5.13 gears initial impressions
. Gears fix alot of issues.
JK Newbie
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 78
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From: ATLANTIC COUNTY, NJ
I DIDNT CHANGE THE OIL!!!
the shop told me it would be just fine. heres what he said...
"dont worry about it. when you buy new... they dont make you change the oil after 500. so dont sweat it."
what do you guys think/??
the shop told me it would be just fine. heres what he said...
"dont worry about it. when you buy new... they dont make you change the oil after 500. so dont sweat it."
what do you guys think/??
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 418
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From: St. Tammany, La
Quick question I have roughly 150 on my new gears I am seeing a huge increase in mpg nearly 100% is this normal or is something wrong that I'm missing I was not expecting anything even close to what I'm geting, 3:21 to 5:13 ....
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 375
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From: Royersford, PA
What shop?
Gears definitely make the JK drive like night and day. 6th gear can hold its on up hills no problem. I'm using 4.88's
I also noticed you can start out in 1st gear without giving it any gas...just let the clutch go and it doesn't stall, just goes!
My shop told me to change the front and rear diff. Fluids after 500 miles. Did all of you guys do this as well??
I also noticed you can start out in 1st gear without giving it any gas...just let the clutch go and it doesn't stall, just goes!
My shop told me to change the front and rear diff. Fluids after 500 miles. Did all of you guys do this as well??
JK Super Freak
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 1,502
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From: Columbia, IL
Well since the gear maker says to change it I would change it for that reason alone. I know that the aftermarket gear makers have a coating on the gears that wears off during the break-in period that will be in the oil. Also it is your chance to inspect everything to make sure things are good. Is your guy offering you any kind of warranty on the gears and the installation? If so he should want you to replace the oil just to increase the odds that things are OK.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 459
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From: Visalia, Ca
I havent regeared yet but talked to a guy about it yesterday. I need to stop moding for a bit, so i will have the money to regear now
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: corona calif
Off road with the 5.13,s
Well i finnally got the jeep off road with the new gearing.Totally awsome!!
What a differance,i,m running a manual 6-speed and i used to have to clutch the shit out it.
No more excessive clutching ,crawls like crazy now
What a differance,i,m running a manual 6-speed and i used to have to clutch the shit out it.
No more excessive clutching ,crawls like crazy now
JK Newbie
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 76
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From: Mid, Michigan
I run about 2600 rpm at 75 on the freeway. The tranny doesn't search for gears and there's a alot more lower end power.
I've since been to Silver Lake Sand Dunes, the 5:13's are awesome offroad.
