Re: Eagle with Lo need Gears?

[Ken Ames <ameskg@xxxxxxxxx>]

Low range is what - 2:1? That would make the 2.73s more like 5.46s.

My 'new' 85 Eagle wagon has the T5 5speed. 5th is a .76 overdrive making my
2.73s like 2.07:1. I wonder why the factory didn't move up to 3.08 diffs. That
would still be 2.34 in overdrive. I have an 80 sedan with 3.08s and I'm thinking
about a swap. 

Ken Ames

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Quoting Sandwich Maker <adh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>:

> " 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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