I'm now curious about strength, size, and weight. At 72.6 pounds ("Complete case with 4:1 gears, 32 spline shafts") this looks like a compact, lightweight, and strong solution to an existing problem. Personally, given the price of a used Rubicon case, I'd have zero problems paying $3500.Yes never said they were CHEAP....
But the box with 4:1 LoMax gears and 32 spline front output shaft is $3500 which makes it about $250 more than and Atlas. I wonder which is stronger?
Wahh??? 10" shorter?!?! That would help out biggly with drive line angles. I mean, my JB SS SYE arrives today and I have every intention of installing it, but as a long term project, it's worth looking into for me. A longer shaft would allow for more lift down the road and the 4:1 ratio would be yuge for me.
I'm now curious about strength, size, and weight. At 72.6 pounds ("Complete case with 4:1 gears, 32 spline shafts") this looks like a compact, lightweight, and strong solution to an existing problem. Personally, given the price of a used Rubicon case, I'd have zero problems paying $3500.
Exactly what I was thinking. With the 4:1 ratio and the RubiCrawler you then end up with 4 speeds in 4wd, i.e. 1:1, 2.72:1, 4:1, and 10.88:1. The 10.88:1 was basically useless, but the ability to easily switch back and fourth between 2.72:1 and 4:1 is the single biggest reason I like running a multi-speed box configuration.Novak has a shorter rear shaft kit for it also. Just something else to look at.
Yes it is another option to be looked at. And with the aluminum case it cuts down on the weight.
And then with your Rubi-Crawler you have dual cases too.
Lol. At 7-1 I can barely accelerate.Oh please please somebody put a 231/300 double on the back of a rubicrawler for something stupid like 44:1
All that will go away with a $45 hand throttle. Definitely worth it.I've realized that my main issues with wheeling a manual are start/stop situations on a steep descent.
Definitely worth testing the theory! This may be my next project.All that will go away with a $45 hand throttle. Definitely worth it.
Lol. At 7-1 I can barely accelerate.
Exactly what I was thinking. With the 4:1 ratio and the RubiCrawler you then end up with 4 speeds in 4wd, i.e. 1:1, 2.72:1, 4:1, and 10.88:1. The 10.88:1 was basically useless, but the ability to easily switch back and fourth between 2.72:1 and 4:1 is the single biggest reason I like running a multi-speed box configuration.
otherwise one is skidding slow and the other fast.
The front tires always win, that's the trick. The rear tires don't win or get traction, they just tag along for the ride. Having them spin the correct speed is what helps.The winner keeps the traction
The front tires always win, that's the trick. The rear tires don't win or get traction, they just tag along for the ride. Having them spin the correct speed is what helps.
AtlasIf I could go down in FWD and let the rear just roll, then yeah, that would probably be the best.
But why FWD? The rears can’t do anything much different than the front when in 4wd.