Best gear ratio for Daily Driver
#31
Don't want to sound like a JERK but RJ, aka JK Jedi is right.
That said, don't forget to factor in the added weight and surface friction of those bigger tires.
IMO spending that much $$$$ to go from 4.10's to 4.56's is a waste, as there is not that much difference in the gearing.
When it comes to gearing for any given tire size there is only about a 350 RPM increase from 4.10 to 4.56. 600 to 700 RPM increase from 4.10 to 4.88, and an 800 to 900 RPM increase from 4.10 to 5.13.
The redline on the JK is at 6000, and the sweet spot is between 2800 and 3400.
The stock JK with a gearing of 4.10 with 32's at highway speed is about 2800.
Increase the tire size to 35's and keep the same gears and your about 2550 at highway speed, however getting to that speed is going to take some time.
Now increase the gearing to 5.13 and at highway speed you're running about 3200, just a bit over 400 RPM's higher yet still well under the redline, and right around the sweetspot.
But you will get to that speed faster as the low end torque will be much better.
My question would not be the gearing of 5.13, as that's what you should go for, but rather the Dana 30, and front axles, as well as the axles on the stock Dana 44, as well as the added weight and torque to the wheel bearings. steering box, and other suspension components that will feel these bigger tires also.
Sorry for the doom and gloom, but that's what happens with 35" tires. It's only a matter of time. The harder you wheel, the less time.
That said, don't forget to factor in the added weight and surface friction of those bigger tires.
IMO spending that much $$$$ to go from 4.10's to 4.56's is a waste, as there is not that much difference in the gearing.
When it comes to gearing for any given tire size there is only about a 350 RPM increase from 4.10 to 4.56. 600 to 700 RPM increase from 4.10 to 4.88, and an 800 to 900 RPM increase from 4.10 to 5.13.
The redline on the JK is at 6000, and the sweet spot is between 2800 and 3400.
The stock JK with a gearing of 4.10 with 32's at highway speed is about 2800.
Increase the tire size to 35's and keep the same gears and your about 2550 at highway speed, however getting to that speed is going to take some time.
Now increase the gearing to 5.13 and at highway speed you're running about 3200, just a bit over 400 RPM's higher yet still well under the redline, and right around the sweetspot.
But you will get to that speed faster as the low end torque will be much better.
My question would not be the gearing of 5.13, as that's what you should go for, but rather the Dana 30, and front axles, as well as the axles on the stock Dana 44, as well as the added weight and torque to the wheel bearings. steering box, and other suspension components that will feel these bigger tires also.
Sorry for the doom and gloom, but that's what happens with 35" tires. It's only a matter of time. The harder you wheel, the less time.
#32
35s with an actual running tire diameter of 34.8" with 4.10s will put you at 2,493 RPM at 75 MPH.
Did you ever run your 4.10s with 32" tires? If so, you'll get very close to the same effective overall ratio with 35s and 4.56s. So you should be able to use that as a point of reference on whether you want to go with 4.56s or the slightly steeper 4.88s. For me, 5.13s wouldn't be an option based on the highway speeds around here.
One other consideration is whether or not you'll ever move up to 37s. If you have plans to go bigger then obviously you'll want to go steeper.
Last edited by Doc_D; 05-29-2009 at 04:55 AM.
#33
Now my next question is with gear replacement, are other mods (driveshafts, axles, etc.) necessary for the daily driver? I would like to add the extra torque and power with the gears without completely re-doing my drivetrain if possible. Keep in mind this is for a DD vehicle that sees 99% highway mles, so stress on parts should be minimal..
#34
Put it in 5th gear and drive down the highway. 5th gear with 4.10's is exactly the same as what 6th gear would be like with 4.88's. This should give you a basis for comparison.
Unless you never use 6th with you current setup, I would leave it as is and just downshift when you need to.
Unless you never use 6th with you current setup, I would leave it as is and just downshift when you need to.