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Old 02-19-2011, 02:28 PM
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What can I do to get better mpg? I have a 4inch lift on 32s with stock gears.
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Old 02-19-2011, 02:33 PM
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Time for new gears
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That's what I was thinking. 4.10s? Its a DD
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I dont know a whole hell of alot about gears, but I know that alot of guys with 32's will either run 4.10 or 4.56.
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4.56 would be a better choice for DD.
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4.56 would be a better choice for DD.
Really? People have told me 4.56 if I wheel it a lot. I'll have to do some research and find out.
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10mpg? So do I, both in the DD & the XJ. 33s, 456, 6+ inches of lift.

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What's your dd? Lol
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Originally Posted by RidingHighandDry
4.56 would be a better choice for DD.
4:10's would be better for a dd on 32's
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4:10's would be better for a dd on 32's
Oh I was told different. Kk.
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4:10's would be better for a dd on 32's
X2
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Alright time to find some used 4.10s after I get some more money.
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I get roughly 12 on both city and hwy. I have a 3" with 31x10.5
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Oh I was told different. Kk.
It's closer to factory rpm/mph
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4:10's would be better for a dd on 32's
X2. definitely.
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