Thread: gearing for 34"?

Originally Posted by twr7cx

Wow 37" is big. 35" is as large as can be engineer approved down here in Tasmania under VSB 14 as it equates to approximately 3" suspension lift and 3" tyre lift and there is a specified maximum of 150mm.

Correct - I doubt it was legal, but he passes each year (probably fits 35s) and is street driven.

Personally - it's ****! And totally unnecessary.

Originally Posted by Tombie

Correct - I doubt it was legal, but he passes each year (probably fits 35s) and is street driven.

Personally - it's ****! And totally unnecessary.

I guess that depends on what you intent to drive.? if you see it like this every 4wd is unnecessary unless you use it for work

If you need 37's on a D2, you're either a bit of a ****** , or can't drive to save yourself

I believe that altering your gearing will not fix the issue, that is just how bias ply tyres behave (like floppy balloons), run it on radials and it should be fine... especially with a slushbox.

Of course, if you are lowering your gearing for off road purposes, then fair enough, but remember, the higher the ratio, the smaller the pinion, the weaker the gearset. I'd stick with 4.11's, even if you go to a Defender High range gearset, and underdrive/reduction gears to lower it all. 4.10:1 is nice...

Cheers
Will

Originally Posted by Steve223

I guess that depends on what you intent to drive.? if you see it like this every 4wd is unnecessary unless you use it for work

No, it's like saying "I stood on top of Mt Everest" - and bring put there by a helicopter..

I could fit tracks to my vehicle and run rings around 37's but where's the fun in that?

Originally Posted by Tombie

No, it's like saying "I stood on top of Mt Everest" - and bring put there by a helicopter..

I could fit tracks to my vehicle and run rings around 37's but where's the fun in that?

see people are different and like various things, would be pretty boring otherwise. The tracks my mates drive in their comp trucks are not tracks you drive in your D2 on 35" and for me driving this trucks is great fun. Once I have the space for a trailer I will own a comp truck but that will be on 40+" so in the meantime I may or may not take the D2 as far as I can take it.

If you think I can't drive no problem that's fine with me maybe you can teach me some things in the driving department always happy to learn

anyway thanks for any constructive opinions displayed by anyone

Originally Posted by twr7cx

Wow 37" is big. 35" is as large as can be engineer approved down here in Tasmania under VSB 14 as it equates to approximately 3" suspension lift and 3" tyre lift and there is a specified maximum of 150mm.

could be engineered in NSW but would require some serious work. A vehicle always assumes the characteristics of the axels so if you find suitable axels which came with 37 or higher and you can pass a lane change test it can be engineered here. The other option is if you have 35" engineered you may argue that you can change this by the % stipulated VSB 14

Mixing two posts onto me Steve?

I said the vehicles look **** with huge rubber...

You're correct about people liking different things... I like shooting things (I'm pretty good) - but there's a limit to where, when and what. *its rules we abide by*

Are your comp truck driving mates driving these vehicles on public tracks? Sounds like it from your posts...

As far as engineering your vehicle into the best it can legally be, or a dedicated private track competition vehicle - go for it!

I'm just not a fan of comp machines on public tracks because the inevitable wear reduces the ability of others to use these same areas.

Once a track is worn to the point only bigger and "tougher" vehicles can drive it the enjoyment is taken away from all and only available for some. Often these tracks then get closed off completely.

It's a tough balancing act!