Gear Ratio & Tire Size Chart
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37=5.13, 35=4.88, 37 (true 36)+programmer=4.88??????
Personally, I think an auto with 5.13's/35's/flashpaq is undergeared. You could also touch base with Ripp to see which gears they run. I believe they use 5.13's even with the superchargers. And avenger suggested 5.13's when I was in talking to them about gearing...
Just found a post by Ripp:
Correct - 5.38 - 37's - thats what our shop (Rubi) rig runs...
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#42
ok, i am about to order gears and want to play on the cautious side. I run my factory 32's for my long distance trips over the mountains (between Calgary and Vancouver) which will happen regularly and some towing. I run the 35" tires when sticking near home and wheeling. I have 3.73 now behind the 6 speed and am running real heavy with bolt ons.
By the chart, i will be at 3000rpm with the 32's on the highway with 4.88 gears. Does than not seem a little high running for a 11hr trip? My thoughts is that 4.56 would be a better happy medium, but am just not sure
opinions please!!??
By the chart, i will be at 3000rpm with the 32's on the highway with 4.88 gears. Does than not seem a little high running for a 11hr trip? My thoughts is that 4.56 would be a better happy medium, but am just not sure
opinions please!!??
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I have a 2010 2 door sport with stock 3.21 gears. I currently run 265/75/16 bighorn maxxis tires and in july i want up grade to 305/7016s. I know i am under geared and i would like input on whay gearing would be best for me with that tire size and how much it would cost. It is my daily driver with moderate offroad use on the weekends.
Also.. How hard is it to change the gears out myself?
Thanks
Also.. How hard is it to change the gears out myself?
Thanks
#46
very interesting thread. I too have been reluctant to regear as I really dont want to make a mistake in gearing. I've been going back and forth between 5.13s and 5.38s. right now with the 37s (really, 36s) auto, and 4.10s i've been averaging about 16 mpg with the hypertech programmer on the hwy, drops to 14.5 in the city. i would HATE if i ran 5.38s and then dropped down to something ridiculous like 12 mpg on the hwy with the 37s. However, the conundrum is that i'm going to be going even bigger to either 38s or 40s, so i really just dont know. according to the chart with 40s and 5.13s i'd be at around 2k rpms at 70 mph. I live on relatively flat ground at around 400-500 feet.
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Would it hurt anything if i ran my stock gears which im asuming that they 3.73 becuase i have a 6speed and the tow package and ran 35's. Also my jeep is a 2 door x.
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#48
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With the charts calc'd for 70 mph, I wonder if some folks might be fretting over something that's not an issue for them, if they just like taller tires as decor, or they are towing?
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I just figured I'd post this because I don't believe we have something like this on the forum -- if we do, whoops! I missed it. Anyway, I hope this helps everyone decide on gears a bit easier. Maybe WOL or one of the Admins will put this in the FAQ...
http://www.4lo.com/calc/geartable.htm
http://www.4lo.com/calc/geartable.htm
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So when you look at the gear chart. Go by actual height of tire 37 tire so look at 36 on chart or look at the 37 on chart.
Another example. 35 inch tire but actually 34 so 35 or 34 on the gear ratio chart?
Another example. 35 inch tire but actually 34 so 35 or 34 on the gear ratio chart?