Transfer case gear change?

[Phils]

Originally Posted by hotrodsami

Rocky road outfitters has some kits for less than $600(US) that come with Gears, gaskets, counter bearings, thrust washers, shims, and the counter shaft
and instructons
Suzuki Samurai Gears and transfer case kits

good luck

THANKS!! That looks to shave $100 off the other kits I'd seen.

Phil

[mike29]

I loved my 6.4:1 with 30" tires. It was a little slow on the highway but still reasonable, while at times off-road I still wished for just a little lower.

[Billjohn]

Originally Posted by mike29

I loved my 6.4:1 with 30" tires. It was a little slow on the highway but still reasonable, while at times off-road I still wished for just a little lower.

On 30's? Wow... I have those in my trail rig and the top speed really lacks on 33's! It may be the 5.12's in the diffs though.

[Merlin93]

I chose to send my T-case to TrailTough to get it rebuilt with 4.16:1 gears. The peace-of-mind I get from having it professionally serviced by experts justified the small additional expense and aggravation. It's easy to re-install and the closest thing to turn-key I could find.
When it comes time for tires, you might consider the BFG TA/KO all-terrain. The 215/75R15 size is the largest that fits an unmodified Samurai.

[Phils]

Originally Posted by Merlin93

I chose to send my T-case to TrailTough to get it rebuilt with 4.16:1 gears. The peace-of-mind I get from having it professionally serviced by experts justified the small additional expense and aggravation. It's easy to re-install and the closest thing to turn-key I could find.
When it comes time for tires, you might consider the BFG TA/KO all-terrain. The 215/75R15 size is the largest that fits an unmodified Samurai.

Thanks for the input Merlin!

I'm comfortable rebuilding the case myself and the cost of shipping sure contributes to that decision. Tires are staying the same for now, we just want to increase RPMs while decreasing speed. Let the next owner work with larger tire sizes.

Seems the Rocky Road gear set is the least expensive but they charge a "core" on the stock gears? What would they want them for? Do they deduct if the gears are worn or broken? Without getting credit for the old gears, that set becomes the most expensive.

At this point it more a matter of finding enough extra money.... this was a BAD April 15th. Like any are good!

Phil

[Merlin93]

Most gearsets today are one piece -- no core charge. Before one piece gearsets became common, SJ-410 gears were pressed & welded onto Samurai shafts to get the "rocklobster" 4.16:1 ratio. I recall once reading an article showing the process.

[mike29]

drove it from big sky montana to grand forks north dakota to retrieve a truck from 2 yrs of storage, the stored nissan towed ot back to montana,

[mike29]

yeeaah 3.73 is a little taller