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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Suzuki 4x4 Forum => Topic started by: mudslinger987 on January 30, 2009, 01:38:12 PM

Title: Newbie looking for opinions
Post by: mudslinger987 on January 30, 2009, 01:38:12 PM
I have a 88 sammi with 33s. I am looking at buying a 6.5:1 t-case and 4.57 RP gears just looking for some input on the combo. Do i need to gear both T-case and RP.
Title: Re: Newbie looking for opinions
Post by: 96Kicker on January 30, 2009, 01:48:48 PM
I had the 6.5.1 t case gears in my 87 sami with 33's and stock 3:73 axle gearing and it did just as good as stock on the road. A buddy of mine has the same set up except with yota axles which are 4:10's and his does a little better on the freeway.

6.5.1's with the 33's is all you need in my opinion
Title: Re: Newbie looking for opinions
Post by: Drone637 on January 30, 2009, 02:58:12 PM
You should be fine.  My cousin is running the 8:1, which has the same high range gear set as the 6.5:1 kits, with 33" Swampers.  The tires are a little heavy, so he doesn't run freeway speeds very well but plenty of power for normal driving.  A lighter set of tires, such as Pro Comp or BFG's, are probably a better choice if you plan on spending a decent amount of time on the street. 
Title: Re: Newbie looking for opinions
Post by: Amilla on January 30, 2009, 05:16:05 PM
6.5:1's are in theory, supposed to set a stock zuk (3.73R&p) with 33" tires back to stock...

A 33" tire does have quite a bit more rotational mass than the sock 205's, so you will be wee bit slower.

You should be fine with just T-case gearing, but lot's of people do gear the axles down also.  It all depends on how much money your willing to spend.

Amilla
Title: Re: Newbie looking for opinions
Post by: Drone637 on January 30, 2009, 05:30:21 PM
Oh yea, don't forget to upgrade your t-case bushings.  And if you run the stock t-case mount put some extra bracing on the long mount, and use lock tight on all your mounting bolts.  Otherwise you will twist things up then brake your t-case in two.  :D
Title: Re: Newbie looking for opinions
Post by: bashzuk on January 30, 2009, 10:31:45 PM
or just buy the dang mighty kong.
oh and right now you can get an entire  rebuilt t-case from trail tough for $720
heck of a deal, wish I had more money

www.trailtough.com
6.4:1 Rebuilt Transfer Case           Price $969.00 Sale $719

Refundbale core charge $350.00


COMPLETE REBUILT TRANSFER CASE ON SALE NOW FOR $719.00 (A $250.00 savings !!!)PLUS REFUNDABLE CORE CHARGE $350.00 (must be in rebuildable condition)
Title: Re: Newbie looking for opinions
Post by: mudslinger987 on January 31, 2009, 02:22:58 AM
How long do you guys think the stock driveline will last with 33's. I dont drive it on the roads and all i do is play in the mud
Title: Re: Newbie looking for opinions
Post by: Drone637 on January 31, 2009, 09:20:20 AM
How long do you guys think the stock driveline will last with 33's. I dont drive it on the roads and all i do is play in the mud

It depends on the U-Joints.  If you go with the Napa brand cheapies you will probably have it go out on a regular basis.  If you use the stock OEM replacements or the Mitsubishi replacements (no idea what ones, but Trail Tough sells them) they won't have any problems holding up.