I’m not afraid for the work to add a 4500. I like the idea of the reliability. I would probably enjoy driving it as well. I just don’t know if I’ll enjoy wheeling it as much with the 3rd petal.
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'99 4 Door Tahoe SAS Build, Taking it back a few years
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True. That's where the doubler would help.
I dont shift it all that much
I'm a fan of the 4l60 even though I'm on my 5th the low first gear is nice for crawling.
The truck is already set up for it and you won't need to reflash the ecm and then worry about driveability. Beef up the trans and put the extra money in other spots.
The truck is already set up for it and you won't need to reflash the ecm and then worry about driveability. Beef up the trans and put the extra money in other spots.
This going to detail into a manual vs Auto off road debate. I agree with Ben, if it's already Auto, beef it up and run it.
Swapping to a stick in a late model sucks on multiple levels to do right. Not saying it can't be done, but it's adding cost in both money and time to do. Right now it's a simple r&r job with a quality rebuild.
I will say I miss granny gear in mine though. My 700 is nice, but nothing beats the deep gear of a 465 coming down a steep climb.
Swapping to a stick in a late model sucks on multiple levels to do right. Not saying it can't be done, but it's adding cost in both money and time to do. Right now it's a simple r&r job with a quality rebuild.
I will say I miss granny gear in mine though. My 700 is nice, but nothing beats the deep gear of a 465 coming down a steep climb.
You just started the auto vs manual by arguing with yourself
You just started the auto vs manual by arguing with yourself
Yes that's hilarious, just think you could probably where you need to be with a doubler.@4door99 I'm slowly unpacking from BB and finding stuff I lost, curious what else you have found of mine. Been kind of holding off, have you unpacked everything?
So far, just the race radio and a half eaten bag of beef jerky. Lol! What else you missing? I still need to mail the radio back to you. I’ll text you for the address.
@4door99 I'm slowly unpacking from BB and finding stuff I lost, curious what else you have found of mine. Been kind of holding off, have you unpacked everything?
You engrish me wong der
@4door99 I'm slowly unpacking from BB and finding stuff I lost, curious what else you have found of mine. Been kind of holding off, have you unpacked everything?
What?
Haha, can't find my phone charger. Probably in a bag somewhere.
Laughing at arguing with himself. Keeping the 4l60 he probably would be near half the cost of the doubler?
@skunked hit @the_blaze in his thread the other day. Most guys get $2-3k invested once the driveshafts are bought
I sold several transfer cases (6?) to off set my costs. Still have not done a proper front shaft
If thats what you mean
I can tell you @4door99 and @Babaganoosh a couple places i used the Doubler on Golden Spike if it matters
I sold several transfer cases (6?) to off set my costs. Still have not done a proper front shaft
If thats what you mean
I can tell you @4door99 and @Babaganoosh a couple places i used the Doubler on Golden Spike if it matters
I argue with myself all the time. It's the only time I know I'll win one. Lord knows if I argue with the wife I'll most likely loose.You just started the auto vs manual by arguing with yourself
That is why I refuse to put a doubler in my truck. Not needed.
You have never had one, but there are some distinct advantages
Agreed but I won't wheel that truck hard enough to need one.
And thats part of the assessment that needs to be made
Having said that, i did all these trails without one at 60:1 on 35” 37s. It worked. Also worked the frame and springs a lot harder. The Doubler helps keep the suspension calm and the tires on the rock for a smooth ascent
My doubler is awesome. One of my best mods on the truck. Nothing like having to accelerate to go down hill works the brakes ton less.
What's a double and who the heck needs one? 12 years on the stock 700r4 and a 241.
But I baby my truck. I have never beat on it.
But I baby my truck. I have never beat on it.
