Speedo correction (8 Viewers)

[BadPaddler]

LN106
Regeared to 3.55's after turbo was added.
33" tires

Is there a source for new speedo gears so it will read somewhat more correctly? I can use GPS for it, but the wife is not a fan of that.

 

[Heretic]

LN106
Regeared to 3.55's after turbo was added.
33" tires

Is there a source for new speedo gears so it will read somewhat more correctly? I can use GPS for it, but the wife is not a fan of that.

I've been thinking about this.

Although my speedo is currently more or less accurate (I compared it to GPS, and it is acceptable, although the accuracy varies throughout its range), I am thinking of leaving it alone when I do the turbo, then regearing, then taller tires - much as you have done.

As far as I can tell my diffs are 4.56:1 and the tires 28". I can use lower revs on the highway. I don't intend to do rock crawling or mud bogging - just tame overlanding.

I am thinking of just using a GPS speedo.

 

[gigantorr]

LN106
Regeared to 3.55's after turbo was added.
33" tires

Is there a source for new speedo gears so it will read somewhat more correctly? I can use GPS for it, but the wife is not a fan of that.

I know you're not keen on a GPS but I'd suggest you suss out a speedbox setup.

It converts the gps signal to drive the mechanical speedo. That might give you enough WAF to make it with with your other half.

.. also, as long as you're not doing regular tunnel travel, then it's a feasible option. I've got one in the shed - just need to install it.

 

[BadPaddler]

I know you're not keen on a GPS but I'd suggest you suss out a speedbox setup.

It converts the gps signal to drive the mechanical speedo. That might give you enough WAF to make it with with your other half.

.. also, as long as you're not doing regular tunnel travel, then it's a feasible option. I've got one in the shed - just need to install it.

I don't mind GPS. The wife just doesn't like having to look at the radio to see the GPS speed. The tach being off also get's to me.

I've been thinking about this.

Although my speedo is currently more or less accurate (I compared it to GPS, and it is acceptable, although the accuracy varies throughout its range), I am thinking of leaving it alone when I do the turbo, then regearing, then taller tires - much as you have done.

As far as I can tell my diffs are 4.56:1 and the tires 28". I can use lower revs on the highway. I don't intend to do rock crawling or mud bogging - just tame overlanding.

I am thinking of just using a GPS speedo.

Same here. With the added power the regear allows me to actually drive on the highway. With the stock 4.55's it would be SCREAMING at 80mph.

 

[gigantorr]

I don't mind GPS. The wife just doesn't like having to look at the radio to see the GPS speed. The tach being off also get's to me.

Understood but you don't appear to be aware of the product name that I mentioned: SPEEDBOX (WITHOUT Mechanical Cable) GPS/VSS to Mechanical Drive Speed Converter - https://speedhut.com/supershops/speedbox-without-mechanical-cable-gps-vss-to-mechanical-drive-speed-converter/
and the concept of using the OEM speedo being recalibrated via the "SpeedBox" GPS-->Mech converter.

It's just not cheap like one of those dash mounted, digital read out GPS jobbies churned out of a sweat shop in the far east.

 

[BadPaddler]

Understood but you don't appear to be aware of the product name that I mentioned: SPEEDBOX (WITHOUT Mechanical Cable) GPS/VSS to Mechanical Drive Speed Converter - https://speedhut.com/supershops/speedbox-without-mechanical-cable-gps-vss-to-mechanic

Understood but you don't appear to be aware of the product name that I mentioned: SPEEDBOX (WITHOUT Mechanical Cable) GPS/VSS to Mechanical Drive Speed Converter - https://speedhut.com/supershops/speedbox-without-mechanical-cable-gps-vss-to-mechanical-drive-speed-converter/
and the concept of using the OEM speedo being recalibrated via the "SpeedBox" GPS-->Mech converter.

It's just not cheap like one of those dash mounted, digital read out GPS jobbies churned out of a sweat shop in the far east.

Understood but you don't appear to be aware of the product name that I mentioned: SPEEDBOX (WITHOUT Mechanical Cable) GPS/VSS to Mechanical Drive Speed Converter - https://speedhut.com/supershops/speedbox-without-mechanical-cable-gps-vss-to-mechanical-drive-speed-converter/
and the concept of using the OEM speedo being recalibrated via the "SpeedBox" GPS-->Mech converter.

It's just not cheap like one of those dash mounted, digital read out GPS jobbies churned out of a sweat shop in the far east.

al-drive-speed-converter/
and the concept of using the OEM speedo being recalibrated via the "SpeedBox" GPS-->Mech converter.

It's just not cheap like one of those dash mounted, digital read out GPS jobbies churned out of a sweat shop in the far east.

Yeah. My biggest issue is the price. I would love to just change a gear, but this would definitely be the next best option. D0you happen to know what the size cable is for a Hilux?

 

[Heretic]

I don't mind GPS. The wife just doesn't like having to look at the radio to see the GPS speed. The tach being off also get's to me.

Why would the tach be off?

Same here. With the added power the regear allows me to actually drive on the highway. With the stock 4.55's it would be SCREAMING at 80mph.

Mine does indeed scream at 80+ MPH. Top speed seems to be around 86-87 MPH with my canopy and rack, maybe a little more now that I removed the Pelican box that was bolted to the front of the rack. Certainly not good for fuel efficiency, and probably not good for engine life.

Not that I would generally cruise at 80+ MPH, but I would very much like lower RPMs at 60-75 MPH. For off-road, if needed, I figure that I can always drop into 4-Lo if necessary, and if I find I need/want to crawl at even lower speeds, I can mod the XFer case to get a 4-Lo of~4.7:1 or a double case (in which I would probably go "whole hog" and convert to an R150/151 setup - maybe even a 6 speed conversion (I find the gaps in the 5 speeds annoying - but maybe once I add a turbo they would feel better).

 

[gigantorr]

Yeah. My biggest issue is the price. I would love to just change a gear, but this would definitely be the next best option. D0you happen to know what the size cable is for a Hilux?

I hear ya on the $ side of things - mate, I have to deal with USD:AUD exchange.

In terms of "size", what are you after?

The cable that came with the package that I bought was fabricated by the supplier (refer pic). The cable itself is 600 mm long. You can see from the pic that the Speedbox connector (refer Speedhut / Speedbox web page for tech specs) is on the right and the connector to the installed instrument cluster speedo is on the left (yellow housing).

Does that cover your question?

 

[BadPaddler]

Why would the tach be off?


Mine does indeed scream at 80+ MPH. Top speed seems to be around 86-87 MPH with my canopy and rack, maybe a little more now that I removed the Pelican box that was bolted to the front of the rack. Certainly not good for fuel efficiency, and probably not good for engine life.

Not that I would generally cruise at 80+ MPH, but I would very much like lower RPMs at 60-75 MPH. For off-road, if needed, I figure that I can always drop into 4-Lo if necessary, and if I find I need/want to crawl at even lower speeds, I can mod the XFer case to get a 4-Lo of~4.7:1 or a double case (in which I would probably go "whole hog" and convert to an R150/151 setup - maybe even a 6 speed conversion (I find the gaps in the 5 speeds annoying - but maybe once I add a turbo they would feel better).

Not Tach. Odometer.

 

[ttrmike]

This thread covers the topic of swapping speedometer drive gears:

Speedometer correction by T-case gear change - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/speedometer-correction-by-t-case-gear-change.480939/

 

[Mudder]

Is it a gear driven speedo? If so you can buy replacement tooth gears to adjust it to be correct.
Here’s the website I used to do mine.

What Gear Do I Need - Speedometer Cables

speedometercablesusa.com

 

[BadPaddler]

Is it a gear driven speedo? If so you can buy replacement tooth gears to adjust it to be correct.
Here’s the website I used to do mine.

What Gear Do I Need - Speedometer Cables

speedometercablesusa.com

Thanks!!! Did you have to replace both gears?