Re: Eagle with Lo need Gears?

[adh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Sandwich Maker)]

" From: Jesse <j2sax@xxxxxxxxx>
" 
" So, I have been thinking again about my Eagle
" Projects.  My Kammster is going to be the real
" offroader with custom (ie, heavier Sq tube) bumpers,
" brush guard, some panel protection, 258 (with a
" stroked 4.0 later), T5 trans, 209 TC (2 spd), 3.54
" gears, sligth lift and larger tires.  Should be pretty
" fun...
" 
" The SX4 I am building for my son will be a 258 4 spd
" with 2 spd 219 TC but basically stock... for now
" anyway!  Do you think with the low range capabilities
" of the 219 (or maybe 229) that I should leave the
" stock gearing alone... I believe they are 2.73's?  
" 
" I was going to swipe the 3.54 gears from a 4 cyl SX4,
" but now that I think about it, since the tires are
" going to be essentially stock, I bet the low speed
" capability of the 219 should be sufficient for trail
" running, mild hillclimbing and the few snows we might
" have out here.  Opinions?  

i think stock gears would be fine.  i suspect the low range would be
nearly useless otherwise.
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