Regearing
02-28-2013, 09:43 AM
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I have a '11 JKU with the 6 speed manual and a 3.5" lift with 35s. I had recently ordered 4.56 gears and the RIPP stage 2 gen 2 and plan on installing them during my 2 week R&R. The issue is the 4.56 gears are still back ordered (ordered 17DEC12) and will most likely not make it before I have to return. I have jumped back and forth between 4.56 and 4.88 but am now thinking about switching my order to 4.88. Is there any drawbacks that I am possibly not thinking of that should make me stay with 4.56 instead of 4.88? It is my DD and mainly sees city driving. Need some help deciding.
02-28-2013, 09:52 AM
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If you are mainly city you will like the performance, on the highway you will run a bit high on rpm's but will still have plenty of performance. 4.88 should be a good option for you.
02-28-2013, 10:04 AM
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Besides running higher rpm's on the interstate as mentioned, I think you will like the 4.88's. They will give you a great crawl ratio off road, and give you more torque. Your fuel economy might take a slight hit though, depending how you drive it.
02-28-2013, 10:28 AM
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Awesome, thank you guys for the reassurance. I'm sure I'll see a drop in mpg regardless due to the RIPP and me wanting to step on it from time to time. But hey it's a Jeep we didn't buy them because they were eco friendly. Can't wait for the install!