Matt Mead wrote:

> On Tue, 15 Feb 2005 11:41:06 GMT, Rob Munach <xlengr@mindspring.com>
> wrote:
>
>
>
>>I owned a 1987 BRAT for 9 years. Definitely one of the best vehicles I
>>have ever owned. It went off road really well although I wouldn't use it
>>for the Rubicon trail. It had a part-time two speed shift on the fly
>>transfer case with the hubs permanently locked. It also has adjustable
>>height torsion bars on the rear and adjustable height struts on the
>>front. Crap, the thing also had a gear driven cam and hydraulic lifters.
>>No maintenance at all. I kind of miss it. It was also was waaay better
>>lookin than the Baja. Mine didn't have the jump seats so the bed was
>>usable. I actually was able to put a Gold Wing back there.
>
>
>
> What is the t-case ratio in low-range? I've always wondered.....
>
> Matt
> 99 V-10 Super Duty, Super Cab 4x4
Don't know, but it ain't 4:1!

--
Rob Munach, PE
Excel Engineering
PO Box 1264
Carrboro, NC 27510

 

Matt Mead wrote:

> On Tue, 15 Feb 2005 11:41:06 GMT, Rob Munach <xlengr@mindspring.com>
> wrote:
>
>
>
>>I owned a 1987 BRAT for 9 years. Definitely one of the best vehicles I
>>have ever owned. It went off road really well although I wouldn't use it
>>for the Rubicon trail. It had a part-time two speed shift on the fly
>>transfer case with the hubs permanently locked. It also has adjustable
>>height torsion bars on the rear and adjustable height struts on the
>>front. Crap, the thing also had a gear driven cam and hydraulic lifters.
>>No maintenance at all. I kind of miss it. It was also was waaay better
>>lookin than the Baja. Mine didn't have the jump seats so the bed was
>>usable. I actually was able to put a Gold Wing back there.
>
>
>
> What is the t-case ratio in low-range? I've always wondered.....
>
> Matt
> 99 V-10 Super Duty, Super Cab 4x4
Don't know, but it ain't 4:1!

--
Rob Munach, PE
Excel Engineering
PO Box 1264
Carrboro, NC 27510

 

Matt Mead wrote:

> On Tue, 15 Feb 2005 11:41:06 GMT, Rob Munach <xlengr@mindspring.com>
> wrote:
>
>
>
>>I owned a 1987 BRAT for 9 years. Definitely one of the best vehicles I
>>have ever owned. It went off road really well although I wouldn't use it
>>for the Rubicon trail. It had a part-time two speed shift on the fly
>>transfer case with the hubs permanently locked. It also has adjustable
>>height torsion bars on the rear and adjustable height struts on the
>>front. Crap, the thing also had a gear driven cam and hydraulic lifters.
>>No maintenance at all. I kind of miss it. It was also was waaay better
>>lookin than the Baja. Mine didn't have the jump seats so the bed was
>>usable. I actually was able to put a Gold Wing back there.
>
>
>
> What is the t-case ratio in low-range? I've always wondered.....
>
> Matt
> 99 V-10 Super Duty, Super Cab 4x4
Don't know, but it ain't 4:1!

--
Rob Munach, PE
Excel Engineering
PO Box 1264
Carrboro, NC 27510

 

"Bonehenge" <Keep_it_in_the_newsgroup_please@aol.com> wrote in message
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trailer out of the back yard.
>
> On the Cape Cod National Seashore I need 4wd low on occasion. If I
> never needed it, I'd be tempted to take the OBW out there.

drop the pressure in all four tires to about 8 psi. much better traction,
with slightly less clearance, for sand running.

 

"Bonehenge" <Keep_it_in_the_newsgroup_please@aol.com> wrote in message
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trailer out of the back yard.
>
> On the Cape Cod National Seashore I need 4wd low on occasion. If I
> never needed it, I'd be tempted to take the OBW out there.

drop the pressure in all four tires to about 8 psi. much better traction,
with slightly less clearance, for sand running.

 

"Bonehenge" <Keep_it_in_the_newsgroup_please@aol.com> wrote in message
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trailer out of the back yard.
>
> On the Cape Cod National Seashore I need 4wd low on occasion. If I
> never needed it, I'd be tempted to take the OBW out there.

drop the pressure in all four tires to about 8 psi. much better traction,
with slightly less clearance, for sand running.

 

On Sat, 5 Mar 2005 18:37:21 -0500, "Tim" <jeeps@kear.tds.net> wrote:

>
>"Bonehenge" <Keep_it_in_the_newsgroup_please@aol.com> wrote in message
>news:265511pto5s2rm1mbjnflf6876hn7h7r8i@4ax.com.. .
> trailer out of the back yard.
>>
>> On the Cape Cod National Seashore I need 4wd low on occasion. If I
>> never needed it, I'd be tempted to take the OBW out there.
>
>drop the pressure in all four tires to about 8 psi. much better traction,
>with slightly less clearance, for sand running.


I know. <G>

There are sections where tight turns are necessary and 4WD low is
still very necessary. The OBW would definitely get stuck.

Barry

 

On Sat, 5 Mar 2005 18:37:21 -0500, "Tim" <jeeps@kear.tds.net> wrote:

>
>"Bonehenge" <Keep_it_in_the_newsgroup_please@aol.com> wrote in message
>news:265511pto5s2rm1mbjnflf6876hn7h7r8i@4ax.com.. .
> trailer out of the back yard.
>>
>> On the Cape Cod National Seashore I need 4wd low on occasion. If I
>> never needed it, I'd be tempted to take the OBW out there.
>
>drop the pressure in all four tires to about 8 psi. much better traction,
>with slightly less clearance, for sand running.


I know. <G>

There are sections where tight turns are necessary and 4WD low is
still very necessary. The OBW would definitely get stuck.

Barry

 

On Sat, 5 Mar 2005 18:37:21 -0500, "Tim" <jeeps@kear.tds.net> wrote:

>
>"Bonehenge" <Keep_it_in_the_newsgroup_please@aol.com> wrote in message
>news:265511pto5s2rm1mbjnflf6876hn7h7r8i@4ax.com.. .
> trailer out of the back yard.
>>
>> On the Cape Cod National Seashore I need 4wd low on occasion. If I
>> never needed it, I'd be tempted to take the OBW out there.
>
>drop the pressure in all four tires to about 8 psi. much better traction,
>with slightly less clearance, for sand running.


I know. <G>

There are sections where tight turns are necessary and 4WD low is
still very necessary. The OBW would definitely get stuck.

Barry

 

Some of the blazers, exploders etc that drive on island beach in NJ are
no more capable than an outback.