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as far as I know, the gearing is slightly different. Im sure it's been done and could be done again, but I am under the impression that, similar to VVT vs non VVT compatibility, electric and manual transfer is the same.
The gearing is different.
The 2005+ manual boxes are higher in both ranges so not much good.
The newer auto box, however, has the same ratio in HI range as the older boxes, but LO range is 23% lower. This would be the main reason for changing, as well as the newer models having a stronger chain.
For those of us running near-standard tyre sizes and/or bigger engines, it would mean better LO range without affecting the cruising speed. (A rocklobster drops HI range by 10%)
An even better combination would be the HI range gears from a newer manual car, LO range from a newer automatic and the diffs from a newer manual. If possible, this would give near-stock HI range and 35% lower LO range!
Right bear with me on this guys............so if I fit a transfer box from a 2005 on jimny to my 2006 jim the HI range(standard 2 wheel drive and standard 4 wheel drive) will be the same but when in LO range it would give me a 23% reduction! which will help emensely if I fit bigger tyres ( was thinking of 235 75 15).
Ive got a switch thats between my manual t box and hubs so I can have 2 low, just a basic switch.its more a question of how the electric t box changes gear?
Is it only electric t box's from an auto jimny that have the lower ratio low box?
Check out the link I posted earlier for the ratios. Yes, only electric autos.
Yes how they change gear, and how the shafts mate together.
Ideally I'd want a gear stick though as every vehicle I've driven with electric range shift has driven me mad! I can't imagine the Suzuki system is any better.
Electric tboxes are different and cannot be converted. Manual ones can be fitted to cars made with electric ones with a bit of wiring trickery to fool the electrics
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2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses
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