T3 Gearbox 'Ears'

Hey all.

I picked up this 5 speed box on the weekend. Getting it ready to fit into my Baja. Just a couple of quick questions.

It has 4 little ears on the bottom side of the gearbox. The 2 on the LHS have holes drilled through them. Firstly what are they there for? (tabs for some sort of factory install and removal cradle?)
And it doesn't matter if I can them off? They are a touch too wide and grabbing on the framehorns when I sit the box in place. I want to cut into the horns as little as possible so I might just chop these off. Unless anyone can give a reason why not to?











Thanks all.


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They are used in the machining process for the gearbox, they basically locate the gearbox in a jig. Cut them away if you don't want them.

Thanks man!

It's already been machined for the difflock shaft. So it shouldn't need any more!


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Nice shifter, keep us informed how it performs. Has the gearbox got the locker boss? edit(ok so it has)

mackaymanx wrote:Nice shifter, keep us informed how it performs. Has the gearbox got the locker boss? edit(ok so it has)

Will do. But I have to work out how to get it connected and working first!

And yes. Has locker boss. I've had it machined through. And have difflock, air cylinder and lots of other bits and pieces that I need to bring together now 😀
Going to be a wild ride when she's done 🤘


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Awesome mod Smiley. 👍 👍

I want to add lockers to my Syncro...one day

matberry wrote:Awesome mod Smiley. 👍 👍

I want to add lockers to my Syncro...one day

You have a Syncro? Way cool!

They are spensive though! especially if you're getting two!!


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