With my factory set up I require a downshift to 4th to maintain speed on the highway with a grade up hill. 6th and 5th are only good for flat spots and downhills. It's like it was geared for the 4cyl turbo with torque down low in the rev range. I test drove a rubi with a manual and there was...
I've had my manual Gladiator for about a week and I think Jeep seriously missed the mark with the gearing in the 6 speed. I took it to the Adirondacks for the weekend and the gearing is horrendous for the mountain back roads. There needs to be another ratio between 3rd and 4rh. What we have is...