Looking for some guidance, or a what would you do in this situation..
Rig is a Heep on 40s and 1 tons blah blah..I have a stock 5.3, 4l65e, and a np241/dana 300 doubler i have been using the last twoish years. I have broken my second rear output on the 300 on back to back trips same rock face, the second case was free so i thought id try again before trying a 32 spline option. Well i cant wheel now until i fix it and im kinda thinking about ditching this doubler and selling to fund a beefier case setup. I know i could try 32 spline outputs or at least in the rear but then the case breaks i have read, so thinking dont waste the money.
So i picked up a np205 for a good deal, and im planning on using northwest fabs eco box HD for the 205 to still give me some more gearing options im used to.
Im not sure what to do about my trans, i just dont want it to be my next weak link. Overtime i am learning to try and just do it once even if it costs a little more at first.
Originally went with the 4l65e thinking i would still hit the highway every once in a while with the thing but never really have. Just not sure if i should swap to a th400 or a 4l80e at the same time as the t case change because id really just like to swap input gears in the eco box once and mounts and all that. Have heard all the stories about 60e's so im not sure if it effects crawlers as much as far as strength.
Whats your take, keep the trans i got or swap in a 400 or 80e at the same time?
Or, slap a JB 32 spl output in the 300 and go actually wheel this summer, and not have to put in the time to fab new mounts, shifters, driveshafts all that fun stuff and maybe just take it a little easier on it until im ready to put in the 205?
Rig is a Heep on 40s and 1 tons blah blah..I have a stock 5.3, 4l65e, and a np241/dana 300 doubler i have been using the last twoish years. I have broken my second rear output on the 300 on back to back trips same rock face, the second case was free so i thought id try again before trying a 32 spline option. Well i cant wheel now until i fix it and im kinda thinking about ditching this doubler and selling to fund a beefier case setup. I know i could try 32 spline outputs or at least in the rear but then the case breaks i have read, so thinking dont waste the money.
So i picked up a np205 for a good deal, and im planning on using northwest fabs eco box HD for the 205 to still give me some more gearing options im used to.
Im not sure what to do about my trans, i just dont want it to be my next weak link. Overtime i am learning to try and just do it once even if it costs a little more at first.
Originally went with the 4l65e thinking i would still hit the highway every once in a while with the thing but never really have. Just not sure if i should swap to a th400 or a 4l80e at the same time as the t case change because id really just like to swap input gears in the eco box once and mounts and all that. Have heard all the stories about 60e's so im not sure if it effects crawlers as much as far as strength.
Whats your take, keep the trans i got or swap in a 400 or 80e at the same time?
Or, slap a JB 32 spl output in the 300 and go actually wheel this summer, and not have to put in the time to fab new mounts, shifters, driveshafts all that fun stuff and maybe just take it a little easier on it until im ready to put in the 205?