Newbie question
 

I noticed on Jeep.com the SE comes with the 3.73, the X comes with the
choice of 3.07 or 3.73, and the Rubicon comes with the 4.11.
When it comes to axle gear ratios what are the pro's and con's 3.07, 3.73,
4.11.
TIA
Brian

Re: Newbie question
 

They usually relate to the tire size. The Rubicon comes with the
largest tires and has the lowest gears. That keeps the power band of
the engine right for the speedometer speed.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

56 wrote:
>
> I noticed on Jeep.com the SE comes with the 3.73, the X comes with the
> choice of 3.07 or 3.73, and the Rubicon comes with the 4.11.
> When it comes to axle gear ratios what are the pro's and con's 3.07, 3.73,
> 4.11.
> TIA
> Brian

Re: Newbie question
 

They usually relate to the tire size. The Rubicon comes with the
largest tires and has the lowest gears. That keeps the power band of
the engine right for the speedometer speed.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

56 wrote:
>
> I noticed on Jeep.com the SE comes with the 3.73, the X comes with the
> choice of 3.07 or 3.73, and the Rubicon comes with the 4.11.
> When it comes to axle gear ratios what are the pro's and con's 3.07, 3.73,
> 4.11.
> TIA
> Brian

Re: Newbie question
 

They usually relate to the tire size. The Rubicon comes with the
largest tires and has the lowest gears. That keeps the power band of
the engine right for the speedometer speed.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

56 wrote:
>
> I noticed on Jeep.com the SE comes with the 3.73, the X comes with the
> choice of 3.07 or 3.73, and the Rubicon comes with the 4.11.
> When it comes to axle gear ratios what are the pro's and con's 3.07, 3.73,
> 4.11.
> TIA
> Brian

Re: Newbie question
 

As far as I can figure out, there are no pros for the 3.07. It is designed
to make people believe, that they are getting better gas mileage, because
the engine is turning slower, at cruising speeds for example. However, the
engine turning slower does not automatically equate to better gas mileage.
On the contrary, if you cruise at too low an engine speed, you will lose
mileage. Many people have complained, that the 3.07 makes fifth gear
unusable or at least not useful.

Earle

"56" <56@anonymous.com> wrote in message
news:AseAf.10458$Zj7.7254@tornado.tampabay.rr.com. ..
> I noticed on Jeep.com the SE comes with the 3.73, the X comes with the
> choice of 3.07 or 3.73, and the Rubicon comes with the 4.11.
> When it comes to axle gear ratios what are the pro's and con's 3.07, 3.73,
> 4.11.
> TIA
> Brian
>
>
>

Re: Newbie question
 

As far as I can figure out, there are no pros for the 3.07. It is designed
to make people believe, that they are getting better gas mileage, because
the engine is turning slower, at cruising speeds for example. However, the
engine turning slower does not automatically equate to better gas mileage.
On the contrary, if you cruise at too low an engine speed, you will lose
mileage. Many people have complained, that the 3.07 makes fifth gear
unusable or at least not useful.

Earle

"56" <56@anonymous.com> wrote in message
news:AseAf.10458$Zj7.7254@tornado.tampabay.rr.com. ..
> I noticed on Jeep.com the SE comes with the 3.73, the X comes with the
> choice of 3.07 or 3.73, and the Rubicon comes with the 4.11.
> When it comes to axle gear ratios what are the pro's and con's 3.07, 3.73,
> 4.11.
> TIA
> Brian
>
>
>

Re: Newbie question
 

As far as I can figure out, there are no pros for the 3.07. It is designed
to make people believe, that they are getting better gas mileage, because
the engine is turning slower, at cruising speeds for example. However, the
engine turning slower does not automatically equate to better gas mileage.
On the contrary, if you cruise at too low an engine speed, you will lose
mileage. Many people have complained, that the 3.07 makes fifth gear
unusable or at least not useful.

Earle

"56" <56@anonymous.com> wrote in message
news:AseAf.10458$Zj7.7254@tornado.tampabay.rr.com. ..
> I noticed on Jeep.com the SE comes with the 3.73, the X comes with the
> choice of 3.07 or 3.73, and the Rubicon comes with the 4.11.
> When it comes to axle gear ratios what are the pro's and con's 3.07, 3.73,
> 4.11.
> TIA
> Brian
>
>
>

Re: Newbie question
 

Hi Mike. I just looked at your album. Nice! What part of Canada are
you in?? I am in eastern Maine. I have Image Station, with a few pics
of my 91 yj, if I can figure out how to get it on here...lol

jack

http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=2114523253

Re: Newbie question
 

Hi Mike. I just looked at your album. Nice! What part of Canada are
you in?? I am in eastern Maine. I have Image Station, with a few pics
of my 91 yj, if I can figure out how to get it on here...lol

jack

http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=2114523253

Re: Newbie question
 

Hi Mike. I just looked at your album. Nice! What part of Canada are
you in?? I am in eastern Maine. I have Image Station, with a few pics
of my 91 yj, if I can figure out how to get it on here...lol

jack

http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=2114523253