades. 35-60 MPH.
100 miles dirt road switchbacks up/down 5-35 MPH. A few spots 4Low. 1 spot lockers.
JLUR 12.5 MPG
JLURD 21 MPG
Comparison. 3.6 did ok. Seemed like it was always near its max capability. Would never consider this set up with 37” tires without a regear.
3.0 was awesome. Everything seemed effortless. Always felt like the 3.0 had plenty more to give. Thinking 37” tires would be ok with this setup.
MPG seemed to be directly connected to RPM.
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