dark_fairytales

I think any color grey would work.

Buck87

Out with the old.
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In with the new. 4.88 ARB rear set up by Marlin Crawler

Buck87

Used front locker. Aussie 4.88

Philbert

iTrader: (2)

Nice! Imagine your tires are close to mine in size, 32"?

How is the rpm on the freeway with these gears? What are you at RPM wise, at 60, 65, 70, 75? I will likely stay at 32 or 33 and want to re gear at some point.

Thanks!

kornhuskerwizard

what kind of front locker you runnin? nice ride!! no rust!!

Philbert

iTrader: (2)

He says Aussie locker above in this thread.

Buck87

They are Nitto 285/75r16 which according to the manufacturer are: 32.68" diameter and 11.34 wide.

According to Tirerack.com BFG All Terrain are: 32.8" diameter and 11.4" wide.

At 50mph, according to my speedometer, on the freeway, my GPS has me at 48.5mph. That is about 3% error.

Buck87

Yea, I just edited that in a minute ago.

Philbert

iTrader: (2)

Thanks for the speedo/gear info - the more I look into it, the more it seems like 4.88 is the best match for 32/33" tires.

Can you address the RPM differences you see at those highway speeds? Imagine you're revving higher in 5th gear at those speeds than with stock 4.10 gearing and larger tires, correct? I think I peg out around 3,000 now with 4.10s and my tires, at 65/70 MPH. Curious to know your fuel economy numbers/changes after the regear.

Buck87

You are correct. I am reving about 3% higher than stock at any given speed.
3,000 rpm x 1.03 = 3,090 rpm or a 90 rpm difference
When I get a chance I will take her out onto the freeway and see how fast I am going at 3000rpm

I can cruse at 70 - 80 mph. I am now getting about 16.5 mpg mixed driving which is about a 1-2 mpg loss compared to 31" tires with 4.10 gears. I believe that the fuel economy loss is due to the size + weight of the wheels more than anything. Smaller tires and higher gearing (stock) should not have much affect until you are in 5th gear. Larger tires and higher gears (31" tires with 4.10 gears) have the most negative affect in first gears, but should actually give you a little better highway mpg than with smaller tires. Larger tires and lower gearing (33" tires 4.88 gears) bring the ratio closer to stock except for the wheel weight.

Philbert

iTrader: (2)

Thanks Matt for the explanation!

I'm getting around 17 MPG with 32s, a 4" lift and stock gears (though with a header....).

Would love to one day get 20 MPG

/back to your thread, sorry!

Buck87

50 mph on my spedo is about 2,300 rpm
70 mph on my spedo is about 3,100 rpm

Buck87

Here is my friend Tony helping me modify the pinch welds trailside yesterday. Sleight rub with a 1" body lift solved.


Me finishing the modification.

Problem solved.

Buck87

ROADY
Hitting the road for a month. First Maui then ??? So Cal., Arizona, Utau, Nevada.
Check out my packing list. What should I add or delete?

Truck Gear
 Tool bag
 Hand tools
 Hatchet
 Duct tape
 Tie wire
 Zip ties
 Rags
 Tarp
 Air bag
 CO2, reg. and hoses
 Pressure gauge
 Air chuck
 Recovery bag
 Chain
 Shackles
 Straps
 Coveralls
 Hooks
 CO2 bottle
 Handy wipes
 Paper towels
 Windex
 Shovel
 Bungees
 Work gloves
 Leatherman

Camp Gear
 Tent
 Sleeping bags and stuff sacks
 Tarps
 Sleeping pads
 Mattress repair kit
 Blankets
 Flash lights
 Large trash bags
 Matches
 Propane torch
 Lighter
 Ropes
 Vinyl table cloth
 Chairs
 Sleeping bags
 Door mats

Cooking Equipment
 Dutch Oven (snicker snicker)
 Camping grill
 Large & small ziplock bag (10 each)
 Stove & fuel (1# can = 2 days)
 11 lb propane bottle
 Salt, pepper, lemon pepper, seasonings
 Pots, pans, 2 cups, forks, spoons, knives,
 Bowls with lids
 Pot scrubber
 Cooking oil
 Water bottles
 Coffee cups
 Coffee pot
 Ice chests (1 large, 1 small)

Food


First Aid Kit
 Rollaids
 Antibiotics
 Benadryl
 Cortazone creme
 Bandages & tape
 Gauze
 Aspirin
 Neosporin
 Tweezers
 Needle & thread
 Safety pins

Fishing Gear
 Rod & reel
 Bait & tackle
License

Clothes
 Bandanna
 Coat/windbreaker
 Rain gear (poncho)
 Swimsuits
 T-shirt
 Shorts
 Underwear
 Socks
 Tennis shoes
 Boots
 Thongs
 Pants
 Gloves

Personal Items - Lauren
 Pillow
 Towels
 Head lamp
 I.D., passport
 Hairbrush
 Tooth brush
 Tooth paste
 Razor
 T.P.
 Small back pack
 Sun block
 Sun glasses
 Hat
 Soap
 Shampoo
 Deodorant
 Towel
 Chap stick
 Contact case
 Small cleaner & wetting solution
 Extra contacts
 Q-tips
 Reading material

Personal Items - Matt
 Pillow
 Towels
 Head lamp
 I.D., passport
 Comb
 Tooth brush &tooth paste
 Razor
 T.P.
 Sun block
 Sun glasses
 Hat
 Soap
 Shampoo
 Deodorant
 Towel
 Chapstick
 Spare glasses
 Small back pack
 Reading material
 Tablet
 Hard drive
 357, 22, 12gauge
 Skeet and launcher

Extras / miscellaneous
 Batteries
 12 volt chargers
 Stuff sacks
 CDs and music sticks

Dog Items
 Bedding
 Toys
 Treats
 Food
 Leash
 Water bowl, food bowl (nesting)

brpaul

Great looking rig!

StewsRunner

iTrader: (1)

Did you do your road trip yet? How do you like the Aussie up front? I have heard different sides of the story that, when in 2WD, you can still feel the locker and it affects DD, even with the hubs unlocked. . What's your opinion on that?

Buck87

Hey Steven,
With the hubs unlocked I cant tell that it is there. I love the set up because the front lockers only affect steering when the hubs are locked. I would like anyone who says that they can feel it with the hubs unlocked in 2wd to explain to me how they can feel it when the wheels are spinning independently on the front barrings and the front driveline is not engaged. I think that with ADD that the front driveline is engaged but I don't have ADD. Am I missing something?
I went on the trip and will post a few Pict's soon.

Buck87

A day at the Office
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Buck87

Road trip started in Hawaii
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Buck87

On to Arizona:
Petroglyphs near Quartzsite
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A Box Canyon near Quartsite
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An old adobe near Nogales
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Ancient ruins near Sedona
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Occupant unknown
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