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Help me out. Someone over here had my truck a year or two ago for sale. The navy blue 80 with tan interior. Where did it go? Even if it changed hands. Who has it now?
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I am open to the idea of trades for the transmission/tcase and for either set of the tires.
What I could use is a Warn 8274, and another 10-12,000 lb winch that will fit an 80 with an ARB bumper. Roof top tent, rear tire carrier bumper for an 80 and a 40, etc.
What I could use is a Warn 8274, and another 10-12,000 lb winch that will fit an 80 with an ARB bumper. Roof top tent, rear tire carrier bumper for an 80 and a 40, etc.
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It was Dave Dear, and he has since sold the truck. I believe he told me it went to Florida maybe?
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Why not put the Orion behind the 420? Just curious...
The 420 shifts like a tranny out of a 1968 2 ton bread truck.
It's actually OK if you use it like a 3 speed but on the road the non sync 7:1 first gear is useless.
I'm answering this as if it was mine because I'm waiting on everyone to get ready for church.
Lastly, I know you might not think it, but there is such thing as too much gearing if you don't have a ton of options like Jrob does.
It's actually OK if you use it like a 3 speed but on the road the non sync 7:1 first gear is useless.
I'm answering this as if it was mine because I'm waiting on everyone to get ready for church.
Lastly, I know you might not think it, but there is such thing as too much gearing if you don't have a ton of options like Jrob does.
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I get all that...just seems like first gear low with the 420/Orion combo would be a great crawl ratio.
I am an SM420 fan. First gear was never meant to be used in normal driving. It's a "granny low" used only to get heavy loads rolling. Only bad thing about the 420 is that there are, at a minimum, 45 years old at this point and even the best rebuild kits lack a few parts. If you find a good one, and I am sure Jeff's is, grab it.
I am actually going with a non US Toyota 4 speed, the H41, mated to the Orion. They have a lower first gear that the US models. So with the new combo I will be lowering the crawl ratio that I have now (currently around 70:1 if i remember correctly)
I am not gaining that much more in crawl ratio but the net will be an increase. Probably would have not been my next upgrade except I won the free labor at the Crawl Raffle last year so I had Georg build me one.
The current setup is great on the trail.
I am not gaining that much more in crawl ratio but the net will be an increase. Probably would have not been my next upgrade except I won the free labor at the Crawl Raffle last year so I had Georg build me one.
The current setup is great on the trail.
OK, here is my thing on super low gears (without a crawler box)
If you are in need of a little momentum, you are going to have to either be stupid low or not. There is no shifting gears on a SM420 from first to second in a hurry if you need it.
I like the even spacing between the gears in a Cruiser tranny.
All that being said, I think the SM420 mated to a stock case is perfect, just don't go to Orion plus.
If you are in need of a little momentum, you are going to have to either be stupid low or not. There is no shifting gears on a SM420 from first to second in a hurry if you need it.
I like the even spacing between the gears in a Cruiser tranny.
All that being said, I think the SM420 mated to a stock case is perfect, just don't go to Orion plus.
I love the SM420 / AA Rock Box / stock t-case combo I stumbled on here in the classifieds a while back. But on the street I drive it like a 3 speed. It is a long throw between gears......but this combo does get STUPID low on the trails. 
I love the SM420 / AA Rock Box / stock t-case combo I stumbled on here in the classifieds a while back. But on the street I drive it like a 3 speed. It is a long throw between gears......but this combo does get STUPID low on the trails.
Jeff, holler at this dude - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/looking-for-a-good-sm-420-trans.813926/
Fur sale!
5 km2 35/12.50/17
No holes or big chunks out of them. less than 5000 miles, lots of tread left. 1200.00$$$ in hernando ms
5 km2 35/12.50/17
No holes or big chunks out of them. less than 5000 miles, lots of tread left. 1200.00$$$ in hernando ms
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This is turrible news. I want that truck. a navy blue one with tan interior.
Ya'll keep an eye out for an 80 or hunnerd in the navy blue persuasion!
.....and if you're in for a little challenge:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Toyota-Land...3cd93c665&item=291211822693&pt=US_Cars_Trucks