M5OD ratios - definitive answer??
Trailering
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From 3rd (1.79:1) to 4th (1.0:1) 
Wow!
The internal slave cylinder has been a problem. When I’m ready to install the new engine, hopefully there is a better slave cylinder assembly available.
Wow!The internal slave cylinder has been a problem. When I’m ready to install the new engine, hopefully there is a better slave cylinder assembly available.
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From: Angier, NC
Yea that spread between 3rd & 4th in the NP435 is a killer when pulling a load like the 20' clubs enclosed trailer but what helps is I have an Advance Adapter Range Splitter so I can split 3rd to 4th, an all the other gears too, and it makes it better.
I went with the splitter because I did not have the time to go junk yard hunting with work hours, and to buy one online they wanted crazy money for them.
Dave ----
I went with the splitter because I did not have the time to go junk yard hunting with work hours, and to buy one online they wanted crazy money for them.
Dave ----
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It only added 7.5 inches to the drive train but yea then short wheel base truck can run into problems.
I have a short bed truck so not as bad as yours.
It is fun to watch people look for the 4x4 stuff because of the twin sticks inside, and not find anything
I have to tell them is an over drive unit but can split all the gears making the NP435 an 8 speed transmission
Dave ----
I have a short bed truck so not as bad as yours.
It is fun to watch people look for the 4x4 stuff because of the twin sticks inside, and not find anything
I have to tell them is an over drive unit but can split all the gears making the NP435 an 8 speed transmission
Dave ----
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