So does this mean the only new OD unit available is from Gear Vendors?
Doug Nash OD Installed but...
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So does this mean the only new OD unit available is from Gear Vendors?
kcw12
CrazedCountryRebel
I have a doug nash on a back of a c6.
NCheek
Howdy
DING DING DING, We have a winner.
Going to call Jim at US Gear for compatibility issues between Doug Nash and Dual Range boxes and see if it is worth my while to purchase second box...
f-two-fiddy
Registered User
If it were Me. I'd just swap the R&P to 3.08:1 or more if possible.
NCheek
Howdy
You know Mel, I didn't think about these, but it is another option for overdrive, but it's only for four speeds or the NV4500, and its the only true underdrive outside of using a brownie. LINKY
After talking to Jim today, he said that due to small design changes over the years (larger bearings resulting in slightly different cases, different gear pitch - 10* in the DN, 16* in the USG, and different input adapters) would make frankensteining two cases together a long shot at best. Hard parts from a DNe2 OD would be the only safe bet for converting my trans, and Jim said the last time he heard of anyone finding new hard parts for a DNe2 was over 15 years ago... He said, "You would have better luck searching for the grail."
Unless I get lucky and found another unit, I might as well save up for a ZF, GV, NV4500, or Ranger.
After talking to Jim today, he said that due to small design changes over the years (larger bearings resulting in slightly different cases, different gear pitch - 10* in the DN, 16* in the USG, and different input adapters) would make frankensteining two cases together a long shot at best. Hard parts from a DNe2 OD would be the only safe bet for converting my trans, and Jim said the last time he heard of anyone finding new hard parts for a DNe2 was over 15 years ago... He said, "You would have better luck searching for the grail."
Unless I get lucky and found another unit, I might as well save up for a ZF, GV, NV4500, or Ranger.
I haven't seen zigg here for a while, but he had a Ranger in one of his rigs. I did a little research on them. I've heard they are loud. You get a lot of gear noise in the cab, which can't be muffled very well, because the sound gets transfered through the shifter. There are a few of them around. Maybe you can ride along with someone who has one and take a listen for yourself. I was seriously considering it, but decided on a 5831.
Good luck with your project,
Paul
Good luck with your project,
Paul
NCheek
Howdy
Well, maybe not, If i can round up a Doug Nash OD and swap the guts, I'll be golden...
Got another lead pending, we'll see how it turns out.
Got another lead pending, we'll see how it turns out.
460429_freak
Crazy about diesels
don't feel bad I thought mine had the OD in it but had the UD in it so with 4:10 it useless to me because I can pull anything I need in od with the 4.10's did your source at GV say how hard it was to get motors for them mine will come out of UD but not back in so I just leave it out..
NCheek
Howdy
Ranger runs about $1300 new IIRC...
NCheek
Howdy
Ranger runs about $1300 new IIRC...
NCheek
Howdy
Ranger runs about $1300 new IIRC...
As far as the motors for the Doug Nash, I think they can be had at Napa. I think they are common with a two speed Eaton axle.
As far as the motors for the Doug Nash, I think they can be had at Napa. I think they are common with a two speed Eaton axle.
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