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Do I need to change my ge ars????

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Old Nov 18, 2011 | 06:06 PM
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I will be installing a 2.5 lift & 18'' rims with 35'' tires on my 2012 Jeep sahara unlimited, do I need to change my gears in it too or will I be ok???
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Old Nov 18, 2011 | 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by salenro13
I will be installing a 2.5 lift & 18'' rims with 35'' tires on my 2012 Jeep sahara unlimited, do I need to change my gears in it too or will I be ok???
What gears to you have?
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Old Nov 18, 2011 | 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by salenro13
I will be installing a 2.5 lift & 18'' rims with 35'' tires on my 2012 Jeep sahara unlimited, do I need to change my gears in it too or will I be ok???
Well according to most of the 12 owners, that super, duper new pentastar is so magically awesome....I think you'll be fine.lol!
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Old Nov 18, 2011 | 06:38 PM
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I have no Idea what gears I have in it, also will these ad ons void my warranty????
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Old Nov 18, 2011 | 06:41 PM
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Its a 6 speed
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Old Nov 18, 2011 | 06:58 PM
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I would guess so, it has a tow hitch in the back
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Old Nov 18, 2011 | 07:05 PM
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thanks for the info
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Old Nov 18, 2011 | 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by salenro13
thanks for the info
It's stated on the sticker on your passenger window. (gear ratio)

Did you see it?
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Old Nov 18, 2011 | 07:44 PM
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i asked this question sort of not too long ago but between which gears to get -4.88 or 5.13. Most consistent answer i got was to get 5.13 because i was upgrading to 35s later and they work great. you should be able to regain a lot of your lost power and gas mileage on the highway. my advice though is try the lift and tires and see how it does. if you dont like it then go with a hypertech or superchip to maybe help with some of the power or gas mileage. if still not satisfied then go with the expensive gear change, because it aint cheap and you will have helped and just increased performance by already having the chip.
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Old Nov 18, 2011 | 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by salenro13
I will be installing a 2.5 lift & 18'' rims with 35'' tires on my 2012 Jeep sahara unlimited, do I need to change my gears in it too or will I be ok???
What you need to change are those painted fenders and down to a 17" or 16" rim..... Lol just bug'n
On a serious note drive it first youll see it's NOT horrible and with the new engine it probably won't be as bad. Add a Superchip first that helps but they might not make them yet for the 2012.
But because it's a manual(6 speed you said) 4.88 will be good for you.... 5.13 for auto.
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