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 70 Jafa
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| posted on September 11th, 2012 at 01:45 PM |
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Rancho gearbox opinion
I am looking at having my swinging arm gearbox rebuilt, or replace it with a standard Rancho box. Would love to get Dangerous rebuild my box, but not
sure I can justified the cost. So what are people's experiences with standard Rancho boxes? I understand the qualitity of the bearings may not be
wonderful, but how well would one cope with a relatively standard 1600 twin port.
Alternatively any recommendations for rebuild existing box, all gears selected fine, and did not jump out of gear, but was niosey (may have partially
been the thrust bearing) and metal particals in oil.
Thanks Rob
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| posted on September 11th, 2012 at 02:15 PM |
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Why is Dangerous a cost to avoid, he will fix or replace what is broken and charge you for his time and parts. A quality job is worth the money,
instead of a rebuild that is built down to a price.
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| posted on September 11th, 2012 at 02:48 PM |
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Matt, Not saying it is a cost to avoid, just looking at cheaper options, may still go with David.
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| posted on September 11th, 2012 at 03:23 PM |
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If you do buy a Rancho Box with some good items in it
I would send it to Dangerous Before fitting to let him strip and check it out
I have seen a few of them not very well put together or cleaned correctly
A quick strip before may save you a more costly excerise later and the box may last you the life of the car
Or as per Matt just get Dave to build you one the way you want it
warranty issues will be costly with a Rancho
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| posted on September 11th, 2012 at 04:20 PM |
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Doesn't matter how you look at it, transmission are expensive to buy or rebuild if you want it to be strong and reliable. No real way around it
unless you find a 2nd hand upgraded box next to nothing, but thats a slim chance.
Doesn't matter what I have looked at regardless of car make or year or model. the figure I come across the most is 3-5k for anything decent.
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| posted on September 11th, 2012 at 05:48 PM |
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Dangerous.. End of story
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| posted on September 11th, 2012 at 06:47 PM |
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OK interesting comments, I suppose I know the answer you get what you pay for. If I need to have a Rancho inspected, it does not sound like a cost
effective option. I will talk to Dangerous again.
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| posted on September 11th, 2012 at 07:02 PM |
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You said yourself, the bearings are not good......yep, what more do you want. Hearsay is out there where people have had issues. I know of some too,
but I've not had one myself. I always think it's better in the long run to rebuild yours. Sometimes it'll need only a few parts replaced and may be
cheaper outright. There are other shops that you could consider although in my opinion buy once, cry once. A good quality transmission will live for
many years.
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| posted on September 11th, 2012 at 07:23 PM |
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I have a Rancho thats done a of work , it's over 10 years and 100,000 km's old . I'm keen to strip it down for a syncro replacement and rerace as
I'm upgrading to a bigger stroker engine next year. Guess i got lucky.
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| posted on September 11th, 2012 at 09:46 PM |
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You could always try German Autos at Geebung.
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| posted on September 11th, 2012 at 10:36 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
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I agree.
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| posted on September 12th, 2012 at 07:56 AM |
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Mmmm, yep , you COULD try Leon's too. I know where I go, I've had tranny's from Hellbug, Muller n Muller, German Auto, Leon's, Mac Tuned, Custom
and DB. Fix yours, that way your fixing what is necessary.
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| posted on September 12th, 2012 at 08:04 AM |
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I cannot see the logic in buying a Rancho box and giving it to Dave to strip down, just get yours over hauled by Dave and be done with it, at least
you know you will get a good box built with lots of love.
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| posted on September 12th, 2012 at 09:05 AM |
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whats wrong with the gear box anyway ????????
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| posted on September 12th, 2012 at 09:28 AM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by DakDak67
I have a Rancho thats done a of work , it's over 10 years and 100,000 km's old . I'm keen to strip it down for a syncro replacement and rerace as
I'm upgrading to a bigger stroker engine next year. Guess i got lucky.
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Bigger? Are you not already running a pretty big set up you greedy bugger?
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| posted on September 12th, 2012 at 02:44 PM |
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I wonder if dave does other "non vw" gearboxes? say like eg. suby, mustang etc ?
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| posted on September 12th, 2012 at 05:09 PM |
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He doesn't 
Dave has done 3 for me (VW).
Beautiful!!!
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| posted on September 12th, 2012 at 07:32 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by 68BUS
| Quote: | Originally
posted by DakDak67
I have a Rancho thats done a of work , it's over 10 years and 100,000 km's old . I'm keen to strip it down for a syncro replacement and rerace as
I'm upgrading to a bigger stroker engine next year. Guess i got lucky.
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Bigger? Are you not already running a pretty big set up you greedy bugger?
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Yeh, I'm keen to go for a 2332/48IDA combo with Porsche cooling. 
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| posted on September 12th, 2012 at 08:13 PM |
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I'm Grinning in anticipation.
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