Little confused....
A couple of months ago I bought a Sahara JKU 2011 (60,000 miles). I am trying to make a good decision with the subject of RE-GEAR. I'm thinking of using size 37 tires. "
What is your recommendation considering that the JKU is stock?
Regards
Malcolm
What is your recommendation considering that the JKU is stock?
Regards
Malcolm
Which transmission? Which axles? Typical driving area/conditions? (sea level or at higher elevation, mostly in town or high speed freeway, flat, lots of hills, steep mountains, etc)
Unfortunately, with a 3.8 and 37's you will want all the gearing you can get. But, this can then turn into a strength issue if you are going to be abusing it offroad. For Auto's, 5.13's are popular. I went with 5.38's. Some are more concerned with strength and recommend 4.88's max and just deal with the lower rpm's/power. Just depends on all of your variables. (For Manuals, one numeric ratio lower than auto's seems fairly standard, so 4.56, 4.88 or 5.13.)
Unfortunately, with a 3.8 and 37's you will want all the gearing you can get. But, this can then turn into a strength issue if you are going to be abusing it offroad. For Auto's, 5.13's are popular. I went with 5.38's. Some are more concerned with strength and recommend 4.88's max and just deal with the lower rpm's/power. Just depends on all of your variables. (For Manuals, one numeric ratio lower than auto's seems fairly standard, so 4.56, 4.88 or 5.13.)
Last edited by nthinuf; Dec 11, 2018 at 04:45 PM.



