2011 automatic vs 2012 automatic gearing
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2011 automatic vs 2012 automatic gearing
I have a 70th anniversary and already contemplating the 2012 for the new drivetrain. The window sticker shows 3.21 gears though for the automatic (5spd) I want to do 35s but not re-gear right away and wondering if the new combo is actually worse gearing than my 3.73 4spd auto 2011?
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it had a trailer hitch (and looking online includes 373 gears) but I couldnt find it on the window sticker. Should have taken a pic of it! My 2011 was in for service at the time.
I see you are in Albuquerque, I will be out there in May to photograph the eclipse. Hoping to find some good trails!
I see you are in Albuquerque, I will be out there in May to photograph the eclipse. Hoping to find some good trails!
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I have a 70th anniversary and already contemplating the 2012 for the new drivetrain. The window sticker shows 3.21 gears though for the automatic (5spd) I want to do 35s but not re-gear right away and wondering if the new combo is actually worse gearing than my 3.73 4spd auto 2011?
Check the charts in the FAQ to get a better handle on things.
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I guess what I'm asking here is if anyone knows the new transmission gear ratios in the new 5spd automatic...if there is a steeper 1st gear or a taller 5th than the previous 4spd automatic.
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Here's the transmission gear breakdown
4RLE
1st 2.84
2nd 1.57
3rd 1.0
4th 0.69
WA580 (2012)
1st 3.59
2nd 2.19
3rd 1.41
4th 1.0
5th 0.83
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it had a trailer hitch (and looking online includes 373 gears) but I couldnt find it on the window sticker. Should have taken a pic of it! My 2011 was in for service at the time.
I see you are in Albuquerque, I will be out there in May to photograph the eclipse. Hoping to find some good trails!
I see you are in Albuquerque, I will be out there in May to photograph the eclipse. Hoping to find some good trails!
Oh yeah, even if you think the 3.21's will be fine tire size wise, your tow capacity is decreased if you have the 3.21's (for the unlimited).