I am also designing a Reese hitch that will not interfere with the telescoping rear step bumper. I would like to retain it's functionality. That should also answer Dan Weeks comment about why to dump exhaust forward of rear wheels.
Glad to hear that 4:10 rear is good. Also glad to hear that dual exhaust don't cause problems with engine braking.
Dr. G. I sympathize with the gas mileage question. At least this 66 Camper Special has three 60 gallon tanks so with the new tires I might get almost 700 miles per fillup . . . Gulp!
Bob
A far easier way to make minor changes in effective axle ratio is to
change tire sizes. An effective change from 4.10 to 3.90 takes only a
change in tire diameter from 30 to 31.5" probably changing from a 265 to
a 285 radial cross section. Two tires are a lot cheaper than a set of
gears, installed.
But for a guy who couldn't pay for a spare, isn't talking changing gears
or tires beyond financial reason?
Gerald J.
