Super VXer
Matt is advertising matching 5.38 locked third members with an ARB in the front and an Aussie in the rear. I think they are 1000 and 1700 each.
5.38s were made for the 12 bolt. They were originally from the icelandic troopers, and then he got them made somewhere.
Ryan Christiansen
Trooper Skid Plates, OME 912's, Stric9 Sliders, Load Warrior with extension, Apline sub in rear door, Apline front speakers, Alpine head unit, Definity Dakota MT 285/75 R16, Aussie Lockers Front and Rear, 4.77 gears and Warn Manual Hubs.http://picasaweb.google.com/RyanVehiX
Super VXer
Thanks for bringing me up to speed on that, just got back from a look at Indy4X's website...WOW, what a change since the last time I looked!Originally Posted by NJ99VX
I just gotta get out more...
Super VXer
I reworked the numbers for our 4th gear (over drive) and got this:
Stock Tire/Stock Diff = 60mph @ 2117rpm and 70mph @ 2470rpm
33" Tire/Stock Diff = 60mph @ 1899rpm and 70mph @ 2216rpm
35" Tire/5.38 Diff = 60mph @ 2241 and 70mph @ 2614rpm
That doesn't sound right but according to the formulas and numbers it should be, oh well, I think the 5.38s with 35"s would work.
Super VXer
5.38 should be good with 35". However, if you take it off road, 35's and lockers are REALLY pushing it for our front axle and you will "probably" be dealing with a lot of broken axles.
Super VXer
Not only that, but the extra torque the lower gears provide worsens the potential for breakage. BigSwede is running 35" tires and lockers on his Troop though...
Sent from my "two hands on a keyboard"
Super VXer
So does anyone make HD upgraded front axles for the VX?
Super VXer
Not that I've heard of, unless you go SAS...
Some people use superwinch manual hubs as "fuses"...creating an inexpensive & easy to change "weakest link"...in theory anyway.
Last edited by Ldub : 11/06/2008 at 05:47 AM
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