5.13's with 35's???
- Thread starter munstie
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I am running 5.13s with 37"s in my '10 JKU and I get very good power. One just needs to remember to be easy with the skinny while wheelin'.
TacPen
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I've got the 4.88 setup with 35's and if I had to do it over again... I'd go 5.13 without pause if I thought I might ever want larger tires in the future (yes, I do highway to get to my wheeling areas, it's still fine).
When I put in up my 44 front I might put 5.13's in anyway and just replace the rear.
When I put in up my 44 front I might put 5.13's in anyway and just replace the rear.
Yes, there are especially if you lock it up. The pinion on a 5.13 in a Dana 30 is really really small and you will risk breaking it if you're wheeling really hard with a locked up front end.
munstie
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So as long as I don't put a locker in they should be alright, or is it just to weak of a setup, or just continue to save for a P.R.
2011 JKU 3.5 R.E. Longarm lift.
You can do it but I personally wouldn't as it would be too weak. If it were me, I would save your money and just play with what you've got until it either breaks or you can afford to get a prorock.
Philip *AZ*
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I am going to run a Corporate 14 rear and D60 up front. I will be running a 5:13 setup. I had 5:13's in my 98 GMC and loved it. That truck rolled 37's like they were 33's.
StrizzyChris
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A JK is certainly no GMC truck. Even 2012+, wont push 37's like 33's with 5.13's. Have u thought about 5.38's since ur plannin on running 60 and a 14? Your R&P can certainly handle it!
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Philip *AZ*
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Actually no. I wasn't trying to thread hack. I just threw that out there because of how much weight Im about to add to the JK. Im dropping an LS2 here soon as well. I am just a fan of the 5:13. I know Diddly about gears, just loved em in my old truck.
StrizzyChris
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Ah, an LS makes it a completely different ballgame! 3.6L or 3.8L and you may want to consider the 5.38 especially in an automatic!
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Philip *AZ*
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Thanks Strizzy, I appreciate your input.
Jeeper_2010
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I keep putting this off. My '11 JKU is my DD and I really don't want buyers remorse on this kind of mod. I'm currently running 35" BFG on 4.10s. Once my new lift is in, I'm looking to run 37" tires. I just can't commit to gear ratio. Maybe 37" will make it such a dog I'll have to make a decision.
Yep! Those 4.10s try in to push 37"s will definitely help your decision making efforts!
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