Manual or Automatic for heavy wheeling
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Manual or Automatic for heavy wheeling
looking to get a JK but am stuck on which way to go for trans. This rig will be used for 50% offroad with planned long arm and 37's with lockers. Any benefit to going with one or the other? I would think the auto would make life a lot easier on steep inclines. thanks for the help.
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It all depends on what Trans you're used to, Both have they're pro and cons. My 08 JK was the first Manual tranny i ever drove so i'm definately a rookie w/ a clutch, but was suprised on how easily the JK climbed while in 4wd low! My Sonoma i wheeled prior to purchasing was an auto and wheelin it was a cake walk yet somewhat tiresome as you just pick your lines and gas it . clutchin off-road definately adds a different yet enjoyable perspective that can allow you to be more 'part' of your vehicle therefore noticing how your rig reacts to different situations. you may find it 'torquier' with a manual, which is a real bonus on rocks, yet the Auto is better for preventing unwanted mud/water out of the transmission pending on what terrain you're running.
so in all, go with what you're comfortable and the personal benefits will be noticable! i won't be going back to an auto anytime soon but that's just my $0.02.
so in all, go with what you're comfortable and the personal benefits will be noticable! i won't be going back to an auto anytime soon but that's just my $0.02.
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Only because of all the problems people have had while in mud with their manual trans/clutch if you are going to wheel that much and are planning on going thru mud/water I would go with the auto.
My last jeep was a manual, my jk is a auto, I Love Mud and glad I got a auto
My last jeep was a manual, my jk is a auto, I Love Mud and glad I got a auto
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Only because of all the problems people have had while in mud with their manual trans/clutch if you are going to wheel that much and are planning on going thru mud/water I would go with the auto.
My last jeep was a manual, my jk is a auto, I Love Mud and glad I got a auto
My last jeep was a manual, my jk is a auto, I Love Mud and glad I got a auto
x2 and for the same reasons
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i've always had a stick in my jeeps or my little yotas. Auto's in the big trucks. I thought it would be un jeep of me to get an auto... but then again.... the 4 door seemed un jeep to me at first too... so... I went with the auto... i'm just sick of shifting when sitting in traffic. If I could aviod the bumper to bumper forever.. i would have gotten a stick.. but ... i'm consitantly stuck in the ruff in and around boston. That and when my father drove my last jeep.. he blew a brand new clutch in less than a week.... lol. I also will not miss the clutch when yanking the big boat up a steep ramp.
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I ordered a manual. For on road driving and mild off roading it's definately my preference. I hate slush boxes. If I was into hardcore offroading (rock crawling - think moab) I'd probably prefer an auto.
One downside of an auto is that it's easy to overheat them. I know a lot of liberty guys complain their trans temp lights come on when in 4-low on the trail (same trans 42RLE).
One downside of an auto is that it's easy to overheat them. I know a lot of liberty guys complain their trans temp lights come on when in 4-low on the trail (same trans 42RLE).
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i thought i could contribute to this thread....im in the army and every military vehicle ive seen including humvees are automatic. i have driven through every type of terrain here in afghanistan and must say it would have been more difficult doing it in a manual transmission. i have an auto in my JK which i will see for the first time when i get home from afghanistan in 4 days hope this helps....
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I have a manual because It's what I like. Sure, it can require more skill at times but it's what I like. If it's your DD I would go with what will make you most happy during the DD time.