Thread: Changing high range gear in TC - D1

Early lt230 had a 1.003/1 ratio high range but not sure if that can be fitted to the later lt230.
I would be more inclined to change the diff ratio's back to 3.54.

Originally Posted by loanrangie

I would be more inclined to change the diff ratio's back to 3.54.

I think so would I. No need to lose the locker function, just swap C&Ps. Not cheap, but neither is changing ratios in the LT230.

I was going to say, if you change the transfer, then you can have good reduction in low range which is important in a manual. But on the flip side, although the Ashcroft fanboys will have you believe these CW/P are stronger than any diff on the planet, the reality is that the pinion is getting pretty small with that ratio. I tend to agree with 3.54s or more so a ratio that will suit the 32's.

BTW, I do run Ashcroft kit too, it is good kit, but we just need to keep it real.

Originally Posted by Slunnie

I was going to say, if you change the transfer, then you can have good reduction in low range which is important in a manual.

I would consider selling my MaxiDrive reduction drive LT230 if the right offer arrived..

It would come with a MD rear locker, and, speaking of Ashcroft, a suffix L R380 with less than 30k on it. I'd throw in the rest of the D1*.

*Some assembly required, Batteries not included.

OK- I'm getting that forum wisdom might mean I let this D1 go. A lot of the perceived value in it is the new diffs and the lockers ..so to swap them out for standard 3.54's is not that attractive an option..and also pretty expensive although I might be able to sell the 4.37's.

Originally Posted by Tins

I would consider selling my MaxiDrive reduction drive LT230 if the right offer arrived..

It would come with a MD rear locker, and, speaking of Ashcroft, a suffix L R380 with less than 30k on it. I'd throw in the rest of the D1*.

*Some assembly required, Batteries not included.

tell me more.

Originally Posted by edddo

OK- I'm getting that forum wisdom might mean I let this D1 go. A lot of the perceived value in it is the new diffs and the lockers ..so to swap them out for standard 3.54's is not that attractive an option..and also pretty expensive although I might be able to sell the 4.37's.

With 4.37's it is really setup to run 35" tyres. Thats another option.

Originally Posted by Slunnie

With 4.37's it is really setup to run 35" tyres. Thats another option.

Needs engineering, at least in Vic.