Ordered Gear Vendors OD today

[Guest00]

Since the last trip w/ 5th and transmission overheating in OD lock up, 2k rpm at less than 40* ambient I ordered a GV OD unit.

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2K, 2500, Quad, 4x4, 3:54LSD, A/T, reese 15k 5th slider, EASLEY BULL BAR, WESTIN NERFS, TA's, 9000's, stealth DD2's, DD Boost & elbow, ISSPRO pyro & boost, Turbo Lifesaver, JARDINE 4", DTT VB,TC,TC SAVER and AUX COOLER, PAC BRAKE, MAG HYTECH TP& DC, onboard.
pullee #1 26' Arctic Fox 5th
#2 22' car hauler w/ 76 Pinto 392cid or 68 Cyclone GT Cobra Jet FB
NRA-LIFE, VFW-LIFE, SoCSA-LIFE, SASS

 

[Champane Flight]

Hey J,How much is the GVO/D? Been thinking about it. Would be nice to have a splitter. Get rid of wide splits between 2-3-4.

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95 Dodge 2500 Luverne grill guard,headache rack,running boards and Amzoiled. Soon to be mildly bombed. 84 Dodge d-150, 318 Hooker headers,Edelbrok intake,mallory ignition,Carter Afb,Accel coil,and Custom dual exhaust. Boat,fifthwheel,motorcycles,and shop,job to support toys. Yuck...

 

[Cliffman]

JNutter,

I had a GV splitter in my 94 auto. One thing to keep in mind, you cant use the engine / transmission as a break with the Gear Vender splitter engaged when going down hill. One good thing about the GV and an auto, is that you can shift at WOT!!!. It's actually pretty smooth. You might reconsider and take a look at the US Gear. Just my . 02


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2001 Driftwood 3500 Quad Cab 4x4, Long Bed, 5. 9L HO Cummins Diesel (ETH), 6-Speed HD Manual (DEE) Loven the shift thing (Arrrrrh), 3:54, SLT+, 3. 54 Anti-Spin Axle, Camper Special Group, Trailer Tow Group, 18,000 LB 5th Wheel Hitch, Leather, Sliding Rear Window, BDs E-Brake, Rhino Liner (gray), Velvet ride shackles, cup smoothy, Power Edge box / EZ Box w/elbo, DD Stage III injectors, McLeod Dual Disk Clutch, K&N, SPA Gauges, Jardine Exhaust, 16cm turbo housing. Love the smell of diesel in the morning. Hope your watchen DC cuz every thing you see here is a big lie, Hehe.

 

[Guest00]

I looked at the US Gear unit but they can self destruct the auto drivetrain if not shifted just right. The GV hooks into the chassis computer and will auto shift to direct and lock out od when ex. brake and/ or 4 wheel drive is/ are engauged. There were a couple of used US G unit for sale last month, less than 5k mi off of autos for $800 - 900. They did not like the shift qualities with the auto. With an auto the gear split in 4x4 is unnecessary so the US G in 4x is a non issue. If a US G self destructs the truck is dead in the water as it is installed between the transmission and xfer case, the GV is mounted on the output of the xfercase to the rear axle so if it self destructs you can still use the front axle to limp in some where.
Just a note: $2495, includes auto shift electronics and harnesses - GV is increasing prices the 1st of March.

[This message has been edited by JNutter (edited 02-15-2001). ]

 

[JSchooley]

Jack,

I think you made a good choice. I think you'll like it a lot.

John

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John S. '99 QC 1T 4. 11 A/T Leather Driftwood, 50 Gal aux tank/tool box, gearvendors, BD brake/autolok, BD ISB comp, guages, BD Pressure Lock and Pract. Sol. Boost Elbow.

Just a Little BOMBed and liking it a lot.

 

[Iceman1]

Congrat's on stepping in the world of being able to split'em. I am sure reguardless of the unit you choose each has its own advantages/disadvantages over the other. The unit I have came with the truck when I got it. Yes, it is a pain of not using the exhaust brake with the unit engaged. But will just have to live with that. Key advantages of using a splitter is putting the right gear ratio to the power or visa versa. I normally pull the 5'er in 4th over. If I need the exhaust brake then shiftup to straight 5th and hit the switch for the brake. Sorry for the long post. You will also like the increase in MPG when running empter... Check out this link: http://www.usgear.com/dr_ratio.htm#518%20Overdrive

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1997 3500 SLT, Ext cab, 5spd, TST #11, GV Aux Trans, BD exhaust, Kelderman Air Ride, 60 Gallon fuel tank, Clifford Security, Reese 20k 4way 5th wheel hitch, Boost/EGT gauges, K&N air filter, Rancho RS9000 shocks, Brush Guard, DZee full length running boards.

 

[Jumbo Jet]

Ordered me a Gearvendors O/U too. I communicated with JSchooley first. It's nice to have experience to help make those high $$ decisions.

I have a 5 speed with 4. 10 gears and was looking for a taller gear when empty, and something to fill the gap between 3rd & 4th.

I'm going to keep the original drive shaft and have a new one built for the GV.

Wife told me to go ahead and buy a Duramax after she rode in one. I'd rather run the Cummins.

 

[Paul]

It is a pretty expensive add on, but you will wonder how you ever drove your truck without it.

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Paul A. Schmidt
95, 4X4, SLT 2500, 5 spd. , 4. 10, 270 hp. ,675ft. lb. TST, AFC spring kit,215hp. injectors,16cm2 turbo housing, Pacbrake, Walker muffler,
GearVendor O. D. , CenterForce Dual Friction clutch.
Eastern PA.

 

[JohnB]

JNUTTER---Please post your GearVendors installation and user comments when you do it. I have also been thinking of this unit. My father in law had one in a gas pick up with an automatic ten years ago and it worked slick.

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01 2500,SB, Club Cab, 5spd,3. 54 LS, Bright White, Camel Leather. 01 Sunnybrook 27' 5ver--All Stock

 

[Guest00]

Originally posted by Jumbo Jet:
I'm going to keep the original drive shaft and have a new one built for the GV.

GOOD IDEA think I will too.

Wife told me to go ahead and buy a Duramax after she rode in one.

BAD IDEA!!!

 

[Guest00]

It's here . Arrived yesterday. Since I have to work in the BIG shop, It will pobably be next month when it get's installed.
Well packaged, UPS boogered the box real good but couln't damage the goods, well engineered packaging. Exellent instuction/ installation book and schematics.
I figure 1/2 day for the gear box install and one full day for the wiring and electonic systems interface ( I'm anal about wiring ).
A few hours for drive shaft install and testing.
We will see how long it really takes.

[This message has been edited by JNutter (edited 02-22-2001). ]

 

[Jumbo Jet]

Mine arrived Friday 2/23.

Have you picked up your two quarts of GM Part # 12346190 or Mopar #04874459 synthetic gear oil?

If it warms up, I might do mine this weekend and have the drive shaft built on Monday.

Looks like fun. It's a good thing my Dad bought me an Erector set when I was 8 years old - back in 1957.