20 Oct 09, 10:28 am
Hrm, that t-Rex sits pretty low for being on rockwells...but another issue I'd have is gear ratio options, which the rockwells really don't have. Factory 6.72 or 4.90:1. I'm wondering if 6.72 would be too low for let's say a powerstroke 7.3 turning 46" baja claws. I was thinking instead some 5:13 14 bolts.
A homemade chain-drive case would work if I had the fab skills. I'd think it would be easier for me to figure a way to brace an existing case to an axle than make one completely from scratch. I guess with enough time and writing down measurements, I'd be able to get the chain cogs and the case made at a machine shop...but that's $$$.
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Just saving this here for future reference and inspiration.
Would it be cheaper to exclude the center gear here and run a chain, if I were to create it from scratch?
A homemade chain-drive case would work if I had the fab skills. I'd think it would be easier for me to figure a way to brace an existing case to an axle than make one completely from scratch. I guess with enough time and writing down measurements, I'd be able to get the chain cogs and the case made at a machine shop...but that's $$$.
Just saving this here for future reference and inspiration.
Would it be cheaper to exclude the center gear here and run a chain, if I were to create it from scratch?
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