Ranger overdrive

Has anyone got experience with the range 2 speed overdrive with a 3 speed transmision?
I am thinking of this option for a transmission upgrade with a 350 engine and 4.11 gears in my 1972 FJ40.
The NV4500 option just seems like too much money.

Al

I have a 72 with a mildly modified stock (is that an oxymoron?)6cyl engine. I put a Fairy OD (no longer available) in it which helped a lot with highway noise and RPM's. I really liked it but when I went to 35 BFG's they took the place of the OD and using the Fairey unit at 55mph and the 6 cyl didn't work. After the speed limit went to 70 mph the engine can pull the speed but if I slow down much past that I need to go out of OD. If I had to do it over again I'd go with the larger tires and put the rest of the money into an SM465 for street & trail or an SM420 for mostly trail conversion and have it all.

Just my $.02
Kurt

Alstoy

I've got the Ranger with the 74 4 speed if its any help. I'm on my way to work for about two weeks (2 on 1 off) so I won't be back for awhile let me know if I can be of some help.

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