redthies
Renaissance Redneck
Cruising and holding 95mph was a chore
I don't think the JK was ever designed to reach that speed, let alone cruise at it! 75 mph seems a whole lot more reasonable. Not as much fun, but more "Jeep-ish".
Cruising and holding 95mph was a chore
:sombrero: You're right, the new 3.6l is an improvement on the 3.8l and the new 5spd auto is a VAST improvement on the 42rle auto, but
When you make the PROPER diff. gear changa and some minor mods the 07/11 jeep, even with the auto is well worth keeping-
If you want a lotta power--don't buy a jeep
If you enjoy the social/"RUSH" of Hemi/LS engine swap--nothing wrong with that, I've been there many times --
Just enjoy your jeep and modifyit, or buy for pleasure--thats what it's all about-
My '08 JKUR has been very modified and has never been "Down" for more than one day and after 5 years---it's very complete and will perform as well/better than any other (4dr) jeep, heh heh, except at the drag strip, but thats not what the jeep is for, right ?!
JIMBO
I actually think that the 4.10's are too deep of a gear for the stock 32's, hopefully they will work great with 35's if I ever upgrade. Had the price difference been any different I would not have traded in my 11 though. The engine was good for me and I would not think twice about getting an older one again if I had to, esp if it had a stick.
Who said anything about a "lotta power", or the social aspect of a more powerful engine, or dragging the jeep? I said the 3.8L is lackluster and under powered - which it is. I'm not even talking about racing it, just keeping up with traffic, or being able to pass when I want to or need to. I hate this idea that because we own jeeps we're suppose to like the idea that it's slow and gutless.
Who said anything about a "lotta power", or the social aspect of a more powerful engine, or dragging the jeep? I said the 3.8L is lackluster and under powered - which it is. I'm not even talking about racing it, just keeping up with traffic, or being able to pass when I want to or need to. I hate this idea that because we own jeeps we're suppose to like the idea that it's slow and gutless.
I don't think the JK was ever designed to reach that speed, let alone cruise at it! 75 mph seems a whole lot more reasonable. Not as much fun, but more "Jeep-ish".
I want to put a leveling kit on mine, and would like to put in some 4.88 gears, provided they will work with the factory lockers, I don't plan on ever running anything bigger than 33" tires, in fact the stock 32" have worked for everywhere I have wanted or needed to go, I could probably get away with 4.56 gears even. I want to replace the rear bumper, with an integral tire carrier and space for some gas cans and other necessary items. Some extra lights are on the list as well, I can't wait until this bad boy is paid off, and hopefully these furlough end so I can free up some cash to move forward with the wish list. I am so glad I don't live within 75 miles of an urban area.
Look at the OR-Fab tire/gas can carrier...I have it and love it. With it, my 2 door can carry 28.5 gallons of fuel...