Do I need to re-gear?
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JK Enthusiast
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: Sunnyvale, CA
Do I need to re-gear?
Folks,
My '10 2-door 6-speed soft-top sport is lightly modded. Related to drive train I got
- 33" KOs on 18" Gladiator (Sahara) wheels
- 1.5" TF leveling
- SpiderTrax (or similar) 1.5" wheel spacers
- Factory optional 3.73 axle ratio
Then I should mention I took rear seats off and did not add anymore weight to the Jeep. I primarily use the Jeep for 2-3 mile commuting, or going fishing on weekends. Not too much harsh off-road. However yesterday driving on I-680 the Jeep would not climb in 6th. Did not bother me much but it got me thinking...
Question is do you think I should re-gear?
My next in line mod was air intake and chip re-flash.
My '10 2-door 6-speed soft-top sport is lightly modded. Related to drive train I got
- 33" KOs on 18" Gladiator (Sahara) wheels
- 1.5" TF leveling
- SpiderTrax (or similar) 1.5" wheel spacers
- Factory optional 3.73 axle ratio
Then I should mention I took rear seats off and did not add anymore weight to the Jeep. I primarily use the Jeep for 2-3 mile commuting, or going fishing on weekends. Not too much harsh off-road. However yesterday driving on I-680 the Jeep would not climb in 6th. Did not bother me much but it got me thinking...
Question is do you think I should re-gear?
My next in line mod was air intake and chip re-flash.
JK Junkie
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 2,368
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From: Scottsdale, AZ
Folks,
My '10 2-door 6-speed soft-top sport is lightly modded. Related to drive train I got
- 33" KOs on 18" Gladiator (Sahara) wheels
- 1.5" TF leveling
- SpiderTrax (or similar) 1.5" wheel spacers
- Factory optional 3.73 axle ratio
Then I should mention I took rear seats off and did not add anymore weight to the Jeep. I primarily use the Jeep for 2-3 mile commuting, or going fishing on weekends. Not too much harsh off-road. However yesterday driving on I-680 the Jeep would not climb in 6th. Did not bother me much but it got me thinking...
Question is do you think I should re-gear?
My next in line mod was air intake and chip re-flash.
My '10 2-door 6-speed soft-top sport is lightly modded. Related to drive train I got
- 33" KOs on 18" Gladiator (Sahara) wheels
- 1.5" TF leveling
- SpiderTrax (or similar) 1.5" wheel spacers
- Factory optional 3.73 axle ratio
Then I should mention I took rear seats off and did not add anymore weight to the Jeep. I primarily use the Jeep for 2-3 mile commuting, or going fishing on weekends. Not too much harsh off-road. However yesterday driving on I-680 the Jeep would not climb in 6th. Did not bother me much but it got me thinking...
Question is do you think I should re-gear?
My next in line mod was air intake and chip re-flash.
JK Junkie
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 2,118
Likes: 1
From: Twain Harte, CA
You are fine with 33's and the 3.73's. I however despise my 3.21's and 32's. I am going to need tires this fall, and I am really going to have to think about regearing or not.
I *REALLY* wish I had 4.10's for the area that I live in. Starting off on hills is a bear.
I *REALLY* wish I had 4.10's for the area that I live in. Starting off on hills is a bear.
