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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Suzuki 4x4 Forum => Topic started by: gattaca37 on August 03, 2008, 06:19:01 PM
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I HAVE A 88 SAMMY STOCK GEARING IN DIFFS AND TRANSFER ON 33-12.5 15 TSL. I DRIVE ON ROAD AND HIGH WAY AS WELL AS OFF ROAD. THE THING IS WHEN I GO TO SILVER LAKE SAND DUNES I REALLY CAN NEVER LEAVE 1ST GEAR ( I CAN'T KEEP THE RPMS UP). I COULD GO 4.57 (STOCK IS 3.73) IN THE DIFFS, 4:1 TRANSFER CASE GEARS OR 6:5:1, OR A MEGA CRAWLER 6:1. FIRST, I HAVE NO CLUE WHAT THE 4:1, 6:1 TRANSFER MEANS OR THE 6:5:1, CAN SOMEONE HELP ME WITH THAT (THE T-CASE GEARING)? ALSO WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO GO IF STILL GOING TO BE ON ROAD AND OFF ROAD, CURRENTLY ON ROAD i HIT 55-57 MPH TOPS. I LIKE TO KEEP IT AROUND 55MPH AND STILL HAVE MY POWER AVAILABLE OFF ROAD. I HAVE PLENTLY OF POWER IN 1ST BUT NOT MUCH AFTER THAT GEAR. IT HAS STOCK MOTOR 1.3L AND STOCK CARB. I DON'T HAVE A LOT OF $ TO SPEND ON THIS AS WELL. I DO HAVE A SPARE TRANSFER CASE, SO I COULD REBUILD AND STILL USE SAMMY UNTIL READY TO CHANGE T-CASES, BUT I NEED YOUR ADVICE WHAT HAVE YOU DONE, OR WHAT WOULD YOU DO IN THIS SITUATION? THANKS JOHN ??? ???
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I would send that extra t-case off and let the guys a Lowrange off road put the gearset in for you. I would go with the 6.5:1 gears. That is the set they recommend for your tires, but I am sure any of the gearsets would help.
http://lowrangeoffroad.com/samtcase.htm
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I SHOULD BE ABLE TO PUT THE GEARS IN MYSELF, RIGHT?
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Yes, you can put them in yourself. It's not that hard to do if you take your time. :)
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Very easy to put in, also defiantly worth it to rebuild while your in the case.
Look into getting an updated front out put shaft, for you case also.
Amilla