Best Gear Ratio For Running 37's On The Jeep Wrangler JK (4.88 vs 5.13) | Inside Line
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Published7 months ago
Duration15:11
Video ID6hUTxeezIrc
Languageen
CategoryAutos & Vehicles
PrivacyPublic
Made for KidsNo
Video TypeRegular Video
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Views868
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Comments12
Engagement Rate8.29%
Likes per 100 views6.91
Comments per 1K views13.82
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Description
Changing the differential gears in your Jeep Wrangler is the absolute best way to compensate for running a taller tire. It will help you regain lost performance, fuel economy, and reduce the strain on your engine and transmission significantly. In this video, I'll break down what I went with the ratio I did and what I recommend depending on the details of your Jeep.
Nitto Trail Grappler: https://www.nittotire.com/light-truck-tires/trail-grappler-mud-terrain-light-truck-tire/
Revolution Gear & Axle: https://revolutiongear.com/
Low Range 4x4: https://www.lowrange4x4.com/
00:00 Why your JK needs higher numerical gears
00:40 How a ring and pinion works
01:44 Powertrain differences with the JK
03:33 4.88 vs 5.13
04:57 Pinion size
06:26 Professional installation
07:12 Why I went Revolution Gear & Axle
08:20 Driveshaft upgrade
11:19 New 37x12.50R17 Nitto Trail Grapplers
11:44 fuel economy after re-gear
12:22 Gear calibration
13:14 Gear break in
14:14 Wrap up
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