Well I have the op to get a a mc07 on the cheap and I have a cheap transfer case lined up as well. So my question here is put the time in money into the mc07 and 2 stock cases (21 spline) for my 82 truck or.... Spend the money on other arguably more important parts (lockers, protection, rear disc, elocking 3rd member, you name it).

Just looking for some advice here. Getting duals was something I knew I would do at some point however unless I strengthen up what I already have I don't think I will really be able to utilize them.

Also is the mc07 outdated compared to some of the other kits? Should I wait till I have the cheese for the 4.7 gears?


*Edit* Before I get yelled at I have: 1982 Hilux 22r, 33" muds on 4" lift, 4:10 stock gears.

Thanks,
Jeremy

 

I would probably regear and get a rear locker first. Unless is a killer deal on the dual case adapter. Ive got dual stock 2.28 cases and its low enough with 35s and 5.29s. I dont feel as though id use the 4.7 gears much

 

imo duals without at least a rear locker is kind of a waste. i have the mc07 with the 2.28s in front and 4.7s in rear case. a lockright in the rear diff. dont forget to save some $ for new drivelines. i put in a g54 tranny when i did my duals. had to move my crossmember about a foot back. i used a 1st gen runner rear driveline for my rear and it bolted up perfectly. the front driveline was like 30 inches from flange to flange.
marlin's cust service is freaking amazing. any problems they fix it.
yea regear and put a locker in. that is usually about a grand to regear with a lockright also.

 

Ok so to both you guys I will probably never go past a 35" tire. I like to drive my truck around town a lot also. I have never gone past 4.56 and that was on a jeep. What are 5.29's like on the street or 4.88 for that matter?

I was thinking Elocker mod in the back and a lockrite up front. It will be a pain but I can do everything but the gear setup myself.

Thanks.
Jeremy

 

I love my elocker in the rear. I plan on getting one in the front also.
I have 5.29s with 35s and do alot of street driving. The gearing seems dead on to me

 

Thanks Scottie. I checked out your build pics pretty sweet. You look to be a pretty qualified mechanic. So much to do, so little time, and even less money to do it. I just stare at my rig and as soon as I make up my mind I say well what about X.

I think 5.29's and elocker are the first step though.

Jeremy

*edit. Ohh scottie what bead lock setup is that?