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Old 08-26-2014, 03:40 PM
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So ive got a 2012 FX4 Black Ops with a 6" lift on it. Im averaging 11.5-12 MPG between city and highway. Any ideas what i can do to raise my MPG without dropping the Ponys?
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Originally Posted by Voridiani
So ive got a 2012 FX4 Black Ops with a 6" lift on it. Im averaging 11.5-12 MPG between city and highway. Any ideas what i can do to raise my MPG without dropping the Ponys?
What gears and tire size? Tuning it will help a little
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I have a '14 FX4 5.0 with 3.55 gears, 6.5" of lift, running 35" m/t tires, and I get about the same.. 11-12mpg
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Originally Posted by Hollie J. McCaleb
I have a '14 FX4 5.0 with 3.55 gears, 6.5" of lift, running 35" m/t tires, and I get about the same.. 11-12mpg

change the gears to 4:10 it'll be better. Bout 15-17 combined depending on your foot
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