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Old May 9, 2011 | 11:40 AM
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Was curious if anyone can help me with a question on gears. I recently purchased 4.56 gears for my Sahara 4 door. I have size 35 tire's on there and was wondering if that would be the recommended choice for better gas and daily driving. I have received numerous answers on getting 4.56 and 4.88. Figure the Jeep world and users could help me with this one. Thank you
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Old May 9, 2011 | 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Buckeye1982
Was curious if anyone can help me with a question on gears. I recently purchased 4.56 gears for my Sahara 4 door. I have size 35 tire's on there and was wondering if that would be the recommended choice for better gas and daily driving. I have received numerous answers on getting 4.56 and 4.88. Figure the Jeep world and users could help me with this one. Thank you
welcome to JK-Forum. to answer your question, 4.88 is what i would go with as they are a better match for 35's. 4.56 is a better match for 33's.
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Old May 9, 2011 | 11:48 AM
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I have a 08 Sahara Auto with 35's on them. I recently bought 4.56 Superior Gears for it to try and get better daily performance and gas of course. I have been told get 4.56 and 4.88 but not sure if I made right choice or should I go to 4.88 which some places claim that would be for more power. I bought a superchip and intake and everything along with it. Any help be great. Thanks
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Old May 9, 2011 | 11:48 AM
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Default I have the same set up but run 5:13s

I run 5:13s on my JKU w/ 35s and am perfectly happy with them. I'll eventually go to 37s but for now I have no complaints.
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