cincy85runner

Looking to gear down my transfer Isaw many 4.7:1, looking for 5.0:1. I would do duals but I've heard this is just as good, cheaper, and less work. All comments welcome. thanks

Etype R

Stick with the 4.7 gears, they are proven to hold up better. Others do offer larger reductions, but I have heard the 4.7 set is the strongest.

g_cali

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waskillywabbit

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Anything over 4.7 is overkill/pointless IMO. Twin stick it too.

myyota

I have dual Inchworm cases with 5.7 gears, and its a good set up. I don`t have twin sticks though, i really don`t see a need for them.

Hayes

twin sticks make turning easier because you can disengage the front axle. Advanced Adapters make the 5.0.


I have no idea about the strength of one over the other, but will .3 reduction yield that much?

I will say this: dual cases with stock gearing gives you more options, dual cases with stock in the front and a 4.7 (for the sake of example) gives you the most options, and a single 4.7 gives you the least amount of options.

This gives you an idea:

Single case - 4.7 low gear
dual case with stock gearing - 2.28, or 5.19
dual case with stock and 4.7 gearing - 2.28, 4.7, 10.7

I think dual cases gives you a 2wd low gearing option (but that I don't know for sure).

If you have the time and money, duals with 4.7 in the rear is the way to go.

dropzone

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9.0 on a single case? Please explain.


I am running the typical 2.28 stock front case and 4.7 in the rear case. Clearancing the transfer case for 4.7's took out a lot of material, not sure that I would want to take out much more.

sure 4.7's in a single case are cheaper than dual cases but you will find yourself wanting the stock 2.28 gear set at times when the distance between obstacles warrant a low range, but 4.7 is too low and high range won't cut it. It can get old waiting for the slow pokes

I am twinsticked like wabbit said. The twin stick is great for disengaging the front axle when the front locker is binding. but with dirty 30's I should have to worry about that now
Having 20 forward and 4 reverse make for great gearing choices.
with 3.9 1st* 2.28*4.7*5.29's 220:1 works pretty good.