Sport 35"s

[wrinkledscrubs]

New JL owner here. Trying to make the right decision on a tire / lift kit combo and have a fairly simple question: what're the realistic driving expectations with a 2.5" suspension lift w/ 35" MTs. Is it realistic to expect to be able to still hit 75-80 on the highway with decent mileage (will also use a flashcal)?

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[Spdu4ia]

35's on my sport . doesn't really shift to 8th anymore but 80mph on hwy is no problem

 

[wrinkledscrubs]

35's on my sport . doesn't really shift to 8th anymore but 80mph on hwy is no problem

Awesome, what MPGs do you usually see at highway speed?

Just upgraded from a '97 TJ on 38"s w/ a 4.5" lift, was a nightmare on the highway as you could imagine. Love the look, hate the ride. Looking for a bit of a middleground.

 

[Spdu4ia]

i do have a 2dr though if that matters. i'm at 20.1 mpg currently . only have 1500 miles on it so still waiting on full break in to get accurate numbers.

 

[Redbaron73]

35's on my sport . doesn't really shift to 8th anymore but 80mph on hwy is no problem

Which engine and transmission do you have?

 

[Bill G]

I have a 2018 JLU Sport S, 3.6 with 8 Speed automatic, 35x12.5 Falken Wild Peaks, 2.5" Teraflex and average 20 mpg. I flashed the computer, see 8th mostly down hill. Mine came with the Dana 44s, so thinking of re-gearing to 4.56 so I can tow and get my 8th back.

 

[Zandcwhite]

I have a 2018 JLU Sport S, 3.6 with 8 Speed automatic, 35x12.5 Falken Wild Peaks, 2.5" Teraflex and average 20 mpg. I flashed the computer, see 8th mostly down hill. Mine came with the Dana 44s, so thinking of re-gearing to 4.56 so I can tow and get my 8th back.

Unless someone axle swapped, no sport came with the front dana 44. If it was ordered with the rear limited slip it came with the narrow rear dana 44. There is no narrow from 44. Not saying you can't still regear, just don't order the wrong gears for the front.

 

[AdamG]

Unless someone axle swapped, no sport came with the front dana 44. If it was ordered with the rear limited slip it came with the narrow rear dana 44. There is no narrow from 44. Not saying you can't still regear, just don't order the wrong gears for the front.

Does a Gladiator Sport have a front D44 narrow?

 

[Zandcwhite]

Does a Gladiator Sport have a front D44 narrow?

I believe all gladiators get wide 44s but I'm not 100% certain on that.

 

[Jtclayton612]

I believe all gladiators get wide 44s but I'm not 100% certain on that.

Max tow gets you wide 44s but I think non max tow gets the narrow.

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