5sp to 6sp conversion
10-30-2005, 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by triplem383
Has anyone come up with a way to hook up speedo on 97 3500, if I convert to 6sp manuel?
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10-30-2005, 09:53 AM
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Looking at your sig, you added 4wd transfer case to 2wd duelly? New Dodge trucks with 6sp, speedo runs off toner ring in rearend. With transfer case hookup, is speedo accurate? My truck spends 95% of its life under 46ft trailer, and must have speedo, because of amount and variety I travel.
10-30-2005, 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by triplem383
Looking at your sig, you added 4wd transfer case to 2wd duelly? New Dodge trucks with 6sp, speedo runs off toner ring in rearend. With transfer case hookup, is speedo accurate? My truck spends 95% of its life under 46ft trailer, and must have speedo, because of amount and variety I travel.
I got my Tranny from Blumenthal MFG...1-3/8" input shaft, NV5600.
I got the NV241DLD t-case from Transfer Case Express. I was going to go with a NV241DHD (a little heavier, and has PTO Provision) but he didn't have the parts to build on with the speedo gear for a NV5600, and I needed the truck, so...
HTH, any more questions?
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10-30-2005, 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by triplem383
What are drive shaft issues, etc?
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10-30-2005, 11:45 AM
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It is an expensive item just to keep the speedo, but the six speed is worth it!! I also think I'll use the low range of the t-case pulling trailers around farmers barnlots, and pulling some of the heavy implements we do as well. Don't know yet, haven't got the t-case shifter installed yet, but I'm working on it
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10-31-2005, 09:10 AM
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Got one of those too, but the old men who occasionally drive my truck have NO idea what that is!!
There are probably other ways you could do it, but I think there are advantage to the t-case...especially if you tow a lot. Jockeying trailers around in tight spaces would be easier with a slower gear, and climing hills into barnlots with heavy loads will be easier too!
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There are probably other ways you could do it, but I think there are advantage to the t-case...especially if you tow a lot. Jockeying trailers around in tight spaces would be easier with a slower gear, and climing hills into barnlots with heavy loads will be easier too!
Chris
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