63% reduction gears fitted

[Chubba]

Its taken me a long time to get these gears in but I am glad to say that they are finally in and I have to say, this is without going off road with them yet is that are very very good. The difference between the standard and the 63% is amazing. I am going to try to get some off roading in the next couple of weeks and will say more about them then. Just a few figures until then.

45L petrol Auto --------------------- original gearing ---------------------------------------------------------new 63% reduction

1st gear low range------------------2800 rpm--20 km/h-----------------------------------------------------2800 rpm-- 11 km/h
2nd gear-----------------------------2800 rpm--35 km/h-----------------------------------------------------2800 rpm---20 km/h
3rd gear-----------------------------2000 rpm--35 km/h-----------------------------------------------------2000 rpm---20 km/h

cost , went to a specialist $400 to dismantle
$700 to fit new gears
$400 new bearing kit
pricey but I know it has been done properly.
and of course $1300 for the gears that Andy organised.

[growler2058]

That has been a bloody long time coming. Don't forget to find out if Jakem farm is open next Sunday

[Chubba]

looking into it now

[RubberDuckieGQ]

Sorry silly question but what do those speeds mean? Are those speeds before/after reduction? e.g. for 1st gear low range 20km/hr then 11km/hr - how do I interpret that?

[Chubba]

first set or figures are original gears and second set are with new gears, don't know what else to say mate.

[RubberDuckieGQ]

ah okay cool that's what i thought

sounds like it made a big difference!! I have been considering getting some as well

[Chubba]

I haven't been bush yet but I feel its going to be good!!!

[RubberDuckieGQ]

Definitely! Let us know how you go.

On super steep hills, my low 1st isn't always the best - sometimes end up riding the clutch when going up, or touching the brakes when going down which causes sliding if it's muddy

My mates in newer 4wds go.much slower than me in 1 low

What made you decide to get reduction gears, same kinda thing?

[89gqpatrol4x4]

Been out in mine with the 63% fitted twice now and love them!! So much more control. Still trying to get used to what gear I need to be in for different obstacle's but very good for an all round 4wd.

[Chubba]

Definitely! Let us know how you go.

On super steep hills, my low 1st isn't always the best - sometimes end up riding the clutch when going up, or touching the brakes when going down which causes sliding if it's muddy

My mates in newer 4wds go.much slower than me in 1 low

What made you decide to get reduction gears, same kinda thing?

Yeah mate, having an auto made my 1st low range quite poor with me wanting another gear to drop down to on very steep climbs. I would be struggling in 1st low with my mates cruising up in 2nd low. So big test this weekend. getting excited now.