| Author | Message | ||
     colin astley (Cra_arc) New Member Username: Cra_arc Post Number: 15 Registered: 07-2003 |
so how do i reduce gearing from stock on a lt77 box, running 235 85 kuhmo mt`s to get it back to near standard, fed up with slow uphill getaways, of course it is never gonna be fast but ! have been told put a 110 transfer box in and change the adaptor plate to the prop shaft ? is it better to do that or change dif ratios ? cause i am thinking of going up a tire diameter when i get my rte body lift sent over , allready got a 2" explorer pro comp shock and spring job, so dont want to suffer even more with the bigger tires i want, any ideas. as far as i know everything is standard in the gearbox , transfer box dept. but dont ask me anything about the ratios , havnt got a clue on that, but speedo under reads by about 11 mph at 70 mph, is good on a nice flat road as ive had it reading 115 mph but that is not my main concern, usually potter around at 70 max. not into the speed thing i just wondered what it would read. | ||
| marc olivares (Pugs) Member Username: Pugs Post Number: 116 Registered: 12-2002 |
differential gears! GBR 4.10 here in utah they are a must have! from what i gather from your post, the low range kit you're refering to will not help much in high range. a low range kit is made for the transfer case, but that is used in low range, low speed driving conditions. check Bills site: GBR read the ring and pinion section, this may help in understanding your options. believe me, i feel your pain, there's nothing worse than getting passed on a climb by geo metro. the diff gears will help the shift patterns return close to where they were stock. i put a set in a 99' D1 (TT/DL combo) w/ 33" tires and the thing is silky smooth. hope that helps, marc | ||
| Chris Browne (Chris_browne) Senior Member Username: Chris_browne Post Number: 256 Registered: 02-2003 |
Colin, if you want bigger tires than 235/85 check out the wing flares that Devon 4x4 have -they ain't far from you in Exeter. these will allow you 34 inch tires without raising the Center of Gravity as much as a body lift will. | ||
| colin astley (Cra_arc) New Member Username: Cra_arc Post Number: 16 Registered: 07-2003 |
thanks marc have had a quck look at gbr site , will get into it in more detail when time permits. it looks very informative, i must admit when it comes to ratios and things i am at a loss , so a little more research i think, as it is the sort of job i only want to have to do once and get it right first time, and you hear so many differing opinions, thx for the help colin | ||
| colin astley (Cra_arc) New Member Username: Cra_arc Post Number: 17 Registered: 07-2003 |
chris yes mate thanks will do that , might be a good option, will have a search for their site , seen their adds in the mags somewhere. cheers colin | ||
| James Moy (Jmoy97) Member Username: Jmoy97 Post Number: 45 Registered: 02-2003 |
Marc did you do the install yourself? Thanks Jim | ||
| marc olivares (Pugs) Member Username: Pugs Post Number: 117 Registered: 12-2002 |
jim, yep, its really not as scary as people think. but i must confess, i'm a mechanic by trade. if you think you want to try yourself drop me an email, i'll steer you in the right directions. i've written a partial article and have several pictures on what type of gear patterns to look for, install tips etc. where in slc do you live? marc | ||
| Chris Browne (Chris_browne) Senior Member Username: Chris_browne Post Number: 259 Registered: 02-2003 |
Colin on gearing, with all those 1 in 4 sorry 25% hills you have around there, and 235s an adjustment is called for... Over in the UK www.ashcroft-transmissions.co.uk/ seems to be very popular and has a great web site... If your transfer box is leaking (if not why not) then swapping it out for a defender geared T box will kill two birds with one stone regearing the diffs to 4.1 will have a similar 13% change in gearing Heck Ashcroft will even fit them for you and give you a wonderful day or two in Luton (you've always wanted to go there haven't you) | ||
| colin astley (Cra_arc) New Member Username: Cra_arc Post Number: 21 Registered: 07-2003 |
thanks chris, thats what i was thinking about a defender box out of a 110, i think the only other thing that needs to change is the adaptor plate to the prop shaft , or so i havebeen told, and doing the change might also alleviate some of my drivetrain clonking as i think my trans box is worn so it seems the best way to go i think, i could then poss go up another tire diameter and not notice to much over standard, dont fancy a day out in luton much , ha ha. thanks anyway cheers |
