I have a TPI 383 with a 700r4 trannie. I have a 231 with a JB short shaft, and 2lo conversions. I am seriouly considering going with rockwells and 48" tires with 20" rims. If I do this, shoud I keep the 231, or get a beefier tcase? Thanks.

MORE BEEF

Definitely more beef. There is no sense in upgrading to rockwells if you are not going to be able to use them to their potential. Trust me, you will be a lot harder on your stuff with that extra boost of confidence, knowing your axles aren't going to break, and I would say that that case will be the victim of that extra confidence.

Throw a 205 in there and call it a day.

Originally posted by tradin1
shoud I keep the 231, or get a beefier tcase? Thanks.

are you for reall?!?!?

keep a wimp like the 231 with rockwells AND 48" tires???:eek:

get ouuuuuuuuuuuuut of here man, you must be pulling
our leg here, right?;)

Gotta go 205!!!! , Why would you want to keep the 231 when you are running that kinda beef? the extra reduction just aint worth the weakness.

I fugured keep it till it broke. Don't think I'll ever get the $$$ I've spent on it, Short Shaft, 2lo, AA 700r4 kit...

So what tcase do you guys recomend going with, and what side will it drop. Preferably somthing that will bolt up to a 700r4.

Thanks

Originally posted by tradin1
So what tcase do you guys recomend going with, and what side will it drop. Preferably somthing that will bolt up to a 700r4.

Thanks

if you are poor - 2 0 5

but if you are rich - a t l a s

Talk to Offroad Design or Wagoneer Machine. They could get you set up with a 203/205 combo that would get you about 4:1 out of the cases. If you talk to Wagoneer, they can setup a 203/203/205 combo to get you 8:1 out of the cases. Of course this all depends on your wheel base because these add length to your drive train quickly. The 203 can be bolted to your 700, you just have to have a new output shaft installed in the tranny, parts were about $200 and labor was about $225 when I had it done. This would give you a passenger side output. Good luck

Is this a joke??

As frog said, Poor = 205, rich = Atlas2

l8tr!

205 it is, thanks.

Originally posted by freds40
Talk to Offroad Design or Wagoneer Machine. They could get you set up with a 203/205 combo that would get you about 4:1 out of the cases. If you talk to Wagoneer, they can setup a 203/203/205 combo to get you 8:1 out of the cases. Of course this all depends on your wheel base because these add length to your drive train quickly. The 203 can be bolted to your 700, you just have to have a new output shaft installed in the tranny, parts were about $200 and labor was about $225 when I had it done. This would give you a passenger side output. Good luck

8:1 reduction, yeah, thats real fawking usefull with rockwells. I suppose that was your Ranger that was posted on here a couple days ago? :flipoff2:

Ditch the 231 for a Sammi t-case w/5.89s, and be done with it. :eek:

Pete

i just kept my stock t case in my cruiser because i am such a tight ass. and if it ain't broke why fix it. but a 205 would be a pretty good idea to make the rig that much better. mike

Originally posted by Klasick68
Gotta go 205!!!! Yep

What about a Dana 300?

Originally posted by magoo117
What about a Dana 300? With rockwells?

Yeah,that's my current game plan.I can't afford an Atlas and I can't fit a 205.

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=92035

:D

Originally posted by magoo117
What about a Dana 300?


umm...........only if you like breaking tailshafts and gears. even with the tailshaft conversion the gears inside are still weak compared to a 205.....if it was me the 205 would be my choice.:D

Originally posted by magoo117
Yeah,that's my current game plan.I can't afford an Atlas and I can't fit a 205.

why do'nt you go for a special deal and by 3 Dana 300:-

a) it will be cheaper

b) you're gonna use all of them anyhow....:D :D :D

Originally posted by magoo117
Yeah,that's my current game plan.I can't afford an Atlas and I can't fit a 205.

Sell ur ass for the Atlas or make the 205 fit, surprized ur still runnin a 231 with that 383 :blender:

Im using a D300 with my Rockwells because thats what I have. I doubt Ill break it, and if I do Ill just buy another spare for $100 :flipoff2:

You have to be kidding, and as far as the porr=205, rich+atlas goes, if you can afford the rockwells, setting them up, and 48" tires with 20" beadlocks, then you can certainly save a bit more and go atlas. Don't skimp. :P
Scott