Got it back...

Skillet · 05-04-08, 11:06 PM

New 4:88's and I am happy.

Need to take it wheeling for the real test.

Problem: Speedo is way out of wack...

I know, been covered. Simple fix?

Already put back the original speedo gear but I am still 8 - 9 mph out of wack at 60 mph.

TOY350 · 05-04-08, 11:25 PM

I think there is a fairly cheap "yellow box" mod for the speedo. I opted for Marks 4WD unit from Slee. Was about the easiest mod I have done yet, plug and play.

NLXTACY · 05-05-08, 01:29 AM

Mark's: plug and play, ~$200, from CO.
Yellow: NOT plug and play (though not that difficult), ~$100, from AU.

reffug · 05-05-08, 02:41 AM

told you that would be the case............

D'Animal · 05-05-08, 07:27 AM

Use a GPS until you get the speedo fixed.

Curran · 05-05-08, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skillet

Problem: Speedo is way out of wack...

I know, been covered. Simple fix?

Already put back the original speedo gear but I am still 8 - 9 mph out of wack at 60 mph.

What size tires are you running?

reffug · 05-05-08, 10:33 AM

37's will fix dat problem.

Skillet · 05-05-08, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Curran

What size tires are you running?

Quote:

Originally Posted by reffug

37's will fix dat problem.

I still have mucho tread left on my 305's.

Atoyot1031 · 05-05-08, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skillet

I still have mucho tread left on my 305's.

Ouch! I did that for the winter, when we mostly just have around town driving, and it was tolerable, but when I got on the highway...

I'm happy to have 315s for the summer, but when they wear out, I'm thinking finding something that's 36-37".

The gears definitely make the rig happier on the trails (and the driver too).

reffug · 05-05-08, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skillet

I still have mucho tread left on my 305's.

understood.

as an alternative already suggested I would concur with using GPS then in the short term if you plan on moving up to bigger shoes..........

Skillet · 05-05-08, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reffug

understood.

as an alternative already suggested I would concur with using GPS then in the short term if you plan on moving up to bigger shoes..........

Yup. GPS will be what I use for a while. Maybe I will try to sell the 305's...

Cj80cruiser · 05-05-08, 11:34 AM

Sell the 305's in the classifieds if you want to get rid of them. I sold mine in a few weeks time.

Curran · 05-05-08, 11:41 AM

I bet there are many new mudders wanting to install 33s on their truck. Mine sold in about 24 hrs on the mud-classifieds.

reffug · 05-05-08, 12:17 PM

go skillet go....................

ya know you want to.......

Oh but don't listen to Curran he's got a small truck.........

Nay · 05-05-08, 06:25 PM

See, now they are telling you to get really big tires after they told you that 5.29's are overkill.

Google the Yellow Box. I got mine from Blue Gauges or something like that. It cost $100. The writeup on install is here on Mud, it's a tight space but technically simple install. Just make sure you get the 3-wire (not 3 wires to the unit, that's the unit type itself to work with the 80).

It really doesn't matter to go to 35's, your speedo will still be off. Just correct it and go from there. You can flip a couple switches when you go to 35's. You want it dialed in as your shift points dramatically improve - it makes almost as much difference as the gears do on the highway.

For an extra $100 and some saved knuckle skin get the Mark's adapter from Slee.

cc93cruiser · 05-05-08, 08:21 PM

You winnie....Running 33's w/4.88's...

...Sell those tires and got some 315's, thats obviously why you regeared....FWIW, your speedo will be off by about 3mph with 4.88's+35's and no speedo correction......

SOCALFJ · 05-05-08, 09:07 PM

Jeb, what RPM are you at with 65mph? Congrats on the gear swap.

Skillet · 05-06-08, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SOCALFJ

Jeb, what RPM are you at with 65mph? Congrats on the gear swap.

Honestly, no freeway yet. Just have not had a chance. I will check and report back.

05-04-08, 11:06 PM	#1
Skillet no bueno Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: КАГІҒОЯИІА TLCA# 16078 Posts: 2,466	Got it back... New 4:88's and I am happy. Need to take it wheeling for the real test. Problem: Speedo is way out of wack... I know, been covered. Simple fix? Already put back the original speedo gear but I am still 8 - 9 mph out of wack at 60 mph. __________________ 1993 FZJ80 1973 FJ40 oh no you didn't (updated) "...mud is a hotbed of leftist chat/activity." - swank

05-05-08, 02:41 AM	#4
reffug grown up MOD Join Date: May 2004 Location: 'in dat der briar patch' TLCA# 14549 Posts: 3,772	told you that would be the case............ __________________ "If it wasn't a Landcruiser and hadn't been built the way it was you do realize you would be DEAD." VA State Police Officer

05-05-08, 07:27 AM	#5
D'Animal Beagles Rule! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central California TLCA# 17104 Posts: 10,078	Use a GPS until you get the speedo fixed. __________________ Cruiser Dan at American Toyota Phone is 1-800-432-6668 ext. 8 (I am not cruiser Dan)

05-05-08, 10:33 AM	#7
reffug grown up MOD Join Date: May 2004 Location: 'in dat der briar patch' TLCA# 14549 Posts: 3,772	37's will fix dat problem. __________________ "If it wasn't a Landcruiser and hadn't been built the way it was you do realize you would be DEAD." VA State Police Officer

05-05-08, 11:34 AM	#12
Cj80cruiser IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Opelika, AL Posts: 763	Sell the 305's in the classifieds if you want to get rid of them. I sold mine in a few weeks time. __________________ 94 FZJ80/FJ80 MUTT 315 Maxxis Bighorn, Rear Aussied, and stripped of BullSht 2" Ironman springs with 1" spacers and Bilsteins courtesy of Frankie's Offroad. Quote from Willy T. Payne "I'm fcking this goat, you just hold the horns." (no goats were actually molested during the making of this comment)

05-05-08, 11:41 AM	#13
Curran IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Frederick, MD Posts: 703	I bet there are many new mudders wanting to install 33s on their truck. Mine sold in about 24 hrs on the mud-classifieds. __________________ TLCA # 14832 97 FZJ80, 6" Lift, Slee Armor, 35" TrXus, 12k Warn, Milford... 90 Xtracab 4x4

05-05-08, 12:17 PM	#14
reffug grown up MOD Join Date: May 2004 Location: 'in dat der briar patch' TLCA# 14549 Posts: 3,772	go skillet go.................... ya know you want to....... Oh but don't listen to Curran he's got a small truck......... __________________ "If it wasn't a Landcruiser and hadn't been built the way it was you do realize you would be DEAD." VA State Police Officer

05-05-08, 06:25 PM	#15
Nay The New Avocado Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Colorado TLCA# 16030 Posts: 2,338	See, now they are telling you to get really big tires after they told you that 5.29's are overkill. Google the Yellow Box. I got mine from Blue Gauges or something like that. It cost $100. The writeup on install is here on Mud, it's a tight space but technically simple install. Just make sure you get the 3-wire (not 3 wires to the unit, that's the unit type itself to work with the 80). It really doesn't matter to go to 35's, your speedo will still be off. Just correct it and go from there. You can flip a couple switches when you go to 35's. You want it dialed in as your shift points dramatically improve - it makes almost as much difference as the gears do on the highway. For an extra $100 and some saved knuckle skin get the Mark's adapter from Slee. __________________ 1995 FZJ80 - F.O.R. 3.5" lift - 35" trxus MT - 5.29's - Custom SROR Tube Bumpers - De-plasticized - Dented - Dieted

05-05-08, 08:21 PM	#16
cc93cruiser IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Redwood City, Ca. TLCA# 15132 Posts: 1,043	You winnie....Running 33's w/4.88's......Sell those tires and got some 315's, thats obviously why you regeared....FWIW, your speedo will be off by about 3mph with 4.88's+35's and no speedo correction...... __________________ Robert Muniz TLCA#15132 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser 206K 3x locked+4.88's+315 BFG AT&MT+SAFARI SNORKEL+SLEE 4"LIFT+ARB FR+WARN M12000+HANNA RR+SLEE SLIDERS+SLEE SKID+AO DRAWERS+ARB FRIDGE+DUAL OPTIMAS+GARVIN RACK+IPF'S+OKOLE COVERS+HUSKY MATS+POLY REARS+ NOT INSTALLED YET-LONG INNERS+NF BIRFS

05-05-08, 09:07 PM	#17
SOCALFJ "The Adventure Duo" Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,336	Jeb, what RPM are you at with 65mph? Congrats on the gear swap. __________________ www.adventureduo.com [KI6LBB] 2004 Jeep Wrangler TJ X Edition 2003 Sportsmobile 4x4 EB50

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