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Old 12-08-2012 | 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by motorcharge
Gearing makes all the difference in the world.
It isn't a substitute for horsepower though. 6.5" lift here on 35s, can do 75-80 all day comfortably. I like keeping it around 70 though for better fuel mileage.
Old 12-09-2012 | 11:29 PM
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It isn't a substitute for horsepower though. 6.5" lift here on 35s, can do 75-80 all day comfortably. I like keeping it around 70 though for better fuel mileage.
What gears are u running?
Old 12-10-2012 | 01:23 PM
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Old 12-10-2012 | 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by smeltmaster1
i have stock gear auto trans now with 33's and 6.5-7'' lift and i just took it on the highway yesterday and it is kinda hard to get to 70 mph and it is kinda all over i have to see what i can do about this maybe long arms soon and may go to 4.10's
Put it in 3rd gear on the highway... you can thank me later
Old 12-10-2012 | 02:40 PM
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Maybe he doesn't care about gas
Old 12-11-2012 | 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by NorCalJeep
Maybe he doesn't care about gas
not sure what you mean by that but I get decent highway on my Jeep in 3rd, about 22-2400 RPM (much better than 1600-1800 in drive)
Old 12-23-2012 | 04:53 AM
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My mpg on the free way is the same as in town driving( under 50mph)... Either way never seen over 12mpg
Old 12-23-2012 | 05:14 AM
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Want better mileage install a vacuum gauge when driving keep vacuum as high as possible . just saying .
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