Everything I've seen says you are looking at 2k for the Atlas II.
Jim O'Brien
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My jeep page
Jim O'Brien
[email protected]
My jeep page
Atlas II pricing
G
Okay, after my recent accident I'm looking at having a little money to spend on the Jeep. I was thinking either an AA SYE and 4:1 kit or a Atlas II.
I know that the 4:1 is like $1000 and the SYE is $300.
Who has the best price on the 4.3:1 Atlas?
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John
95.5 YJ with "stuff"
http://SonsofThunder4x4.com
I know that the 4:1 is like $1000 and the SYE is $300.
Who has the best price on the 4.3:1 Atlas?
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John
95.5 YJ with "stuff"
http://SonsofThunder4x4.com
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G
The atlas II pricing is usually a push with the parts and labor you need to convert the stock case. you have to budget for a new rear drive shaft in either case. the atlas will also need a new front drive shaft and shift levers. this will make the atlas installation about $500 to $700 more than the 4/1 kit but the extra beef and mode selection ( Hi 2x4, Hi 4x4, Lo 4x4, Lo 2x4 ) is worth it.
G
That seems to be about the going rate for the 3.8 version.
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John
95.5 YJ with "stuff"
http://SonsofThunder4x4.com
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John
95.5 YJ with "stuff"
http://SonsofThunder4x4.com
G
I know I saw the 4.3 version under 2000 with the shifters I just can't remember where, I will try and dig it up and post it. By the way kudos to rustys they have great prices and are super nice.
absolutjeep
http://members.tripod.com/iluvjeeps
absolutjeep
http://members.tripod.com/iluvjeeps
G
I know 2 people with the Atlas II in their rigs. Both have had problems with it popping out of gear right in the middle of tackling various obstacles. I don't know if these are isolated cases or not but you may want to inquire about this to see if it is a more widespread problem.
G
From $200 to $400 difference in price between 3.8 and 4.3. Usually $1,800 and change for the 3.8 up to $2,400 and change for the 4.3. This is complete. Shifters and all. Would suggest the sight glass option so that you can tell how much oil is in the unit.
I have the 4.3. It is my second one. The first was one of the first 4.3's that AA made, and there were some problems with both it and the service. All has been worked out and am now very pleased with it. See details on my web site if you like.
It does pop out of gear from time to time. Has to do with one of the shift levers hitting against something I think, or may be an adjustment on the lever connections. One of these days I will check it out. I do know that AA had a new shift lever set up on the second unit I got. I replaced the original levers on the second unit simply because I had bent the shift levers to suit my own taste. May be that the jumping out of gear problem is connected with the older style shifter setup. All these fittings are external, BTW. Nothing inside the unit has been modified.
On the trail the Atlas is a real pleasure to use. I normally run 2 WD LOW and only shift into 4 WD when necessary. With the Detroit in the rear axle and the slow speed afforded by the gearing (75:1 crawl ratio) I can do lots of stuff in 2 WD. Shift into 4 WD, then hit the button for the front ARB for the most difficult of conditions. Lots of versatility. Only slightly annoying situation is that I have to shift into 2 WD HIGH from time to time to keep up with the group when we actually get onto a "semi road" type trail. 18 mph in low overdrive is about the top speed for the low side of the transfer case, and that is some fairly high rpms, but it shifts from 2 WD LOW into 2 WD HIGH while it is rolling. Going back into LOW range is best done at much slower speeds - 5 mph or under.
Lastly, look inside one of those Atlas cases. Looks like a Mack truck. Big gears, strong case, heavy duty!!! Really is impressive.
Doug '97 TJ
My Web Site
I have the 4.3. It is my second one. The first was one of the first 4.3's that AA made, and there were some problems with both it and the service. All has been worked out and am now very pleased with it. See details on my web site if you like.
It does pop out of gear from time to time. Has to do with one of the shift levers hitting against something I think, or may be an adjustment on the lever connections. One of these days I will check it out. I do know that AA had a new shift lever set up on the second unit I got. I replaced the original levers on the second unit simply because I had bent the shift levers to suit my own taste. May be that the jumping out of gear problem is connected with the older style shifter setup. All these fittings are external, BTW. Nothing inside the unit has been modified.
On the trail the Atlas is a real pleasure to use. I normally run 2 WD LOW and only shift into 4 WD when necessary. With the Detroit in the rear axle and the slow speed afforded by the gearing (75:1 crawl ratio) I can do lots of stuff in 2 WD. Shift into 4 WD, then hit the button for the front ARB for the most difficult of conditions. Lots of versatility. Only slightly annoying situation is that I have to shift into 2 WD HIGH from time to time to keep up with the group when we actually get onto a "semi road" type trail. 18 mph in low overdrive is about the top speed for the low side of the transfer case, and that is some fairly high rpms, but it shifts from 2 WD LOW into 2 WD HIGH while it is rolling. Going back into LOW range is best done at much slower speeds - 5 mph or under.
Lastly, look inside one of those Atlas cases. Looks like a Mack truck. Big gears, strong case, heavy duty!!! Really is impressive.
Doug '97 TJ
My Web Site
G
had trouble with my atlas jumping out of gear under load ( front axle ). cleared the problem by cutting the hole in floor boards a little bigger. the drive train was torquing over and the linkage was forced out when it hit the side of the first hole.
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