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Jeep Wrangler JK
JK General Discussion
Newbie, lessons learned on a road trip with the 3.8 with 6-speed manual and soft top
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<blockquote data-quote="Mr. Bi-Polar" data-source="post: 431165"><p>Congrads on not burning oil as our last 3.8L wrangler did on a very long trip. As for the gears, Yes 3.73 is going to be way better for you. We run 3.73 from the factory with 17x8.5 wheels and (285/75/17) 34'' x 11.6 Nitto tires. 85 mph up hill is nothing to this jeep. Not that I like those types of speeds, But It can shit and kick it when I need it too. As for the hard top, I've tried to support you questions in another area. the hard top will significantly reduce the wind noise, but it will also add weight to the jeep. So re-gearing is going to be critical.</p><p></p><p>As part of the awareness, I'd flush the coolant make sure you burp the system afterwards, Prop the jeep up hill when you do the flush. Check the control arms, drag link, tie rod and track bars as these are going to create issue for you if not kept in check. Check what we're having to deal with now and something we'll be correcting within the next 2 weeks.</p><p></p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://wranglerjkforum.net/threads/jeep-wrangler-jk-suspension-performance-diagnostic-guide.26198/#post-431087[/URL]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mr. Bi-Polar, post: 431165"] Congrads on not burning oil as our last 3.8L wrangler did on a very long trip. As for the gears, Yes 3.73 is going to be way better for you. We run 3.73 from the factory with 17x8.5 wheels and (285/75/17) 34'' x 11.6 Nitto tires. 85 mph up hill is nothing to this jeep. Not that I like those types of speeds, But It can shit and kick it when I need it too. As for the hard top, I've tried to support you questions in another area. the hard top will significantly reduce the wind noise, but it will also add weight to the jeep. So re-gearing is going to be critical. As part of the awareness, I'd flush the coolant make sure you burp the system afterwards, Prop the jeep up hill when you do the flush. Check the control arms, drag link, tie rod and track bars as these are going to create issue for you if not kept in check. Check what we're having to deal with now and something we'll be correcting within the next 2 weeks. [URL unfurl="true"]https://wranglerjkforum.net/threads/jeep-wrangler-jk-suspension-performance-diagnostic-guide.26198/#post-431087[/URL] [/QUOTE]
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Jeep Wrangler JK
JK General Discussion
Newbie, lessons learned on a road trip with the 3.8 with 6-speed manual and soft top
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