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sandys73
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 Posted: Wed May 24, 2006 6:29 pm Post subject: need a new transmission |
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i have a 73 bug tranny pushin 30" wildcats and reverse is out of it. its horrible! i can go wheelin with no reverse (well i have been using a come-along!) anyways, i was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on what kinda tranny i should put in it as a replacement, or if there is a tranny better built for pushin 30's.
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Nicksan
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SHMO
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| Posted: Thu May 25, 2006 8:07 am Post subject: |
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Or just do a Bus converion. The 002 (aka 3-rib) Bus trannies are much lower geared and will work well for pulling 30 inch tires. They are also much stronger. Keep in mind however, ALL VW trannies have weak reverse gears. Be gentle with that one.
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SHMO
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002 bus trans
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sandys73
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| Posted: Thu May 25, 2006 7:39 pm Post subject: |
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Or just do a Bus converion. The 002 (aka 3-rib) Bus trannies are much lower geared and will work well for pulling 30 inch tires. They are also much stronger. Keep in mind however, ALL VW trannies have weak reverse gears. Be gentle with that one.
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ok i am considering on doing this swap. does everything bolt right up? i know there is some sort of difference in the high that the hockey puck sits. but other than that, i have no idea
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USMCord1
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| Posted: Thu May 25, 2006 7:42 pm Post subject: |
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Axles,cv's, stub axle, tranny axle flange maybe arms, depends on how far ya want to go.
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Big Dave
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002 bus trans
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Is that the premade aluminum shifter coupling? How does it work? I haven't heard too much good about them.
I just made my own by welding two bug couplers on top of each other and welding some plates to it to make sure it doesn't bend. |
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subybaja
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