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G:
Yea, it's an offroader mainly and a spare for when the pickup is off the road. I totally agree with you about the centre difflock but the one advantage to the viscous coupling is that it's less harsh on the transmission. Having weighed everything up i think you're right that the diff ratio is the best thing to change. I'd like to keep the LT230 so i can run a hydraulic pump off the pto. I'd have to run the pump off the crank pully if i stuck a borg box in.
Bulli:
The tfr boxes all have very similar low ratios...else that would have been my plan. You can get 35's in with just a 2inch lift..i did. You need to cut the arches...no way around it.
Best fix is the 4.1:1 ratio ring and pinion from ashcroft, they are also much stronger. Is yours a 10 or 24 spline set up...good chance to upgrade if its 10 spline. Even the v8 is useless if you dont sort the ratios...ps 4.1:1 only makes it stock with a 32 inch tyre so it is still overgeared.
I now have a 4inch lift which makes it very interesting with the 3 link.
If you want to have a look feel free you arent a million miles away or shoot to Kirton this weekend for the scoprion challenge. Its well worth a trip over on the Sunday you get to see some proper nutters out and about.
Tyke:
--- Quote ---Even the v8 is useless if you dont sort the ratios...ps 4.1:1 only makes it stock with a 32 inch tyre so it is still overgeared.
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And there lies the problem. Finding the best compromise of tyre size, gearing and power output.
Not to mention the other issues with the transmission and drive train :wink:
bensonsnuts:
--- Quote from: "Tyke" ---Lots of good info and tips again . . . as usual . . . especially from Budge.
Starting to think 33's will be an easier and much less expensive option and probably result in a far more usefull truck.
Gonna get the calculator out and do some sums . . . . :lol:
Redundancy payouts can be wondefull things - especially when a new job came along very quickly :twisted:
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When I had 31's , I thought 33's would be the answer to all my problems .
Now I have 33's I still get stuck ......but deeper :?
I sometimes consider the 35's but I'm not sure it would be feasible for an everyday drive.
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