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Old Feb 1, 2008 | 06:57 AM
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Thinking of lifting a JK Unlimited Rubicon with a Teraflex 2.5 Budget Booster kit and putting on 35's, what gas mileage should I expect to get?

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Old Feb 1, 2008 | 07:01 AM
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Has anyone tried to upgrade to this auto dimming Homelink equipped mirror?
Having to constantly hide my door opener when the top is off is a pain in the neck.
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Old Feb 1, 2008 | 07:35 AM
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I've got the FT Budget boost with 34" BFG's - 4:10 gears. The best I have got is 19/21. mpg. When I tow my trailer it drops down to about 16.
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Old Feb 1, 2008 | 08:07 AM
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Originally Posted by RUBICOX
Has anyone tried to upgrade to this auto dimming Homelink equipped mirror?
Having to constantly hide my door opener when the top is off is a pain in the neck.
You might want to look at this
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...ht=garage+door
or

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...ht=garage+door
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Old Feb 1, 2008 | 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by britjk
I've got the FT Budget boost with 34" BFG's - 4:10 gears. The best I have got is 19/21. mpg. When I tow my trailer it drops down to about 16.
wow, really? a shop tech told me he had a guy with a similar set up getting 12...
glad to hear . With stock I only average around 15/16 a lot of city vs. highway...
thanks
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Old Feb 1, 2008 | 09:37 AM
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THANKS, will have to install as remote is too big for option 1.
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Old Feb 1, 2008 | 10:29 AM
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I have 35's with 4;10s and auto tranny,average mileage is 13-13.5 at best.
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Old Feb 1, 2008 | 10:50 AM
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it totally depends on how you drive. If you drive conservative you'll obviously get a lot different result.
since i got my CAI i've driven "harder" just to hear the sound lol. counter productive for its purpose i guess.
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Old Feb 1, 2008 | 12:41 PM
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I think the MPG on the unlimiteds is all over the place. My mileage dropped 15% with lift and 34" tires. 14K prelift was average of 16.6 mpg and 8K post lift is 13.8. Wierd thing is this present tank. I disconnected the battery to install my CB and mileage for this tank is looking like 1 to 2 mpg greater.
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Old Feb 1, 2008 | 05:21 PM
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With a Rock Krawler 3.5" lift and the stock 32" tires I'm getting 15-17 mpg highway and 13-13.5 city. I only put the 35's on when I go off roading.

Thats with 4:10 gears, auto and driving the speed limits. The faster I go, the more gas stations I see, the emptier my wallet becomes.

Why do you think Exxon/Mobile has been the highest grossing company for the last 2 years?
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