Topic: Sure is quiet in this bar

[BigMike]

Someone write some battle plans on their napkin..

..pass it my way...

[CruzrDave]

Here's the plan: need more money to finsh the plan

[cruzila]

How is this for a cocktail napkin?  

[BigMike [OP]]

Good to see ya Cruzila!

[Brandon]

what is that?

[CruzrDave]

looks like an SM420 to Mini truck case to Landcruiser case setup. NICE Can we get a over all length???

[Brandon]

why go back to a cruiser case? Educate me

also, why are you guys making the gears 2.28 since they are custom anyway why not make them lower, say 4.0?

[CruzrDave]

Don't know about the 2.28 gears. But I couldn't aford an atlas and 60's and I don't think I need them plus I want duel cases. I've never broke an cruiser drivetrain parts. Plus the rear out put flange on a cruiser case is like 5" lower then a mini truck(from main shaft center). That makes for a better rear d-line angle with such a long setup. Its not for everyone but its for me.I've been after this setup for a long time (700R4 tranny). The FJ40 case does suck but I like the FJ60 split case. That combo would be excellent.  

[Brandon]

I have an 80" wheelbase so lower output is a major plus, so is short..

I run a spicer18 now and its advantage is the low output, I don't know anything about cruiser stuff so thanks for the input. I have heard their cases are weak but that is all I have heard really. What ratio are they?

[Brandon]

oh yea, I want a centered rear - that is why I was goin to a truck tcase in the first place  

[BigMike [OP]]

why go back to a cruiser case? Educate me

Off-center rear output matches off-center rear differential.

also, why are you guys making the gears 2.28 since they are custom anyway why not make them lower, say 4.0?

I believe we will be offering 4.70:1 first, and then 2.28:1 later. Why 2.28:1? Because believe it or not, some people think the other option is to low  


Dave, Just a hair over 6.5". Looks like 6" and 11/16th inch long  ;D

BTW, this is a really old picture. I have better pics, it's just that were still waiting for a custom input to get into our hands  :b_s:

Regards,
BigMike

[BigMike [OP]]

why go back to a cruiser case? Educate me

Off-center rear output matches off-center rear differential.

also, why are you guys making the gears 2.28 since they are custom anyway why not make them lower, say 4.0?

I believe we will be offering 4.70:1 first, and then 2.28:1 later. Why 2.28:1? Because believe it or not, some people think the other option is to low  


Dave, Just a hair over 6.5". Looks like 6" and 11/16th inch long  ;D

BTW, this is a really old picture. I have better pics, it's just that were still waiting for a custom input to get into our hands  :b_s:

Regards,
BigMike

[Brandon]

what will the cost be, I won't have a donor tcase either - I believe your core is $150?

4.7 might be kinda low but 4.0 would be good

I don't have the length to go dual so what I get is what I get. With an SM420 you have a super granny low allready so I don't want to be much lower myself, maybe just lower the diff gears and stick with 2.28 - you are talkin me into 2.28

[BigMike [OP]]

you are talkin me into 2.28

Just don't let me talk you off a short plank since were not ready to go 100% full throttle on the cruiser adapters yet, I don't know all that there is to know.

Your best off to call up and speak to Dan on this one.

Regards,
BigMike

[cruzila]

I'll chime in here. The 2.28 is first. 4.7 to follow. T-case strength? I've ran a 66 case and now a 72 with no additional support. Of course I do not drive like some of these new rock racers do. I've been running for 2 years and it has not broke yet. 1200 mi. to BHCC etc.