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I'm Running 37's! Now What? New Gears?

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Old 03-06-2012, 10:37 AM
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I recently decided that my 35's looked way to small with the suspension setup I am currently running. So, what to do? 37's of course! Well, I had the 37's (Nitto Trail Grapplers) installed yesterday and I absolutely cannot tell the difference between the 35's and 37's when I hit the skinny pedal. I guess I should state that I am running a 2012 JKUR with 4.10 gears and a ProCal. Anyway, has anybody made the switch to 37's and decided that they did not need new gears?
Old 03-06-2012, 10:39 AM
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Not sure about the gears but lets see some pictures!
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Will upload pics ASAP!
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While I will be bumping to TRUE 37's shortly (37x13.50x17), I do not have a 2012 and wish I could give more insight. The key point to keep an eye on is what RPM's you are running at on the highway....
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I'll keep an eye on the RPM's. Congrats on the move up to 37's. Looks completely different with the larger tires.
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I'll keep an eye on the RPM's. Congrats on the move up to 37's. Looks completely different with the larger tires.
While they havent been mounted yet, thanks for the congrats! They are sitting in my garage saying "put me on"
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Man, I hate that feeling! Had to look at most of my gear sitting in the garage for 8 weeks while waiting on my rear bumper. Feel your pain.
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Originally Posted by TexasT
! Well, I had the 37's (Nitto Trail Grapplers) installed yesterday and I absolutely cannot tell the difference between the 35's and 37's when I hit the skinny pedal. I guess I should state that I am running a 2012 JKUR with 4.10 gears and a ProCal. Anyway, has anybody made the switch to 37's and decided that they did not need new gears?
That's cuz you're in TX. Hit a mountain and you'll ABSOLUTELY tell a difference
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Originally Posted by scononie
That's cuz you're in TX. Hit a mountain and you'll ABSOLUTELY tell a difference
Amen to that and I'm not even running my Toyo's yet, haha
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