Thread: Gearbox options

yes definetly easier to use a gq transfer, but that have crap ratios

Doing it all again, diffs and all, i would probobly go GQ diffs, gearbox and transfer, run dual tranfers and/or reduction gears, they diffs/box/transfer can all be had cheap, probobly less then a grand all up if you shop around. then you can sell of your rover diffs/box/transfer, plenty of demand for them as we all break them hahaha.

fitting wise, they are long, so you will need to mod your crossmember for the back of the seatbox, we made a new one and moved it back a fair way. Not sure how it will work out with the rear output on the GQ transfer. As for the tunnel, its tight... but we will make up a new one out of some checker plate most likely.

I've just bought all the parts - including mainshaft, pinion shaft, seal kit, syncro cones, bearings etc for around $900 incl freight to get here. Ashcroft were blindingly quick.
The rest is just labour. like you I've never done one before, but I've seen the lt85 do sterling service.

Originally Posted by DeeJay

I've just bought all the parts - including mainshaft, pinion shaft, seal kit, syncro cones, bearings etc for around $900 incl freight to get here. Ashcroft were blindingly quick.
The rest is just labour. like you I've never done one before, but I've seen the lt85 do sterling service.

So your ready to get into it...do you have any experience messing with gearboxes?? never opened one up myself. Must say I am a bit scared "preloads, tolerances" all scary terms!!
I would appreciate following your rebuild if you do it yourself.
Currently stuck trying to undo the nut on the back of the handbrake drum...geez it's tight!! what a great start - can't even undo one nut!!