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Old Feb 15, 2012 | 08:30 AM
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Any one have 4.88 gears on a 2 door auto jk with 35s? If so, are you happy with them?
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Old Feb 15, 2012 | 09:27 AM
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I have a four door but most of what I read recommends 5.13s for 35s. I can't wait to regear. I dread getting on the freeway!
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Old Feb 15, 2012 | 10:24 AM
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I have 4:88's with 33.8" A/T Tires. If I were to do it again, I'd go with 5:13's. Keep in mind the Weight/Rolling Mass of the Tire & Wheel como. Many 35's are extremely heavy, therfore requiring more Power/Gear to maintain speed without all the downshifting.
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Old Feb 15, 2012 | 11:22 AM
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i had BFG ATs35 (4.88 gears/auto tran) on for two days and just couldn't deal with the lost in power plus gas mileage from 17 to 13 with 35 so wenT 33.
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Old Feb 15, 2012 | 01:00 PM
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Thanks for the replies. The actual size of my tires is 34.4 they are duratracs. I was planning on 5.13 but was wondering if it would help my gas mileage if I went 4.88. Although I am more concerned about performance over gas mileage.
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Old Feb 15, 2012 | 01:04 PM
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Performance over mileage leads to 5.13's.

I run 5.13's with 38" tires.

My friend just went with 5.13's and 35's with an auto. It feels peppy and he's quite happy.

BTW, I get 14.8 MPG on the highway with my set up. This is way better than what my TJ got in 37's...
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Old Feb 15, 2012 | 02:36 PM
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I have a rubicon. 2 door. 35's Manual trans with stock 4.10. On the highway my 6th gear is almost useless unless your going down hill. Would u recommend 4.88 or 5.13. I do some highway traveling and will pull a trailer time to time.

Any opinions? Thanks.
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