Sounds like you have the 0.70 4th and 0.88 3rd that Eric and I both
have. Yes, in the mountains I find myself using 3rd to keep up the
speed, but that's as much due to the larger tires. If I step down an
inch, I find I still am able to stay in 4th gear.

It's interesting as my test vehicle uses the SVX engine, Eric's got
the 5 cylinder TDI, and you've got the (presumably gas) 2.6 (which I
will put into my Tristar when I get around to it.)


On Jul 9, 2009, at 4:52 PM, spaethgorgenet wrote:

> I have been waiting to get few more miles in to let you know how the
> gearing is. For those that don't know, Daryl, just rebuilt my
> tranny. Another conversion with more torque running MT90 and bad
> ring and pinion, for what that is worth. My 16" Syncro has the 5.83
> R&P so it was a little bit of a roll of the dice on what gears. I am
> really liking the 2 to 3 jump. I do need to remember to use 2nd gear
> and get the revs up a little but I can go 55 easily in third and can
> push to 60. The Overland 2.6 has plenty of torque in this range. 4th
> on the other hand is a little on the tall side. It is pretty good
> for regular freeway driving, but in the mountains it will be
> interesting. We are doing our first family camping trip this weekend
> so I will know more after that. I am at 3200rpm at 70mph which makes
> for nice freeway cruising.
>
> I will know more after a little more time. I do think that a
> slightly shorter tire could make up the difference. I will let you
> know.
>
> As for the tires. I am hoping to try and friend of mines shorter
> tires before I really make up my mind. A wider rim could also help a
> lot. I went to stiffer springs as well in my set up although not as
> stiff as you. I am running 450 front and 475 rear. The Revos are
> quiet and I really like the tire so far. It is a little tippy
> feeling but I have a lifted rig with a big metal rack and a roof top
> tent up there as well.
>
> I can answer the would I do it again after I try some other tires.
>
> Craig
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