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Old 01-18-2017, 10:37 AM
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Default Re: Peterbilt 6x6 Medium Hauler

Thanks! I believe I have an Axial trans that I could use. My concern is that the front driveshaft will be all into the transmission and that I would need to raise the transmission to clear it. I'm hoping to keep my interior intact with minimal hacking. I suppose I could raise it while not having to cut into the dash area, but not sure if that would be enough. If so, I'd consider it! It would definitely be cheaper! Pretty sure the Axial trans is 2.6:1 so I'd likely still get a 2:1 bolt-on reducer up front, as well. But still, that's way cheaper than the other options!

I definitely want to keep a multi-speed trans, though. And I like the idea of having a 3 speed where first gear will be for suuuuuper slow speed crawling. Most normal putting around would be in 2nd gear. 3rd gear would be used for those rare occasions where a walking pace would be required. I don't have a need or desire to go any faster than that!
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