> One possibility you might consider is is a 4.1 R&P gear ratio It is a
> gearing step in-between stock & the Roverdrive.
>
The Roverdrive is ridiculously expensive in my opinion but it has a two
distinct advantages over different R&P's and Ashcroft gears in the T-case.
A lower numerical gear ratio in the differential will certainly make you go
faster (provided there is enough power), but that holds true all the time...
even in low range when you WANT to go really slow. I believe the Ashcroft
kit only changes the high range so it is better in that respect. Ignoring
money I would choose the Roverdrive because your higher gearing is only
there when you want it. The other big benefit which I don't think can be
overstated is the ability to split gears. Now, with the Fairey OD it
wouldn't be a good idea to split 1st or 2nd because the torque is too great.
The Roverdrive should be useful for all gears. Many times I have used the
Fairey where I shouldn't have off road because it put the RPM's in the sweet
spot for a climb. Everything just seems so much smoother when the engine
isn't working as hard or revving to the moon.
If you are even a little money conscious go for the Ashcroft gears over
the Roverdrive if you off-road at all. If you don't get off the tarmac the
R&P swap is probably the easiest.
Kirk
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