TB45 from Panama CA

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TB45 from Panama CA

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Hello all from Panama City, Republic of Panama, Central America.
Looking fwd to sharing with you guys QQQ
Here's a few pics of my Trol:
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2000 GU TB45, 6" lift, 38.5" Boggers, ARB front, shimmed rear lsd, 4.625 diffs, 3.74 transfer
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Hello Jose, and welcome

That looks awesome! :thumbup: :woo:

Can you give me details of the low range? Are they replacement gears in the standard transfer case, and if so, who makes them and how much do they cost?

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Yes, they are aftermarket gears. Gearmaster, purchased in Australia:
http://www.marks4wd.com/products/gearma ... -gears.htm
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Welcome Jose!

Your Troll looks fantastic :thumbup:
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:welcomewave: Bud. Kick ass patrol you have! :thumbup:
Sucks Gas and Hauls Ass!
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Thanks Jose
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:woo: That is a monster!! Welcome here. What tyres do you have on there?
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Now that is how a Patrol must look like :salute: .Welcome here.
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Jose

A warm heartly welcome to the SA 4x4 Patrol forum - sure you will enjoy it and will also be able to share things with us here what you guys do to improve on an already very capable 4x4 off road vehicle.

One ass kicking Patrol you have there - it looks awesome!!!!

What tyres and suspension do you have on there??

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Thank you all. Tires are Super Swamper TSL Boggers 15/38.5 16LT
Suspensiion. Well, got 6" lift coils from Iron Man :naughty: , ES9000 Pro Comp Shocks (28" front. 34" rear), all bars (panhards, steering bar, lower control) arms from Superior Engineering, coil drop outs and coil retainers are home made.
A little fender and chasis trimming was necesary, toghether with longer break lines that I had made locally.
All done by yours truly :woo:
Heres a little something for you guys to enjoy:
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