CarbonSteel
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For clarity, it does not constantly hunt, but at speeds of 75 any headwind will push it down into a lower gear. I noticed it a lot on a recent trip to CO/WY/MT and it just made me question why FCA did not install 4.56 gears from the start. What it definitely tells me is if I go to larger tires, I will not see 8th gear unless on a flat road with a tail wind or going downhill.Not sure how bad yours is, but I have the 2.0 and I don't think it's too bad. I look at it like this...
8th gear is enough for a steady cruising speed and to conserve fuel. The trans has 2 over drives AND the lower gears are very low. First gear in the auto is way lower than first in the manual or the old 5 speed. I don't have a problem with a second overdrive not being able to pull up a hill or go into a strong headwind. I'm driving a 4800 pound brick at 70mph with less than 300hp. I think with the combination of all the other gears and the torque converter that 4.10 is a good choice for 33s. Even if 8th is only used cruising flat and steady and squeaking out a little more mileage.
Now if 1, 2, 3, and 4 weren't so low and it effected low end performance I'd be singing a different tune. But with this trans we don't even hit 1:1 until 6th gear. But, like I said, I don't find it that bad on mine. It's not constantly hunting on the highway.
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