Buckshot
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This was originally going to be a PM for Jefe, but since Kevin and Ray could answer as well, and it might clear up these questions once and for all - I am making it a regular thread.
Can anyone (Ray, Jefe, Kevin) post the correct specs for an Atlas II and your current opinion on 4.3:1 vs 3.8:1 Atlas II? I have an 97 OHV with the Auto tranny and a blown 4405. And I haven't regeared the rear just yet either....so I could go 4.56 and Atlas 4.3 or 4.88 and Atlas 3.8, or even some other combo (I'm 3.73 on 35" tires right now ).....just don't know yet.
Probably need to get the Atlas ordered ASAP to get it in by June so I'm hoping someone can help with some shortcuts on the research. And your opinions now since I have read many posts about 4.3 would be bad for stock brakes, 3.8 is a little rough for Jefe in reverse, and this of course is muddled by differential ratios too...
I have $4k to drop on regearing, e-locker, an Atlas and new driveshafts if need be. (I know I'll at least need to replace my front driveshaft since I have that odd spherical flange connection.)
Can anyone (Ray, Jefe, Kevin) post the correct specs for an Atlas II and your current opinion on 4.3:1 vs 3.8:1 Atlas II? I have an 97 OHV with the Auto tranny and a blown 4405. And I haven't regeared the rear just yet either....so I could go 4.56 and Atlas 4.3 or 4.88 and Atlas 3.8, or even some other combo (I'm 3.73 on 35" tires right now ).....just don't know yet.
Probably need to get the Atlas ordered ASAP to get it in by June so I'm hoping someone can help with some shortcuts on the research. And your opinions now since I have read many posts about 4.3 would be bad for stock brakes, 3.8 is a little rough for Jefe in reverse, and this of course is muddled by differential ratios too...
I have $4k to drop on regearing, e-locker, an Atlas and new driveshafts if need be. (I know I'll at least need to replace my front driveshaft since I have that odd spherical flange connection.)