[quote author=98rammer link=board=16;threadid=23371;start=0#msg220917
most don't seem to hold up well to higher hp trucks, especially the gear vendors.
98rammer:

I have had one in my truck for 100K miles with no problem. The factory says they are good for up to 1100 ft. lbs torque.
IMO they are a pretty good product.

John (DH)

 

An Exhaust brake will ruin the Gear Vendors OD in short time.

A U.S. Gear OD would be much better for Exhaust brake use, as the Gear Vendors is just a miniature auto tranny.

Neither the U.S. Gear, or Gear Vendors is a gear slitter. It is only an O.D.

You cannot make your 5-speed a 10-speed with these units.

Last I heard U.S. Gear is working on the proper ratio to make it a gear splitter, and O.D. instead of just an O.D.

Merrick

 

[quote author=MCummings link=board=16;threadid=23371;start=15#msg220930 date=1071002303]...cut... Neither the U.S. Gear, or Gear Vendors is a gear slitter. It is only an O.D.

You cannot make your 5-speed a 10-speed with these units.
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Merrick
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AFAIK, that's only true for the USG. My GV, & AFAIK, all other GV's are splitters. That's why you'll often see *pick-a-gear*-OVER in discussions of the GV.

One other drawback (if you can call it that -- not for me) is the fact that it's mounted AFTER the xfr case so can't be used in 4WD. Non-issue for my use. OTOH, the USG is mntd btwn the xfr case & tranny so CAN be used in 4WD.

 

im not interested in the overdrive....im wanting the six speed because of the bigger input shaft so we dont have to put the big input shaft in a 4500.
still havent found one though.....