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4:88s or 5:13s ??????

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Old 12-12-2008, 06:51 PM
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Default 4:88s or 5:13s ??????
I have 4:10s now and im not sure if i should upgrade or stay the same and what would it be like on the highway at 80 with 5:13s any suggestions
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Old 12-12-2008, 07:29 PM
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You have an Auto tranny, 5.13's are the way to go.
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yep, i'd go with 5.13's.
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Yes i have an auto tranny
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Go with the 5.13s assuming you have 35 inch tires or higher. They're perfect on my Jeep.
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Originally Posted by tgrt
Go with the 5.13s assuming you have 35 inch tires or higher. They're perfect on my Jeep.
How is it driving it every day and what are the rpms around 70 80 mph
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Mine pulls 2500RPM at 75...

5.13's and 35's...
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yup 5.13's are the way to go.Now my jeep actually goes up an incline at my desired speed again
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Another vote for 5.13's with the auto!
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Mine pulls 2500RPM at 75...

5.13's and 35's...
Is that crusin like when u level off
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