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Old Nov 25, 2007 | 04:02 PM
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simple 4.56 or 4.88 with 35's

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Old Nov 25, 2007 | 04:11 PM
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I am going to do 5.13's with my auto, and would consider 4.88's with a stick.
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Old Nov 25, 2007 | 04:11 PM
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im sorry manual with 35x12.5x16 it has 4.10s as of now 75% highway 25% beach and trails
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Old Nov 25, 2007 | 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by jerzeyjeep
im sorry manual with 35x12.5x16 it has 4.10s as of now 75% highway 25% beach and trails


I'd probably go with the 4.88's. 4.56's aren't that big a difference from 4.10's IMO.
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Old Nov 25, 2007 | 04:16 PM
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If MPG is important to you, go with 4.88's. But, if you're like me and like having a little extra power, definitely get 5.13's. Seriously, I felt like I had 30 more HP's after getting them. If you had an auto, I'd say it's a must.
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Old Nov 25, 2007 | 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by wayoflife
If MPG is important to you, go with 4.88's. But, if you're like me and like having a little extra power, definitely get 5.13's. Seriously, I felt like I had 30 more HP's after getting them. If you had an auto, I'd say it's a must.
If the 30 HP feel is true I can't wait to get my gears done. I already got 30 HP feel when I got my Project-JK stickers.
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Old Nov 25, 2007 | 04:26 PM
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4.88 is probably a good bet for you. Are you ever considering going with a larger tire? You might want to go with 5.13 then.

I'm going with 4.88 with my auto but then I only have 34" tires. I'll report on my thoughts when I get them installed. That probably won't happen for 2 or 3 weeks though. I can't wait
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Old Nov 25, 2007 | 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Ctimrun
If the 30 HP feel is true I can't wait to get my gears done. I already got 30 HP feel when I got my Project-JK stickers.
Sweet. I should be getting my stickers any day now.
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Old Nov 25, 2007 | 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Ctimrun
If the 30 HP feel is true I can't wait to get my gears done. I already got 30 HP feel when I got my Project-JK stickers.
LOL!! Seriously, ask SDMF and he'll tell you how much more power you will feel. Now that I'm on 37's, it kind of feels like stock again and I miss the power.
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Old Nov 25, 2007 | 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by troyboy
4.88 is probably a good bet for you. Are you ever considering going with a larger tire? You might want to go with 5.13 then.
Definitely something to consider - If you think you will go up to 37's someday, go 5.13's for sure as you will regret it if you don't later.
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