whiteglad
Well-Known Member
The JT Dana 44s are the new Advantek low-drag, metric differentials, advertised as stronger, with thicker tubes, etc. The Max Tow diffs are very strong, structurally like Rubicon and Mojave but without provision for electric lockers.
On my 2017 Recon, I searched out 3.73 with the 5 speed auto for lower highway rpm and better mpg. I was initially worried that I would give up those advantages with the 4.10 in the Max Tow package. However, the 8 speed has a lower first gear so with the 4.10s the crawl and take off is much better. It also has a better final overdrive for lower rpm with 4.10 than my 2017 had with 3.73 and the 5 speed auto.
On my 2017 Recon, I searched out 3.73 with the 5 speed auto for lower highway rpm and better mpg. I was initially worried that I would give up those advantages with the 4.10 in the Max Tow package. However, the 8 speed has a lower first gear so with the 4.10s the crawl and take off is much better. It also has a better final overdrive for lower rpm with 4.10 than my 2017 had with 3.73 and the 5 speed auto.
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