Re: Axle ratios, continued

Posted by CNKS on April 27, 2005 at 18:00:26 from (204.249.178.138):

In Reply to: Re: Axle ratios, continued posted by NDS on April 27, 2005 at 16:13:22:

I really haven't tried 2nd, I drive mostly on 2-lane, and don't like holding up traffic. Compare a 20-30 mph headwind to an 80 mile grade -- that's how long I would have had to use 2nd on my last trip. I did remotely consider an add on split range, sort of like a 2 speed axle, with that in 2nd overdrive, rpm would be high, but not excessive -- costs about $3000 installed -- can't justify it for as little towing as I do. Perhaps I drive too fast. I usually try to maintain 60-65 mph, last trip I tried 60 mph, temperature did not drop any. It does not overheat when it's fairly flat with no wind -- with a grade, you go up for a while, then you likely have the same distance down, and a chance to cool off. Even when flat, the headwind is always there. With my luck, the only time its behind me is when I'm running empty. Average wind speed at Dodge City KS is 13 mph -- 24 hr average -- meaning in 3/4 of the time somewhere between 10 and 30, with higher gusts.

Follow Ups:

• Re: Axle ratios, continued lee 20:15:47 04/27/05 (0)
• Re: Axle ratios, continued NDS 18:41:50 04/27/05 (4)
  • Re: Axle ratios, continued CNKS 18:53:21 04/27/05 (3)
    • Re: Axle ratios, continued onefarmer 12:41:29 04/28/05 (2)
      • Re: Axle ratios, continued CNKS 15:07:25 04/28/05 (1)
        • Re: Axle ratios, continued onefarmer 09:17:16 04/29/05 (0)

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