Anyone drive the new Wrangler yet?
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AmericaOverland
Explorer
I don't understand what you mean by that. You mean to shift an automatic from 1 through 2 to 3 or drive manually?
Metcalf
Expedition Leader
The new automatic has an auto-stick/tiptronic style function. There is no 1,2,3,4 position on the new shifter. You tap the lever left or right to select gears.
My understanding is that it only limits the highest available gear. You can lock out higher gears, like overdrive for instance, but you can't start in 2nd or anything. You can also hold the lever over and it will downshift to the lowest possible gear for engine braking.
My understanding is that it only limits the highest available gear. You can lock out higher gears, like overdrive for instance, but you can't start in 2nd or anything. You can also hold the lever over and it will downshift to the lowest possible gear for engine braking.
AmericaOverland
Explorer
Oh, THAT. Yes, I drove one of those in a Patriot while waiting for my Wrangler to be readied.
OverlandChronicles
Adventurer
When we ordered Rubicons auto and manual were 4.10s all other models were 3.21s with a 3.73 upgrade option. Could have changed since the system was not totally up to date when we ordered.
Metcalf
Expedition Leader
This.....
There are some changes to the axle gearing too. Axle gears include 3.21 (standard), 3.73 (optional, standard on Rubicon with auto tranny), and 4.10 (standard on Rubicon with a manual tranny, optional for Rubicon auto). So 2012 will be the first time the Rubicon will come with 3.73 gears standard in some cases.
Read more: http://www.fourwheeler.com/roadtest...gler_jk_pentastar_v6/index.html#ixzz1VxyppT4g
Don't know for sure though. I did hear that the 4.10s where a no cost option during the earlier ordering? Now its like $50. ( Rubicon automatics ).
There are some changes to the axle gearing too. Axle gears include 3.21 (standard), 3.73 (optional, standard on Rubicon with auto tranny), and 4.10 (standard on Rubicon with a manual tranny, optional for Rubicon auto). So 2012 will be the first time the Rubicon will come with 3.73 gears standard in some cases.
Read more: http://www.fourwheeler.com/roadtest...gler_jk_pentastar_v6/index.html#ixzz1VxyppT4g
Don't know for sure though. I did hear that the 4.10s where a no cost option during the earlier ordering? Now its like $50. ( Rubicon automatics ).
comac90
Observer
Rubicon Manuals come with 4.10s. Rubicon autos come with 3.73s, but 4.10s are a $50 option. And, yes, there was an error in the system before July 7 that didn't show the option. Chrysler scrambled and converted all the autos to 4.10 - which actually caused some issues since some actually "wanted" 3.73s. Those that wanted 3.73s had to get last minute changes made through dealer reps - sounds like it was a mess.
comac90
Observer
comac90
Observer
I got 4.10s and the auto ... when you crunch the numbers with the new auto tranny, the new auto is geared so low that 4.10s with 35s gives you the same final drive as 3.73s with the stock 32s.
....you see where I'm going with this.
It 'appears' there will be no need to re-gear with 35s. We'll see soon enough.
T
Metcalf
Expedition Leader
I got 4.10s and the auto ... when you crunch the numbers with the new auto tranny, the new auto is geared so low that 4.10s with 35s gives you the same final drive as 3.73s with the stock 32s.
....you see where I'm going with this.
It 'appears' there will be no need to re-gear with 35s. We'll see soon enough.
T
Yup, that was basically why I asked
I hear the 2dr sport models with the small tires and 3.73 gears are rocket ships....
Lygriek
New member
I was reading a while back on the JK forum I think, that the JK's don't really care what gears you have for the speedo as they get the signal directly from the ABS sensor which is not affected by the gearing to determine the speed, instead just getting it direct from the actual wheel(s). One of the other programing company's rep said that they only put it in the programmer to make people happy! LOL
I have about 1000 miles on my 2012 Rubicon Ultd with the manual and I love it! It's quick for a stock Jeep now, and drive effortlessly.
comac90
Observer
From Jordan at AEV regarding the Procal and swapping lower gears -
Don't go changing gear ratios in your 2012s just yet. There are a couple modules that need to all have the correct gear ratio written in order to get out of first gear without throwing a P0731 DTC (Incorrect Gear Ratio).
The procal successfully updates one location but not the other. This issue is solved and we have new modules being programmed right now. We'll have them in mid-September or so.
If you have Procal (solo or from a kit) in the meantime as well as a 2012 vehicle, we'll work on an RMA process to swap out to the latest code once we release it. There will be more about that soon but it's not much of an issue.
If you are purchasing a new AEV suspension for a 2012 vehicle, please call us before you place the order so we know how to handle that without having to ship the procal back for service as soon as you get it.
We knew this issue was coming so we're already ahead of where we would be otherwise. If you can wait a couple weeks to regear your 2012 JK, we highly recommend it. If you have replaced the gears in your '12 and are now freaking out that you have a 10mph brick, let us know there may be a temporary solution.
T