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4:88s or 5:13s ??????

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Old Dec 12, 2008 | 06:51 PM
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Default 4:88s or 5:13s ??????
I have 4:10s now and im not sure if i should upgrade or stay the same and what would it be like on the highway at 80 with 5:13s any suggestions
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Old Dec 12, 2008 | 07:29 PM
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You have an Auto tranny, 5.13's are the way to go.
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Old Dec 12, 2008 | 07:31 PM
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yep, i'd go with 5.13's.
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Old Dec 12, 2008 | 07:45 PM
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Yes i have an auto tranny
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Old Dec 12, 2008 | 07:54 PM
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Go with the 5.13s assuming you have 35 inch tires or higher. They're perfect on my Jeep.
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Old Dec 12, 2008 | 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by tgrt
Go with the 5.13s assuming you have 35 inch tires or higher. They're perfect on my Jeep.
How is it driving it every day and what are the rpms around 70 80 mph
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Old Dec 12, 2008 | 08:37 PM
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Mine pulls 2500RPM at 75...

5.13's and 35's...
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Old Dec 12, 2008 | 09:05 PM
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yup 5.13's are the way to go.Now my jeep actually goes up an incline at my desired speed again
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Old Dec 12, 2008 | 09:09 PM
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Another vote for 5.13's with the auto!
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Old Dec 12, 2008 | 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Leave Town
Mine pulls 2500RPM at 75...

5.13's and 35's...
Is that crusin like when u level off
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