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  1. richmondbob

    "Chasing MPG in my 80 series Lx450" How I increased my gas mileage.

    Huh, just rolled 313 miles (503 km) on the main tank only, city plus highway. Last reported 260 miles (418 km) back in post #59 of this topic. That's 53 miles (85 km) more. So that means, either: I was running on fumes these last 53 extra miles (85 km); or the fuel gauge hasn't read...
  2. richmondbob

    "Chasing MPG in my 80 series Lx450" How I increased my gas mileage.

    Well, s***. So what's the alternative gear set brand?
  3. richmondbob

    "Chasing MPG in my 80 series Lx450" How I increased my gas mileage.

    Yeah, disappointing though since this was a shop that's been in business for years with good reputation. My Jeep is still running great from a gear and locker install they did back in '01. Gonna give Nitro gears a shot next.
  4. richmondbob

    "Chasing MPG in my 80 series Lx450" How I increased my gas mileage.

    Yukon gears are like BFG tires for me. Everyone else seems to like them, I keep getting the s***e end of performance from them. This is the second set the shop tried and they still whine like a banshee at anything over 45mph.
  5. richmondbob

    "Chasing MPG in my 80 series Lx450" How I increased my gas mileage.

    Here's my daily-driver 1997 80-series for comparison. Current setup averaging 230+ miles in-town, 260+/- in-town/highway: 2.5" OME lift 4.88 Yukon gearing in diffs (don't ever buy Yukon gears :banghead:) Goodyear Wrangler Duratracs in 315 flavor (35's) on stock wheels ARB front bumper (no...
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