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WTB F&R gearing from 5-speed, poss. trade
Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2011 11:37 am
by Leafster
I'm looking to gear down the Deli. Has anyone retro-fitted a gearset from the 5-speed to an auto? With the larger tires the Deli is pretty doggy and I want to be able to tow a small trailer again.
Re: WTB F&R gearing from 5-speed, poss. trade
Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2011 11:49 am
by jessef
gearing is the same 4.875 in the differentials
you'll want to swap the auto trans out for a 5-spd
can be done and has been done. just takes some work
Re: WTB F&R gearing from 5-speed, poss. trade
Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2011 11:56 am
by Leafster
I guess I was mistaken from other posts that the differential ratios are lower on the manual tranny but I see that it's not. I actually adjusted the kick-down cable and the van is much better now that it's holding a lower gear for longer.
Re: WTB F&R gearing from 5-speed, poss. trade
Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2011 1:32 pm
by nxski
I haven't had any acceleration problems with 31" tires on my auto l300 (apart from the usual).
Sounds like you found your problem.
Re: WTB F&R gearing from 5-speed, poss. trade
Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2011 11:06 am
by Leafster
I did, having the transmission holding back longer helped a lot. It's also easier to manipulate the shifting points now so the van accelerates much better.