Will be running 14/60 combo w/ 4.56 and 39.5 tsl's. What would be the best option? I already have the 205, so cost wise and everything included, what would be the best option?


Already did a search with minimal info found.

brawler,

I would go the doubler route simply cause its strong, relatively inexspensive and it gives you more of gear options. Also if you find that your overall gearing still is not low enough you could replace the gears in the 203 with Wagoneer Machines 3.XX gear set for $1450. That would get the low range down in the 6+ range with a 2:1 and 3:1 option, gotta love it if it will fit.

Well, with the cost of the doubler and the addidtional optional gearsets it would set me back more than the cost of an atlas.

That really depends on your wheelbase. I would consider
maximizing your driveshaft lengths, so the doubler is out &
hello 4.3 Atlas. What's your target overall gearing? Doublers
will generally put you deeper than the Atlas, but then the
driveshaft angle dilemma comes into play as you may need to
reverse your rear springs & move your axle back for adequate
amounts of axle droopage :)

if you have the wheelbase (you probably do with a scoutII) i'd do the doubler. you are at almost 4to1 with it and as stated you have more gearing options. they are longer and heavier but better in my opinion....and i run an atlas.

I dunno if all those "gearing options" are gonna be an advantage to ya. I mean, c'mon dude. You have a hard enough time trying to find nuetral without running people down :flipoff2:

Originally posted by Ramstein
I dunno if all those "gearing options" are gonna be an advantage to ya. I mean, c'mon dude. You have a hard enough time trying to find nuetral without running people down :flipoff2:


Hey, i resemble that remark!

I only hit 6000 on the tach. :flipoff2:
And said you weren't gonna tell anyone that i don't know how to wheel.

KLUNE-V, if you are going to spend all that money on doublers and crap like that, go with the DAVID, it is only 6" long and it is 4to1

Originally posted by Brawler



Hey, i resemble that remark!

I only hit 6000 on the tach. :flipoff2:
And said you weren't gonna tell anyone that i don't know how to wheel.

I never said you dont know how to wheel. You just dont know how to stop wheelin' :flipoff2:

I say go with the doubler. If you already have a 205 from a turbo 400 than you are set. All you need is the 203=$200 and the doubler kit that is around $750-$800. It is a strong reliable unit that is your cheapest choice. The new gen 2 doubler is only 3 or so inches longer than a 203 by itself so it really is not that big of a unit. If you have the money to spare just get the atlas.

Klune-V
Shorterb that the others, retains stock lowrange
Gives a total of 3 low ranges
Longest driveline possible
never had a breakage yet
And i sell them for $1650:D

On the flip side if ya have the free cases and such the doulbler is Cheaper.

My 205 is mated to a th350. So it looks like i can get he doubler set-up for around $1000. Sounds good to me. I have a scout II so i should have plenty of room.

I was in the same situation, with my runner. Decided on Atlas 3.8. Only because its not as heavy as a doubler, and not as long. Plus the only case I had to start with was a NP203. Mine will be behind 350/th350, 60/14 and 44"TSL's;) .

I'd say the doubler if drivetrain length isn't an issue. I don't want to start the Klune vs. everything else thread again but I'm just not into the cable shifter. I like solid levers damnit! :D

BRAWLER ... I have a '76 FSJ and will be running 360/TH400/Doubler with the same 60/14 combo and 4:56s on 37s to start. Lemme knwo when you're through with my 39s k?!?;)

With your Scout, I'd say go with the DOUBLER. Once I have had a chance to play with it as is, I might go with some of Wagoner's gearsets and see how they pan out. I will run nothing less than Jess' High Angle Drivelines for fitment and durability.

Best of Luck!! :beer:

Originally posted by tigger4x
BRAWLER ... I have a '76 FSJ and will be running 360/TH400/Doubler with the same 60/14 combo and 4:56s on 37s to start. Lemme knwo when you're through with my 39s k?!?;)

With your Scout, I'd say go with the DOUBLER. Once I have had a chance to play with it as is, I might go with some of Wagoner's gearsets and see how they pan out. I will run nothing less than Jess' High Angle Drivelines for fitment and durability.

Best of Luck!! :beer:


So what would be my ratio if i were to have a doubler, and 4.10 gears? Would i be low enough in low to run 39.5's and still be able to haul ass in high?

Originally posted by Peabody
I'd say the doubler if drivetrain length isn't an issue. I don't want to start the Klune vs. everything else thread again but I'm just not into the cable shifter. I like solid levers damnit! :D
You can get a Klune with a solid shifter.:)

I read a couple guys post that you get more gearing options with a doubler. This is true compaired to a atlas but a Klune gives you more gear options than both others. I have a Klune and would not replace it for any other gear combo.:)

Originally posted by Brawler
So what would be my ratio if i were to have a doubler, and 4.10 gears? Would i be low enough in low to run 39.5's and still be able to haul ass in high? I haven't done the math BUT I would a$$oom you'd be right. You might even end up a little low on the RPMs. I dunno. :beer: Post up if you get the numbers for your rig. IF you have the time would ya post up what I'd be set at? THANKS! :D