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Modified JK TechTech related bulletin board forum regarding subjects such as suspension, tires & wheels, steering, bumpers, skid plates, drive train, cages, on-board air and other useful modifications that will help improve the performance and protection of your Jeep JK Wrangler (Rubicon, Sahara, Unlimited and X) on the trail.
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How is your first gear? Super short? I want to get 35-37s in a year or so, and figured on 4.56s or 4.88s but dont want a granny gear for first..
I'd actually say it is very much about where 1st gear was when stock, maybe a hair lower. I personally think the 4.88 are a perfect match for 37s WITH a 6spd manual. I thought about 5.13s but felt it would be too low for how much time I'm on the road and not offroad.
The 4.88s pulls and accelerates nicely, too me very close to stock and has just enough rpm's above stock to handle the additional heft of the tires, aftermarket bumpers, etc.