doubler vs D300 4.1 kit? options/input please

Chris_Keziah said:
Sounds like a great temperament to be running a business,
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Why...this one place I'm talking about sells stuff that to me is retarted with what options they offer/dont offer that's all. They still get lots of my business until I get my own table then game changer
 
marty79 said:
Why...this one place I'm talking about sells stuff that to me is retarted with what options they offer/dont offer that's all. They still get lots of my business until I get my own table then game changer
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More so referring to the fact that you can't handle issue's with a level head with vendors. Have fun with that as I can guarantee you that you will run into issues, at that moment you'll have choice to either burn bridges with a vendor or approach the issue like an adult.
 
marty79 said:
Why...this one place I'm talking about sells stuff that to me is retarted with what options they offer/dont offer that's all. They still get lots of my business until I get my own table then game changer
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Also, at some point, it’ll be YOU that messes up and you’ll hope for understanding. @Chris_Keziah has a repeat customer that continues to send him work over and over again. You’re going to want customers like that, and you probably have some already. Imagine if they weren’t happy with something you did. Something small, like you could fix it in no time and make it right. But what if they never told you? What if you didn’t know and they just left to never come back, only to spread word around that you’re an awful fabricator and your service is junk, all over the simplest thing. That’s not fair at all man.
 
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Chris_Keziah said:
More so referring to the fact that you can't handle issue's with a level head with vendors. Have fun with that as I can guarantee you that you will run into issues, at that moment you'll have choice to either burn bridges with a vendor or approach the issue like an adult.
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Yes very true. I did with the van Alstine company and they did me right...for whatever reason with that issue on drive slugs I didn't feel up to it...who knows maybe since I figured they knew of me from here I would've gotten the treatment I've gotten used to getting from here?!?! :confused::gtfo:Probably stupid but probably had some to do with it lol
 
Here. We. Go. Time to tell argue with John about how to be a better employee, fabricator, business owner, etc.

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77GreenMachine said:
What if you didn’t know and they just left to never come back, only to spread word around that you’re an awful fabricator and your service is junk, all over thing simplest thing. That’s not fair at all man
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I got it I got it, point made fellas
 
Anyways let's not totally derail this thread.....I appreciate all the input and business criticisms as well lol
 
NickMaul said:
I’ve actually wheeled a Dana 300 4:1 case :flipoff2:

And it shifted fine for the record. Just couldn’t stop leaking through the shift rails :D


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Pretty sure you haven't wheeled in this decade so you argument is invalid :flipoff2:
 
Chris_Keziah said:
gtfo web wheeler
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OMG I just realized you’re right. At this point Fuller has a running rig, more trail time and more experience than @NickMaul and Fuller has kids and changes jobs and moves every year. Geez you’re worthless man, just part it out already and give it up. You suck at life :flipoff2:
NickMaul said:
I’ve actually wheeled a Dana 300 4:1 case :flipoff2:

And it shifted fine for the record. Just couldn’t stop leaking through the shift rails :D


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marty79 said:
Anyways let's not totally derail this thread.....I appreciate all the input and business criticisms as well lol
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I think you stick with a eco box underdrive and a np205 case or the 203/205 doubler. My NWF eco box was roughly $900 shipped. The companies that supply either option have great reputations so wherever you find the best deal is going to be money well spent.

If you had a jeep platform I would suggest a 4:1 Dana 300 because of the price but it sounds like your plans are to have a much heavier rig :)


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NickMaul said:
it sounds like your plans are to have a much heavier rig
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yeah the mountaineer is already quite heavier than jeeps I've had and with this being full bodied rig, it will def be probably 6k+ weight, 6500 by the time cage and all is done.
And at this point, someone else has pointed me in the direction of 1356/205 doubler that is super easy to make, super strong and can make myself....that means more money spent on other fancy parts lol,
 
77GreenMachine said:
changes jobs
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hey hey lol I've been self employed technically for a long time now, just had a few "trials" along the way but almost 2yrs now back full time and will remain that way for good. Shop is built and getting ready to finally LLC myself and once I get my CNC going, oh it's game on for a turn of events for me
 
marty79 said:
And I never said I wasn't, live and learn I suppose. Moving on though, thank you
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I don't know you, but I've read many of your posts. Appears you are indeed living, but certainly not learning! As a small business owner, I have to own my company's mistakes, and I have to work through vendor mistakes/oversights on a weekly basis. That's part of life. I mean this with all due respect, if you allow your inability control your emotions and anger to control your decision making, you will struggle the rest of your life, personally and professuinally.
 
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D2320M said:
I don't know you, but I've read many of your posts. Appears you are indeed living, but certainly not learning! As a small business owner, I have to own my company's mistakes, and I have to work through vendor mistakes/oversights on a weekly basis. That's part of life. I mean this with all due respect, if you allow your inability to control your emotions and anger to control your decision making, you will struggle the rest of your life, personally and professuinally.
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yes I agree and am very much aware, been doing this long enough. I just have different times/moments when I don't feel like dealing with someone/something usually cause I'm already flustered or maybe even stressed/pissed off lol, so in that moment not gonna deal with a small issue if I don't have to. I ate that little issue and moved on. I don't bash the company the way maybe I sounded like, I moved on and I still buy stuff from them. Just like Barnes I love theirs stuff but hate some of the little stupid options lol, just is what it is nothing bad though, doesn't keep me from buying their products until I am able to cut my own to my own likes and needs.
 
anyone know what years trucks have the Ford 31 spline NP205? that's now my plan and I'm sticking to it lol. 1356/205!
 
NickMaul said:
All married ford cases are 31 spline IIRC

NP205

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thanks for the link, that's exactly what I needed. Found local junkyard 1356s for 100 so now onto the 205!
 
Stuntman Autoworks said:
Just buy @Jody Treadway dana 300 its already built and will handle more than you will throw at it.
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Haha not with this build. I cant turn down a case setup that's plenty strong and easy to build and on the budget. This means I can spend money on a fancier stuff like carrier bearing shaft rather than making one lol and more engine upgrades
 
Jody Treadway said:
No doubt a 205 is stronger. Be aware that packaging a 203/205 will be a chore.
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Been there done that....

Chris_Keziah said:
Sounds like a great temperament to be running a business, ECGS is literally one of the easiest companies to work with (assuming that's where you got the stubs and slugs from).

Being that you're running a 4R70W and 5.0 I really doubt it'll need the stupid low gearing if the axles will have 5.13/5.38s. You be better off just running a factory BW case or maybe even a 231 or 241. You couldn't pay me to run a 300 or 203/205 (well you could but I'd just sell it and buy an atlas). The only non-Atlas doubler I would ever consider running would be a NWF box to a np205, however by the time you get that together you're likely close to the cost of an Atlas.
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I have about $800 - $900 in my 203/205 set up.... Most if it was the Jeb's doubler kit.
 
marty79 said:
Haha not with this build. I cant turn down a case setup that's plenty strong and easy to build and on the budget. This means I can spend money on a fancier stuff like carrier bearing shaft rather than making one lol and more engine upgrades
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FYI- I ran a Jody built 300 behind my SBF on stickies, driving like a total idiot for years. Broke an RCV, split an ARB in half and a few ujoints. The case did just fine.
Chances are my 5.0 has a little more ass than yours will. ;)
 
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