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how do i choose gears?

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Old Apr 3, 2011 | 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by nthinuf

Think about the rigs he and his buddies drive, and the way they drive. If they run big tires, have a heavy foot and like to bounce through the rocks, then a 60 won't hold up either. For the rest of us, 5.13's in a D30 is a viable option. You just have to realize what you have in the front end and drive accordingly.
I couldn't agree more.

I've been running 5.13s (and have a front D30) both on and off-road for 6 months and about 12,000 miles. So far so good.

Like nthinuf said, the key is to drive it like your still making payments on it
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Old Apr 4, 2011 | 12:12 AM
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Default gear ratio guide chart

check out:
http://www.quadratec.com/jeep_knowle...article-26.htm
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Old Apr 4, 2011 | 04:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Otari
Better to look at the one from the FAQ here, made for a JK with the operating range of the JK's 3.8l engine in mind.

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...276#post211276
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