[Fatzook]

I have come to the realisation that the sierra transfer case will NOT be adequate for my needs (in the ute) so I have almost decided to run a LT230 transfer from a rangie. From my googling, I have found that they are available with a 1.4:1 high range in certain models ( mostly defender D-90's) but can't pinpoint what year model; if any; would have those here in Oz.

I can get the ratios out of the UK (new) so its not a massive drama, just a little more expense.

Any ideas?

[atari4x4]

been to the rover section on outers
http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/viewforum ... 16a96ab061

[Che]

AULRO is the best landie forum by a mile. You might be able to search their database without having to join

[Fatzook]

che_guitarra wrote:

AULRO is the best landie forum by a mile. You might be able to search their database without having to join

Yeah I stumbled accross that site in my googling spree. its a HUGE site!

[Fatzook]

atari4x4 wrote:

been to the rover section on outers
http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/viewforum ... 16a96ab061

Nope. Good idea though.

[royce]

Ring MR Automotive in Redcliffe, they will know straight up and also be able to sell you something to suit if they exist here

[Fatzook]

royce wrote:

Ring MR Automotive in Redcliffe, they will know straight up and also be able to sell you something to suit if they exist here

Cheers. Google tells me they are the new face of maxidrive.

I'll badger them tomorrow.

To be honest I was expecting to get slammed for wanting a rangie t-fer in my sierra, but all the fanatics must be asleep

[atari4x4]

Fatzook wrote:

To be honest I was expecting to get slammed for wanting a rangie t-fer in my sierra, but all the fanatics must be asleep

might be time for a thread update

[JrZook]

atari4x4 wrote:

Fatzook wrote:

To be honest I was expecting to get slammed for wanting a rangie t-fer in my sierra, but all the fanatics must be asleep

might be time for a thread update

Which one?

[stockman]

Why won't the Sierra case be suitable?

[SierraDan]

Strength with the 2.0L?

[Fatzook]

stockman wrote:

Why won't the Sierra case be suitable?

SierraDan wrote:

Strength with the 2.0L?

Bingo. And some other reason which I will not outline right now.

[SierraDan]

Fatzook wrote:

stockman wrote:

Why won't the Sierra case be suitable?

SierraDan wrote:

Strength with the 2.0L?

Bingo. And some other reason which I will not outline right now.

Can we guess? I'm guessing rear disconnect.

[Fatzook]

SierraDan wrote:

Fatzook wrote:

stockman wrote:

Why won't the Sierra case be suitable?

SierraDan wrote:

Strength with the 2.0L?

Bingo. And some other reason which I will not outline right now.

Can we guess? I'm guessing rear disconnect.

Not even close.

[atari4x4]

3.8 litres of buick's finest?

[Fatzook]

atari4x4 wrote:

3.8 litres of buick's finest?

maybe next time. But you're getting warmer.

[SierraDan]

Fatzook wrote:

SierraDan wrote:

Fatzook wrote:

stockman wrote:

Why won't the Sierra case be suitable?

SierraDan wrote:

Strength with the 2.0L?

Bingo. And some other reason which I will not outline right now.

Can we guess? I'm guessing rear disconnect.

Not even close.

Can't be too cool then..

[Fatzook]

Front disconnect would be more benificial with a centre diff.

[SierraDan]

Rover V8?

[Fatzook]

SierraDan wrote:

Rover V8?

There is a J20 sitting in the ute, and it ain't coming out. And definately not for a rover motor

[SierraDan]

Just going with the 3.8 mentioned above..

Along the lines of more power and no fancy driveline tricks my last guess is forced induction.

[Fatzook]

Well at the moment I'm just trying not to paint myself into a corner. And keeping the sierra t-case is doing exactly that. It may tolerate the J20 for a little while, but I could never trust it enough to take on a long trip anywhere. That, and I need this ute to be able to haul/ carry reasonable loads ( >1200kg's ) from time to time, and that rules out the sierra case straight away.

So future plans aside, the sierra case still has to go.

[banga]

what about these guys british offroad in forest glen pretty sure they might know about it and might even have it.
http://www.britishoffroad.com/default.htm

[Fatzook]

banga wrote:

what about these guys british offroad in forest glen pretty sure they might know about it and might even have it.
http://www.britishoffroad.com/default.htm

Called them already. Nice bloke, but pretty useless for what I want. Couldn't help with ratios, year models etc.

[xedent]

Is it an option to use the transfer that they use with the j20?

[Fatzook]

xedent wrote:

Is it an option to use the transfer that they use with the j20?

Same as any other vitara transfer.

Doesn't meet my requirements.

[want33s]

Have you thought about Nissan/Datsun 720 transfer case?


1:1 high
2.07:1 low

[Fatzook]

want33s wrote:

1:1 high
2.07:1 low

Yeah. Not even close to what I need.

MUST have 1.4:1 high. And the LT230 has 3.321:1 low as standard in ALL cases. ANd you can get gear reduction for them (Maxidrive)

[zooky08]

Last time I was at double island. A landy smashed some thing in his transfercase right in front of us trying to do this sand dune. He had no drive to his rear wheel. Not sure how strong they are but some thing broke quite easy.

[Fatzook]

Do a quick google search and you'll find they are ranked right up there. Some people even think they are better than the D300 cases. I could buy an atlas, but thats about 3 times more than I want to spend on a transfer.