What gear ratio would you change to?

[Mikayles]

On my Gladiator Mojave I installed the AEV 2" puck lift and went with 35" Toyo AT3 tires. My current gear ratio is 4:11-1. The truck seems to handle the 35's fine. I just notice it needs a little more speed to get into 8th gear. Thinking about taking the truck up to Disciple and having the ratio changed to 4:56 but was wondering maybe I should just make the jump to 4:88? It doesn't seem like that big of a gap and I could run 37's in the future are my thoughts.

 

[wayoflife]

Me personally, I'm not sure I'd bother with a regear if you're planning on sticking with 35's. If you're sure you'll go 37s in the future, 4.88 is what I'd recommend. Otherwise, you'll be on the way high side of your RPM at highway speeds.

 

[kevman65]

I drove my Rubi for 4 years on 4:10's and 35's, you really don't notice it.

Now I moved to 37's and yes I notice it. Waiting for Jeremy to get his Traveling Gear Swap Trailer to get mine done.....

 

[bobfriesenhahn]

I drove my Rubi for 4 years on 4:10's and 35's, you really don't notice it.

Now I moved to 37's and yes I notice it. Waiting for Jeremy to get his Traveling Gear Swap Trailer to get mine done.....

I notice the 35s on mine (2-door JL Rubicon with 2.0 Turbo). Yes, it still does fine on the highway, but I notice that if I drive up a steep hill (maybe 6% grade) at 30 mph max, the transmission will choose an annoyingly high gear if I am not careful with throttle control.

If planning on driving on 35s for a long time, it is likely worth optimizing the gears.

 

[Mikayles]

Thanks for the reponse guys...I guess I can keep it on the 35"s for now and put the money aside, in case I do want 37's in the future and regear then.

 

[wayoflife]

Thanks for the reponse guys...I guess I can keep it on the 35"s for now and put the money aside, in case I do want 37's in the future and regear then.

I think you're making the right call.