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Old 04-16-2012, 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Jake1996D1
Actually my speedo is only off by like 5mph give or take. If you have a smart phone download a free speedo ap or use a gps - I doubt your 10 MPH off. I also bet at 75ish your at 2500.

Yes the t-case would likely be "underkill" especially with 32's and 4.11's

Play with this - Ashcroft Transmissions - Ratio Calculator I wouldnt count on it for exact accuracy but gives you a good idea of what you're looking at
I will watch the tach closer next time. That calculator says I should be doing 2600 RPMs at 80. If I think of it, I'll compare my speedo to my GPS for accuracy sometime. I just know if I go "70" in my Disco, I'm passing everyone. If I go "70" in my Nissan, everyone is passing me. And if I go 70 in my Ranger, I'm right with the flow of traffic. And a cop told me that my speedometer was accurate in the Ranger when I got pulled over and he asked me if I knew how fast I was going (worst question in the universe btw). He let me off with a warning because I was honest about it though...
 
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Old 04-16-2012, 11:46 AM
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According to Ashcroft,


"The ideal target RPM is 2,700 revs at 70 mph in top gear. If you use the ratio calculator to get as near to this as possible."
(From the calculator link above.)

By that token, 4.1x would be perfect for 32" tires.
 
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Old 04-16-2012, 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Mountain Goat
According to Ashcroft,


"The ideal target RPM is 2,700 revs at 70 mph in top gear. If you use the ratio calculator to get as near to this as possible."
(From the calculator link above.)

By that token, 4.1x would be perfect for 32" tires.
Yea remember I said real life #'s may vary..

With that said I will probably end up with 4.75's in the future or 4.88's if I go Toy conversion.
 
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Old 04-16-2012, 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by calebbo
I'm about to take my radiator out to get it acid washed and a pin ***** hole welded shut.

Turf: I just emailed RTE about the SS Tie Rods and stuff and they said it uses stock tie rods. Are Disco and Defender tie rods interchangeable and I just didn't know it?
Sorry dude. Been on vacation in California (still am, going to dinner tonight at mastros LA,super pumped). Jake answered your questions right? 110 tre is pretty much the same. Run about $20 per. I got my setup used so it cost half what it should have. Hopefully jake gets the pan hard sorted and we're good to go.
 
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Old 04-16-2012, 05:51 PM
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Using this: https://landroverforums.com/forum/di...rite-up-33088/

I went from this to this.

So far I'm happy with the results.
 
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Old 04-16-2012, 07:08 PM
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I want flexible flares and 35s bad. Just gotta beef up the drivetrain and add a little more lift first!
 
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Old 04-16-2012, 07:11 PM
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Jake...what wheel size and backspacing are you running?
 
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Old 04-16-2012, 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by CUpgt
Jake...what wheel size and backspacing are you running?
15"x8" 4.25" backspacing. Tires are 35x12.5x15r I think 4.5-4.75" would have been better for turning but would stick out further and be harder to stuff into fenders...
 
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Old 04-16-2012, 08:20 PM
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I have a set of 16x8s on order with a 4.75" backspace. I'm curious to see how they look.
 
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Old 04-19-2012, 04:28 PM
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My Pro Comp 87s came today. Much to my suprise they are a 4.25" backspace instead of the advertised 4.75" on 4wheelparts.com and I couldn't be happier. I will post more pics once I get them installed tomorrow. Can't beat less than 400 to the door for 5 of them!
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