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| posted on August 29th, 2013 at 05:19 PM |
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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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| posted on August 29th, 2013 at 05:27 PM |
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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.
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| posted on August 29th, 2013 at 05:32 PM |
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Thanks man!
It's already been machined for the difflock shaft. So it shouldn't need any more!
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mackaymanx
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| posted on August 29th, 2013 at 05:36 PM |
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Nice shifter, keep us informed how it performs. Has the gearbox got the locker boss? edit(ok so it has)
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| posted on August 29th, 2013 at 07:23 PM |
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posted by mackaymanx
Nice shifter, keep us informed how it performs. Has the gearbox got the locker boss? edit(ok so it has)
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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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| posted on August 29th, 2013 at 09:04 PM |
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Awesome mod Smiley. 
I want to add lockers to my Syncro...one day
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| posted on August 29th, 2013 at 09:50 PM |
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Awesome mod Smiley.
I want to add lockers to my Syncro...one day
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You have a Syncro? Way cool!
They are spensive though! especially if you're getting two!!
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