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3.21 gears - not that bad?

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Old 12-22-2012, 08:35 PM
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I verify 2400rpm @70mph for 3.73/5speed auto.

Although my math tells me 2275 rpms for a 32.1 inch tire? Where's that 125rpm difference at? I know there's some sidewall bulge but at 37-38 psi?
Old 12-24-2012, 03:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Drsekelsky
I think we're all trying to say it that it probably has 3.21, just visually double check, I wouldn't trust the paperwork or what the stealership says.
Just got back from a trip. I'm a moron. 2400 rpm at 70mph. You were right 2000rpm at 60mph
Old 12-24-2012, 03:40 AM
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2013 with 6 speed and 3:21's.
Really wanted the 3:73's, but almost impossible to find in my area. Bad enough the dealer had to go 110 miles to get my 6spd Dozer.
It turns out, that the 3:21's aren't as bad as I thought they would be. Mostly have the Jeep for the beach and snow, so the move to steeper gears is near the bottom of my list. MB TKO's and 265/70r17 Grabber At's are coming
Old 12-24-2012, 05:12 AM
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Originally Posted by FDHog
2013 with 6 speed and 3:21's.
Really wanted the 3:73's, but almost impossible to find in my area. Bad enough the dealer had to go 110 miles to get my 6spd Dozer.
It turns out, that the 3:21's aren't as bad as I thought they would be. Mostly have the Jeep for the beach and snow, so the move to steeper gears is near the bottom of my list. MB TKO's and 265/70r17 Grabber At's are coming
I run 265/75-16's which are almost identical height as the 265/70-17's and I like that size. Bigger then stock but not so big it kills power with the 3.21's.
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But my mileage is still much improved around town and the way I drive. Still wouldn't go back to 3.21 on the unlimited. Maybe on a lighter 2 door.
Old 12-28-2012, 05:16 AM
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35 inch nitto trails on 18x9 XDs with 3.21s. Not that great but isn't that bad either. They are doable but I'd rather have 4.88s.
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Had an 07 JK with 3.21 gears and a 6 speed, now I have a 13 JK Rubicon with 4.10 gears and a 6 speed. I liked the way I could drive 75 MPH at 2100 RPMs in the 07, but there is a lot more power with the 4.10 (of course the newer engine could be a big part of that). I'm not used to changing gears yet, 1st gear seems so short now, 3rd gear feels a lot more powerful, and 6th gear makes me check the gas gauge. All in all, I like the performance of the 4.10, but I miss my gas mileage.



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