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gear ratios
« on: January 17, 2010, 09:30:04 »
is it possible to lower the ratios of individual gears in an lt77 box? i know that there are different high ratios available in the lt230 but that is for all gears. reason being is two fold, first having a lower first high would be easier when setting off with the big trailer than having to swap between low second and high first in one change; second a lower low first would offer more control on rocky lanes.

so can it be done and if so by how much could it be reduced? cheers in advance.
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Re: gear ratios
« Reply #1 on: January 17, 2010, 09:55:08 »
Can't speak for landrovers, but terra low gear sets can be had for most 4x4's. The provide a lower 'low' ratio. A quick google should give an indication on their availability and the price (not 'that' much for other 4x4s)

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Re: gear ratios
« Reply #2 on: January 17, 2010, 10:15:55 »
generally the gears are well placed for most jobs butin some cases a crawler first in high range could be more use than a full set below low. will look into the terras cheers.
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Re: gear ratios
« Reply #3 on: January 18, 2010, 00:56:39 »
The TDi already has a lower 1st gear than the V8, I looked into fitting one on Blue for the same reason but I think the box would get trashed by the extra torque.

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