That is awesome info, thanks. I like the idea of a Jeep dealership doing the gears, at least in this area, where this type of mod isn't as common. I'm leaning toward 4:56 gearing for my daily driving Jk, I'm concerned that the often recommended 4:88 might be to steep.

 

I would let ZEN chime in on his findings. He has a 6 speed and his numbers will help you out. If you stay stock rubber then yeah 4:56 but truthfully that is not a radical departure from 3:73's. If you are even thinking of slightly larger tires then 4:88 is a no brainer as you do not want to gear up twice. The JK with its anemic engine output that is coupled with the WORST transmission ratios and relatively heavy starting weight = unfair power to weight ratios. Now add our wicked svelt and stealthy aerodynamics and you are essentially trying to drive a sheet of 3/4" cement wallboard into a headwind using 30 Roman gladiators as power.

 

I think my wife and I are heading in the same direction. We have a 2-door Sport that she uses as a daily driver. On the weekends I grab the keys whenever I can. When it comes time to replace my car, I can't think of anything other than a JKU.

 

Im newer on here and I have had my jeep for about a year now. Blue 4dr JKU and im from Southington.

 

Hey all,,, waterford, ct area ,,,

just picked up my 13' jku ,,, been in the jeep game alone time,, everyting from a 67' to 13' hope to see you all around sometime.

 

Stock..modded?

 

Hey everyone, just wanted to say hello. Im Scott and I live in Seymour, CT. Picked up my '13 10th Anniversary JKUR about two weeks ago. As soon as I got home, I took the hard top off and put the soft top on. Top has been down ever since! Heres a pic from the day I brought her home in the rain:



Mods so far are:

3.5" AEV lift
35x12.5x17 Goodyear MTR's on 17X8.5 AEV Savegre wheels(Black)
AEV Rear tire carrier in stock 10A bumper

Next up are some smaller items that I picked up, like the Mopar Kicker sub upgrade and some grab handles to help with getting in! Love the JKUR, rides great and cant wait to meet up with some of you guys soon! Great forum, looking forward to some good times!

 

Welcome Scott! Great looking rig and you're off to a great start with the mods. I'm up in Middlebury so I'll try to keep an eye out for you. I have yet to see any 10th anniversary rigs so you should be easy to spot

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Hi everyone! I've been lurking on here for a while since I've kept my Jeep stock (more or less) and it's my daily driver so I can't afford to break it However I can only be stock so long and I'm excited for a change. This past weekend I did a cat-back and a Tuffy hood lock. Why the hood lock you ask? Because this coming weekend my Ripp kit goes in It's still going to be a daily driver but I hope to make it out to more events/meets/etc... now that my Jeep will at least be a little interesting. Then next year when my stock tires finally wear out I'll do a little lift and 35s and will be able to do more offroad.

So if anyone is driving around CT and notices a white 2dr Rubicon with something strange in the grill in the near future that'd be me

 

So why the hood lock?