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McCracken

McCracken

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I currently run a SM465 with a 203/205 doubler behind it. Needless to say she's a bit heavy. The combo is great for what I do but recently I've upgraded my suspension by purchasing a set of ORIs. I figure if I'm gonna start pimping the rig out I may want to rethink my weight how the truck is configured because the doubler hangs lower than I would like. The 205 is not clocked and because of this I've built a small skid. The skid, at times, gets hung. If I got rid of the doubler I could tuck my 4-link up higher and get a better break over angle. here's some pics.
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So, what I was considering was (gulp) going with an automatic with maybe a 300 behind it or maybe a 400 with a 205 and later on a black box between to get my gearing back and make things flat. How bad of an idea is this? Any other options I should consider. Just for reference I run a D60 front and a 14 rear and 43" SXs.
 
If you are for pimp points go th400 and an Atlas and be done forever.

Or you could go with a th350/400....and a D300 with 4:1 kit and be close to where you are now
 
Ron said:
If you are for pimp points go th400 and an Atlas and be done forever.

Or you could go with a th350/400....and a D300 with 4:1 kit and be close to where you are now
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I'd love to go with an Atlas but the funds won't allow it. I'm currently having to pay off the ORIs while saving to build the front four link. Maybe in a year or two I can but for now I'm just thinking out loud. As for the 300 that's why I was thinking about it. Less weight, same ratio, clocked and still gear driven (read:tough).
 
I'd go with an auto and the black box or magnum box with the 205. Clock the 205 up as desired.
 
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