Rock Hopper gears group buy - Page 2

Ruadhrigh · 09-16-08, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by lt1fire

So right now we have about eight people interested but some that can't buy right now.

I would be in the group of the "yes, but not right now."

cruiserruf · 09-16-08, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Ruadhrigh

I would be in the group of the "yes, but not right now."

X2!!

alia176 · 09-16-08, 12:11 PM

Pardon the dumb question but is it not possible to also reduce the high gear set as well? This way folks can run 4.10s with larger tires on the hwy w/o killing their transmission? Now, I don't think one would need as much of a change on the high side but anything to bring the final gear ratio close to the stock should make the engine and ECU very happy while going down the highway.

Timoss · 09-16-08, 12:36 PM

I am in the "interested but can't quite do it right now" camp. Adding the Mark's gears to my 62 was perhaps the best mod I ever did on it and I'd love to get that kind of control offroad on the 80.

Timoss
88 62
97 80

lt1fire · 09-16-08, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alia176

Pardon the dumb question but is it not possible to also reduce the high gear set as well? This way folks can run 4.10s with larger tires on the hwy w/o killing their transmission? Now, I don't think one would need as much of a change on the high side but anything to bring the final gear ratio close to the stock should make the engine and ECU very happy while going down the highway.

as of right now I think the answer is no to that question

Grench · 09-16-08, 06:05 PM

My mods budget is toast for the next 8-9 months or more. Interested, but can't.

Dusty · 09-16-08, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lt1fire

So right now we have about eight people interested but some that can't buy right now.

so are we ready to order then?

lt1fire · 09-17-08, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Dusty

so are we ready to order then?

Not untill we have 10 people who can put up the cash right now. Rick knows that it might be a while before we come up with 10 and the window for the sale isn't going to close right now.

Tapage · 09-17-08, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Dusty

translate that for me

the HF t-case family it's the used by the 80 series .. and the BF1A it's used by 60 and 70 series ( pre 90 ) Cruisers ..

Edit late 40 series too ..

Marty Moose · 09-17-08, 10:39 PM

Count me in on the first round of 10.

REKCUT · 09-19-08, 08:48 AM

ttttt

lt1fire · 09-22-08, 06:47 PM

I'm still waiting to hear the exact gear ratio, he emailed me earlier yesterday and said he is still waiting for his parts supplier to get back to him on the exact ratio.

BBM Rick · 09-22-08, 06:58 PM

Gday all.

I am sad to say that I am going to have to put this on the backburner for the time being as my supplier has just informed me that he is 3 months away from having stock.

I sort of get the feeling that this wont be too much of a drama anyway, as a lot of you are not quite ready to buy yet.
I shall keep you all informed as more info becomes available.

Cheers.

Rick.

thumper · 09-22-08, 07:05 PM

i want to say i'm sorry, but i think that will actually work out better for the people like myself that want these, but due to work, other projects, or whatever just arent able to get them right now.

jon.

nicholas · 09-22-08, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by beno

Correct indeed. But, I drive my junk really slowly anyway on the highway.

I want the low end without compromizing weaker diff gears.

The rock hopper kit seems to manage that.

-o-

X2 That makes two of us and one angry

. Unless I am passing a semi or in a hurry then I take advantage of the boost.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grench

My mods budget is toast for the next 8-9 months or more. Interested, but can't.

I'm in this group too. The S/C has killed my budget for quite sometime. Maybe these will be available by the time I have some more flow.

1973Guppie · 10-01-08, 12:13 AM

I would be interested in getting in on this buy, please pm me when this comes back alive.....

Ruadhrigh · 10-01-08, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BBM Rick

Gday all.

I am sad to say that I am going to have to put this on the backburner for the time being as my supplier has just informed me that he is 3 months away from having stock.

I sort of get the feeling that this wont be too much of a drama anyway, as a lot of you are not quite ready to buy yet.
I shall keep you all informed as more info becomes available.

Cheers.

Rick.

Thanks for the update.

OpTimuS · 10-14-08, 08:01 AM

I am in Aus and I cannot get prices that good, so when you guys order your gearsets I will have one 2, and just get it sent to me here in Aus.

OpTimuS · 10-14-08, 08:05 AM

forgot to subscribe.......

SUMOTOY · 11-10-08, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by OpTimuS

I am in Aus and I cannot get prices that good, so when you guys order your gearsets I will have one 2, and just get it sent to me here in Aus.

lt1fire, here's hoping all the 'math' I did in another thread got more on board for your group buy, and the above makes me think the price the guy gave you is killer. Make sure you protect yourself from owning more than 1 gearset yourself as you proceed, btdt too many times.

Cheers

Scott J
94 FZJ80 Supercharged

lt1fire · 11-10-08, 07:56 AM

thanks... it might be awhile before this happens though.... last I heard from Rick they where really backed up but it will happen

SUMOTOY · 11-10-08, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lt1fire

thanks... it might be awhile before this happens though.... last I heard from Rick they where really backed up but it will happen

Looks like Rick at BB responded in the post above on 9-22 that he would have stock in 3 months. Sounds like a convenient stocking stuffer to me. If you are still interested in doing that GP, this looks like a very opportune time. I'd give Christo a shot at the opportunity too, it would appear many crawlers here owe him the business and goodwill.

Cheers

Scott J

wearsabrowncoat · 11-10-08, 10:34 AM

I might have to sell an AR or something but when it is time to order I'm in.

gifu · 11-12-08, 07:47 PM

throwing my name on the list... i'm interested. Question: will the gears fit in an HF1A transfercase?

Land Speeder · 11-14-08, 03:49 PM

In on the list... Christmas looks to be a great time to buy for me!

Cj80cruiser · 11-14-08, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by -Spike-

You don't have to regear the diffs for offroad, but it does nothing for those of us on oversize tires on the freeway. If you can replace the high-range gears as well, might be worth looking into as an option instead of regearing axles.

-Spike

This is what I was hoping for but no dice.

09-16-08, 12:11 PM	#33
alia176 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Tijeras, NM TLCA# 15941 Posts: 3,504 Blog Entries: 1	Pardon the dumb question but is it not possible to also reduce the high gear set as well? This way folks can run 4.10s with larger tires on the hwy w/o killing their transmission? Now, I don't think one would need as much of a change on the high side but anything to bring the final gear ratio close to the stock should make the engine and ECU very happy while going down the highway. __________________ TLCA # 15941 KE5LED Currently working PA

09-16-08, 06:05 PM	#36
Grench IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Omaha, NE TLCA# 16296 Posts: 1,661	My mods budget is toast for the next 8-9 months or more. Interested, but can't. __________________ FZJ80 1 1996 MoonGrey FZJ80 125K - Lotsa toys/extras/mods/maint. FZJ80 2 1996 Red FZJ80 120K- Fac lock. 861/862 OME.

09-17-08, 10:39 PM	#40
Marty Moose IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Springfield Mo. TLCA# 8799 Posts: 54	Count me in on the first round of 10. __________________ 98 UZJ 100 Locked 97 FZJ 80 Locked x3 93 FZJ 80 Locker x 3, ARB Bull Bar, Warn M10000, Slee AC Skid Plate, Iron Pig Skid Plate, Old Umu Lift + Trimed Fenders, 37" IROC, Dual Batterys, Solid Rock Off Road Sliders, Custom Rear Bumper Jerry can & Tire Carrier, OnBoard C02 90 FJ 62 ARB Bull Bar, SROR Sliders

09-19-08, 08:48 AM	#41
REKCUT IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Springfield, Mo TLCA# 13816 Posts: 1,355	ttttt __________________ Thad Brown/ Rogersville Mo 84 FJ 60 / SROR sides and rear / beauty marks from RR, FN, & LSCR / Free bumper from GCC and Locker from LSCR/ 07 FJ 08 Tundra Rocket ship Green Country Cruisers

09-22-08, 06:47 PM	#42
lt1fire IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Charlotte N.C. Posts: 735	I'm still waiting to hear the exact gear ratio, he emailed me earlier yesterday and said he is still waiting for his parts supplier to get back to him on the exact ratio. __________________ 92 fj80: full 6 in slee lift, electric fans, 36" w/t custom sliders, custom front bumper

09-16-08, 12:36 PM	#34
Timoss IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 208	I am in the "interested but can't quite do it right now" camp. Adding the Mark's gears to my 62 was perhaps the best mod I ever did on it and I'd love to get that kind of control offroad on the 80. Timoss 88 62 97 80

09-22-08, 06:58 PM	#43
BBM Rick IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 23	Gday all. I am sad to say that I am going to have to put this on the backburner for the time being as my supplier has just informed me that he is 3 months away from having stock. I sort of get the feeling that this wont be too much of a drama anyway, as a lot of you are not quite ready to buy yet. I shall keep you all informed as more info becomes available. Cheers. Rick. __________________ www.BBMotorsports.com.au The Home of Hardcore!

09-22-08, 07:05 PM	#44
thumper IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA TLCA# 3078 Posts: 226	i want to say i'm sorry, but i think that will actually work out better for the people like myself that want these, but due to work, other projects, or whatever just arent able to get them right now. jon. __________________ 1997 Lexus LX450 5.29s / Snorkel'd / 4x4 Labs Rear Bumper / ARB Front Bumper M12000 Winch / LTs MAF / Toyo 315 MTs / Factory Lockers / OME Heavy Suspension...for now

10-01-08, 12:13 AM	#46
1973Guppie IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,284	I would be interested in getting in on this buy, please pm me when this comes back alive..... __________________ Front disc brakes: http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.p...+brake+dummies 1973 FJ40 - Finished! Vortec/NV4500/ARB's/SOA FJ40 ROTW: http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.p...uppie%27s+fj40 1970 FJ55 - Restoration Project in the works /2F/AC/PS FJ55 Restoration Thread: http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/102079-guppies-fj55-build-thread.html

10-14-08, 08:01 AM	#48
OpTimuS IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 215	I am in Aus and I cannot get prices that good, so when you guys order your gearsets I will have one 2, and just get it sent to me here in Aus. __________________ Thanks friend but I'm not calculating anything. Im just going on the "if I can get it to fit" calculator You don't need adaptor plates. That's what gaffer tape was invented for.

10-14-08, 08:05 AM	#49
OpTimuS IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 215	forgot to subscribe....... __________________ Thanks friend but I'm not calculating anything. Im just going on the "if I can get it to fit" calculator You don't need adaptor plates. That's what gaffer tape was invented for.

11-10-08, 07:56 AM	#51
lt1fire IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Charlotte N.C. Posts: 735	thanks... it might be awhile before this happens though.... last I heard from Rick they where really backed up but it will happen __________________ 92 fj80: full 6 in slee lift, electric fans, 36" w/t custom sliders, custom front bumper

11-10-08, 10:34 AM	#53
wearsabrowncoat IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Minot North Dakota Posts: 235	I might have to sell an AR or something but when it is time to order I'm in. __________________ 96 LX450 Locked, 285/75/16 BFG A/T, ARB, Warn 9000i, CDL+7 Pin, Dual battery trays w/ Slee style battery isolator, Auto up window, Landtank MAF & seat rails, LR cup holder, George's LEDs, Slee light harness, Deere bulbs, Clearshield headlight film, Slee style aux fuse box, Maglite holder.

11-12-08, 07:47 PM	#54
gifu IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 251	throwing my name on the list... i'm interested. Question: will the gears fit in an HF1A transfercase?

11-14-08, 03:49 PM	#55
Land Speeder per DanKunz: Grain Fed Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Reaching around Posts: 2,243	In on the list... Christmas looks to be a great time to buy for me! __________________ Eric Hagan - Auburn, Alabama Manufactured 3/90, frame stamp 0001746 '91 FJ85 - 'Cattywampus' - Currently looking like a pinched off turd - "One beautiful piece of shit" - Doors, hood, wheels, rear "split" hatch (this option no longer availbale on the Cattywampus model), front seats, rear seats, headliner, sunroof, ignition, too many other things to mention... My ROTW

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