After doing some reading on here I am going to avoid a sf gov-lock and look for one with an open carrier. I definitely want the wider axle. I can't imagine the 3.08 gear ratio to be common if it exists.
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M1009 Standard Shift Build(The Greatest Adventure)
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After doing some reading on here I am going to avoid a sf gov-lock and look for one with an open carrier. I definitely want the wider axle. I can't imagine the 3.08 gear ratio to be common if it exists.
The thing is that the 14bsf was for higher gvrw trucks so I would think most if not all came with 3.73, 4.10, or 4.56 but that's just speculation. I can't say for sure.
Mounted but not wired yet. Went on pretty easy. I need to make some brackets when I get home to set the light back out of harms way.
Keep up the good work rich... Turn on yellawolf and get her done..lol
I wanna see it light up the night!
I'm gonna get the 30" when I build my front bumper.
I'm gonna get the 30" when I build my front bumper.
M1009 Standard Shift Build(drove my slow a$$ truck to colorado)
Lumos Maxima!
I just did a quick job getting the wiring in. I'll work it out better at home. The harness made it super easy. Would be nicer if it was heat shrunk like the pigtail out of the light.
Lumos Maxima!
I just did a quick job getting the wiring in. I'll work it out better at home. The harness made it super easy. Would be nicer if it was heat shrunk like the pigtail out of the light.
Nice!!
Wow!!
I can only imagine how nice it will illuminate your offroad travels at night!
Wow!!
I can only imagine how nice it will illuminate your offroad travels at night!
Wouldn't 3.73's be a good upgrade? Or does that diesel do alright with the 3.08's?
Martin
Martin
It runs flat highway really well with the 3.08s. I can get in 4th no problem around town at 30mph. It only really lags power going uphill. The main problem with that is the space between 3rd and 4th requires about an 1100 rpm difference in the engine and with the rev range being limited I have to wait for my truck to slow down when going uphill to about 35mph before I can make the shift and be in a good rev range again.
I was gonna say, 3.42s might give you that extra for going u hill, but still run good rpms
Could be. Sent an email, but now I'm headed out to wheel until it gets dark and test my lights!
That seems like it would be better.
Martin
Martin
Hell, stop by on your way back through Nebraska, and I'll give you a ten bolt front axle with 3.42's in it for a matching pair.
Martin
Martin
That's a very attractive offer.
I think I may have a matching set of 3.08's or 3.42's 30 spline that is defiantly open you could have for free. I won't have the time to pull the cover for awhile but I can give you directions to my old mans place and you can snag them.
Talk about a winner right there!
All ya gotta do is grab a 3.42 front from Jeck and you'll be shredding the dunes like a pro in no time!
Explored a bunch tonight. The first trail I went up was called shelf road and it had lots of little turnoffs to scenic views. The second was phantom canyon road. This was an old railroad bed.
