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Offline The Machinist

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Re: Gearing
« Reply #15 on: March 08, 2021, 09:31:52 PM »
There a 2008 dodge power wagon for sale on Facebook in Clearwater county. Blown transmission and no transfer case.  3/4 ton diffs, front and rear electric lockers, 4.56 gears, decent rims+tires, a good hemi and a 12,500 lb warn winch.  All for $2500 bucks!  Better get it quick if you want it.  I’m trying to talk myself out of buying it as I write this.  😂
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Re: Gearing
« Reply #16 on: March 09, 2021, 12:17:04 PM »
I was just looking at the Jeep and noticed that the pumpkin in the front is on the passenger side. I assume that means it is not a stock axle?

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Re: Gearing
« Reply #17 on: March 09, 2021, 01:44:57 PM »
I was just looking at the Jeep and noticed that the pumpkin in the front is on the passenger side. I assume that means it is not a stock axle?

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Re: Gearing
« Reply #18 on: March 09, 2021, 03:10:05 PM »
Ok thanks.
I am looking at maybe 2.73 gears
At 100km it revs at 2156rpm which is the same as most trucks.
Right now the 2.73 rev around 1578rpm, which seems way too low and might contribute to my engine back firing a bit.
Thoughts? 


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Re: Gearing
« Reply #19 on: March 10, 2021, 10:01:13 AM »
Brian Bertram, unsure of his Calgary Jeep name is selling scout diffs on facebook market place.  They are likely 3.5 ish.   
https://www.facebook.com/commerce/listing/274643490764722?ref=share_attachment 

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Re: Gearing
« Reply #20 on: March 10, 2021, 11:33:57 AM »
I should note there is welding involved with this swap, outboarding the front springs frame mounts and relocating the leaf axle perches however nothing difficult.  I cant remember if the drive shafts lengths need to change also. 

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Re: Gearing
« Reply #21 on: March 17, 2021, 02:54:52 PM »
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Offline Zooguy

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Re: Gearing
« Reply #22 on: March 18, 2021, 11:55:40 AM »
Sounds like swapping them might be a lot of work. Especially with the welding. Thanks for the options though.
With a little more research, I am looking into putting in 4.10 gears but the new problem is that apparently going from 2.73-4.10s I will need a bigger Open Gear Case, for higher number gears and a Posi Trak Unit. Those two are what is putting the price over the edge for me. Another $1200 for both. 
Does that sound right? Again to keep the cost low I can live without posi as I am not going to take it off road. Does jumping from a low 2.73 to a 4.10 need a change of more than the gears.
Thanks, sorry for the newbie questions 
« Last Edit: March 18, 2021, 01:21:00 PM by Zooguy »

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Re: Gearing
« Reply #23 on: March 18, 2021, 04:49:23 PM »
The Dana 30 would need a different carrier, an open carrier is usually about 150$. Not sure if there’s a case break on the amc 20.
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Re: Gearing
« Reply #24 on: March 18, 2021, 07:28:47 PM »
I was quoted $400 for the Open Gear Case and $800 for the Posi Trak. Where would I find the $150 one? I can bring my own parts if needed.

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Re: Gearing
« Reply #25 on: March 18, 2021, 07:44:42 PM »
Looks like the amc 20 has a case break too.
Dana/spicer? I just checked Amazon and there’s a few options, 3.73 and up 120$-140$
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