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The thread about going slower in an FJ62 made me think of what the perfect wheeling setup for a 60 series would be. I guess the engine you choose or want would affect the final ratios, but my choice would be: H55F + Marlin Box with 4.70 gears + FJ60 split case (2.276 gears) + 4.88 diffs with ARB's + rear full floater axle, running the new generation Longfield/inners and pushing radial 37" tires on non-beadlocked steel wheels. Here's some details:
- H55F because I drive my wagon on long highway trips, gotta have at least some overdrive capabilities
- Marlin box (when and if it becomes available) because it's a proven design, allows a wide spread of gear rations, shortens the rear driveshaft, and because a third shifter is always a conversation piece
-FJ60 split case because it's the lowest available ratio for the H55F, and because it's a pretty strong case
- 4.88's because they're a fine balance between strength/ratio/overdrive.
- Rear full floater because a locker and 37" tires are going to put a lot of strain on a semi-floater
-37" tires because they fit nicely in the wheel wells of a SOA 60 series, they give you good clearance for the underbody, and because they're the biggest radial tires you can buy. Radials because I drive on the highway and can't justify replacing tires too often. Steel rims for the strength and trail fix possibilities, no beadlocks because my ideal FJ60 is a long range cruiser.
I know there's a million different opinions out there, please share, I'd like to compare them.
- H55F because I drive my wagon on long highway trips, gotta have at least some overdrive capabilities
- Marlin box (when and if it becomes available) because it's a proven design, allows a wide spread of gear rations, shortens the rear driveshaft, and because a third shifter is always a conversation piece
-FJ60 split case because it's the lowest available ratio for the H55F, and because it's a pretty strong case
- 4.88's because they're a fine balance between strength/ratio/overdrive.
- Rear full floater because a locker and 37" tires are going to put a lot of strain on a semi-floater
-37" tires because they fit nicely in the wheel wells of a SOA 60 series, they give you good clearance for the underbody, and because they're the biggest radial tires you can buy. Radials because I drive on the highway and can't justify replacing tires too often. Steel rims for the strength and trail fix possibilities, no beadlocks because my ideal FJ60 is a long range cruiser.
I know there's a million different opinions out there, please share, I'd like to compare them.
Everything else mentioned sounds good.
. I was just about floored. I only got like 13 on the way out because the wind driving through SD was vicious.
