trx4 sport under or over drive?

[oldblue2010]

my budget will allow only one..so which will do the most good- no competition just rocks and some trail to get to the rocks. The sport will otherwise be stock for now-Thanks in advance

[Topher Builds]

IMO under in rear is the preference but no harm in doing OD up front. It will make it a little faster though, which the sport is already geared a bit quick for a scale truck.

[mass-hole]

I would UD the rear since OD’ing reduces the gear ratio of the front.

[oldblue2010]

That's two for UD in the rear- anyone else? BTW Thanks for the quick response

[dr frankenstyle]

I'll go in for UD's first too. Like Topher said, it's a little lower overall gearing that way. I did UD rears first in mine, then went for the OD fronts too, when the budget fit.




jim

[crazee horse]

If topher says its right then it's right ��

[Topher Builds]

Haha! While I appreciate the bid of confidence, most my knowledge comes from making mistakes and learning from failures. Not always going to be right but I’m always willing to be corrected, constructively.

[Inspector86]

Personally, for the way you are planning to drive your Sport I would not change gears. Because you don't plan to comp you won't have any need for an ultra tight turning radius which is the only benefit of OD/UD gears. For trail running and generic rock crawling, you will get much more performance benefit from a set of portal weights.

[oldblue2010]

portal weights?hummmm OK I thought about that but thought the gears would be a better option- That would be an easier "add on" and still be within budget- Thanks for that

[meatmonkey]

The gears help tighten the steering radius. The weights help keep it upright. I guess it depends on what you feel like your lacking in.

[oldblue2010]

When payday come again (fingers crossed) I guess I'll just close my eyes and pick one of these fine suggestions- Thanks for the suggestions folks.