Switch to Automatic?
JK Jedi
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Kenai Peninsula, Alaska
Have an auto in my 07' 2dr w/ 4:10s and love it. Power seems fine to me. I high speed pass people easily all the time. Even after installing the 33s I rarely have to hit the OD to pull any hills.
You might say "this guy doesn't know about power" But I grew up in the age of the 69' muscle car, so believe me, I know power.
I'm always pretty surprised when so many say how the JK can't get out of it's own way. Well...I did notice a bit more power when I installed the Airaid w/ throttle body riser. Maybe that made the difference but even stock it didn't seem that bad. I still plan on the Hypertech tho.
You might say "this guy doesn't know about power" But I grew up in the age of the 69' muscle car, so believe me, I know power.
I'm always pretty surprised when so many say how the JK can't get out of it's own way. Well...I did notice a bit more power when I installed the Airaid w/ throttle body riser. Maybe that made the difference but even stock it didn't seem that bad. I still plan on the Hypertech tho.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 400
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From: Phoenix, AZ
This is the first Auto I have owned, and I did it for off-road. On road this is a Jeep, not a Race Car.
My fastest was my YJ with a 5 speed, the LJ's 6 speed sucked. Logging truck feel, so it was no good on the street. Not sure how the JK manual is, but I didn't want to take the chance.
Love the Auto.
My fastest was my YJ with a 5 speed, the LJ's 6 speed sucked. Logging truck feel, so it was no good on the street. Not sure how the JK manual is, but I didn't want to take the chance.
Love the Auto.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 106
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From: Texas Hill Country
Also has to do with being lazy like me. I got an auto in my CJ by accident (found a good deal) Turns out for hunting/running thru the pasture autos are awesome. Can go slow and quiet without the stick/clutch hassles.
The reason I went with an auto in the JK was because it was the only white one they had that day. I actully didn't care one way or the other. They both have pros and cons. One pro I noticed was the lifetime warranty covered the TC, but not the clutch - less long tern expense for me.
The reason I went with an auto in the JK was because it was the only white one they had that day. I actully didn't care one way or the other. They both have pros and cons. One pro I noticed was the lifetime warranty covered the TC, but not the clutch - less long tern expense for me.
JK Freak
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 534
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From: Lake Oswego, Oregon