Re: marlin on an Auto

["The Focus Group" <thefocusgroup@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

So how long until this is perfected into a kit? Any idea on cost - just to
get my juices pumping for my future battle with my wife over the money I
spent to replace a working trans!

Mike Hershauer
90 Runner
AZ

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>From: owner-toyota@4x4wire.com (Toyota 4x4 Mailing List)
>To: toyota-digest@www.outdoorwire.com
>Subject: Toyota 4x4 Mailing List V1 #24
>Date: Tue, Mar 7, 2000, 6:17 PM
>

> Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2000 17:31:10 -0800
> From: "Phil Johnson" <pjohnson@netgate.net>
> Subject: Automatic Dual Case Ultimate Crawler
>
> This past weekend, Marlin and I successfully put a dual case Ultimate in my
> 95 4Runner behind a Toyota A340F automatic transmission!
>
> It took a lot of work because we swapped ATs as well as install the dual
> case.
>
> The trans is MUCH better than the old one. More power, better response and
> more positive shifting. With the rest of the drivetrain being direct
> gearing(no hydraulics), I am sure I am getting more power to the rear wheels
> than before. I hope it means better gas mileage too!
>
> The Crawler gears are AWESOME. I put it in low-low range and at idle I have
> to HOLD the brakes to keep the truck stopped. Tons of torque!
>
> I am working on getting the pics up with some details real soon.
>
> Phil