Top speed.

[Industrialwrench]

I thought I’d read our JLs we’re limited to 95 mph. Hopefully that’s incorrect across the board for all models. I can say my 3.6L manual rubicon with 4.88 gears is not limited at 95 mph…

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[dcmdon]

I don't think its really an issue.

I'm stock and 95 seems to be about as fast as I'd want to go. And I love to go fast.
The Jeep just doesn't talk to me that way. If anything it seems to feel like it "wants" to go pretty slow".

That's part of the reason I bought mine. It has slowed me down a lot.

A good friend has a 460 HP LT1 conversion Wrangler on 37 mudders and I'd guess he'd never think of going anywhere near 95. ha.

 

[slowpoke387]

Thought I read that the 3.6 RubiconXR is limited to 110.

 

[Dusty Roads]

I don't think its really an issue.

I'm stock and 95 seems to be about as fast as I'd want to go. And I love to go fast.
The Jeep just doesn't talk to me that way. If anything it seems to feel like it "wants" to go pretty slow".

That's part of the reason I bought mine. It has slowed me down a lot.

A good friend has a 460 HP LT1 conversion Wrangler on 37 mudders and I'd guess he'd never think of going anywhere near 95. ha.

I get in the Jeep and it's just chill out and enjoy, jump in the 420 HP Z-71 and it's run cow run. I'm working today so I'm taking the Jeep with me. It's about a 120 mile run around the ranch if I check all the wells, battery's and meters. Depending on how the JLU works out there may be a Gladiator replacing the Z-71.

 

[OldBlue]

Ehh, IMHO top speed is not relevant in a vehicle like the Wrangler. Not it's forte. And like @dcmdon mentioned, it's slowed me down a lot, which is probably a good thing!

 

[Industrialwrench]

Oh I know the roller-skate isn’t for speed. I was just surprised to see it going so fast. I’ve got an srt8 for moving fast.

 

[aldo98229]

A Wrangler on 4.88 gears at 95 MPH will be limited by the fuel consumption before anything else...

 

[Yzfguy]

I just got mine, and I'm handing off my GC to my son. I feel the same as above ... The wrangler makes me want to drive slower, and I'm actually having more fun somehow.
I drove the GC for 8 years and regularly did 85ish on my highway commute. It just doesn't feel like I should be doing that on the wrangler. Not in a bad way, like it couldn't handle it, but in a good way, like. Going this speed because I want to of course I've been off for the summer, not commuting, and the top and doors have only been on 2 days.

 

[DaltonGang]

This has been discussed, years ago. I believe the 2018-2020 Sports were limited to 110. The Rubicons were limited to 95. I can't speak for the newer models. Those that say they would never co that fast are either thinking of older Jeeps, worn ones with a death wobble, those with larger tires, or they are just scared. The JL suspension, if tight, and stock, easily reaches 90 while feeling rock solid. But, if things get squirrelly, at those speeds, you are flat out "Screwed".

 

[Jocko]

LOL what is the point of this thread? Are we supposed to think you're cool for driving so fast in your Jeep on public roads? If you've got a 14 year old Dodge for "going fast" why does a 95mph limit on the Jeep even matter? What's the speed rating of your tires? Why don't you start there. Hopefully nobody is around when you get hit by a strong cross wind.

 

[Industrialwrench]

lol. The Jeep has both speeds. Putting around and tearing ass. I didn’t make the rules…

 

[Industrialwrench]

LOL what is the point of this thread? Are we supposed to think you're cool for driving so fast in your Jeep on public roads? If you've got a 14 year old Dodge for "going fast" why does a 95mph limit on the Jeep even matter? What's the speed rating of your tires? Why don't you start there. Hopefully nobody is around when you get hit by a strong cross wind.

wow, well my tires are doing just fine, and my 14 year old srt8 (with 62,000miles) still freaking rocks. Hope your day starts going better.

 

[Shibadog]

I’ve seen “the Ton” once in the Jeep. I was still pulling pretty good, but that was all the speed I cared for. The Jeep works just fine for normal driving, but it’s not a high speed machine-stability, aerodynamic drag, etc. are all against ya

 

[Jtclayton612]

Coming back from hot springs to Memphis I was cruising 90mph comfortably with the rest of traffic on my metalcloak lift and 35 MTs. I even forgot to reconnect my sway bar and it was fine lol.

 

[lowmpg]

Coming back from hot springs to Memphis I was cruising 90mph comfortably with the rest of traffic on my metalcloak lift and 35 MTs. I even forgot to reconnect my sway bar and it was fine lol.

What was the speed rating on your MTs? Mine are 99mph and I wouldn't want to come near that hahaha.

https://www.lesschwab.com/article/tire-speed-rating-and-why-it-matters.html

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