I wheel my rig fairly often with no issues. Have you ever seen a set of 4.88s next to 5.13s? Not a huge difference.

 

And with autos youre better off getting the 5.38s

 

2010 2 Door auto 255/80/17s 4.88- PERFECT. 2400 @70mph

 

Thanks, everyone, for the feedback

 

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I'm running 33's currently (because I also pull a travel trailer) but plan on going to 35's next time. 5.13 was what I figured I'd want with the larger tires, but never considered it for 33's. I'm interested on hearing more from those that have gone this route.

 

As a matter of fact I have. To say the 5.13 looks like it has no business being in the drive train of a Jeep would be an understatement. I'm not here to argue...just making a suggestion. Many people like to set up their rigs so the "fuse" in the drive train is not the R&P or anything in the diff area which is harder to repair on trail and typically more expensive and labor intensive. Personally I would much rather replace an axle or U-joint rather than my R&P.

 

i'm currently running 5.13s on 33s on my 2010 JKU Auto. Love the set up! The main reason for the 5.13s though is I'm planning for 37s down the road.

IMO, if you're going to re-gear. Do it once and do it right. 5.13s all the way! btw, i would have gone 5.38s if I had a D44 in the front

 

so does anyone regret going 4.88s?

 

if you strip 5.38's chances are you would strip a 488 gear set to...

 

I run 4:88's in my 08 Sahara in eastern Ohio on 35's and have no regrets at all. I tach at 2350 and still get 17-19 on the hwy at 72mph. When I pull my atv trailer, which is 8x12 with a wooden deck, running 65, I have now issues until I get to a really steep grade; the trans drops one position and just keeps on truckin. I play in the mud mainly and 4:88's work great for this.
You should cosider what you really want to do with your Jeep and re-gear accordingly imo. Rock climbing and such>, go 5:13 or less. More mud, and HWY use, 4:88 or slightly bigger, again, my opinion.
Good luck with your choice!!