McBride
Adventurer
The first ratio you listed has a typo. It should say 1.16:1.
Just finished a conversion on a G63, only Portal axle G63 in the country!
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The first ratio you listed has a typo. It should say 1.16:1.
Scott Brady
Founder
That information is on a need to know basis and apparently I do not need to know!I honestly do not know what the ratio is! I'll try to find out.
It is easy math
When you are driving 60 mph in overdrive, what is your RPM? What year G?
Scott Brady
Founder
I think all portals need three gear or a planetary system, otherwise the axles would spin the tires in reverse.
otiswesty
Regular guy
Not really "bling" this conversion is completely hard core off road capable!
I think it looks great. The 544 HP is modulated by the engine computer to protect the driveline in 1st and 2nd gear. I'm sure it would handle deep soft sand without any problems. Add a premium sound system, and some luxury conveniences and there it is. You can even send the COMAND system maps and routes from your desktop computer.
McBride
Adventurer
That's correct for bolt on portals. I believe there are some types of portal axles that are two geared and do exactly as you say. My question about the LeTech's could have been more clear. I'll restate.
Do the LetechUsa portals have 3 or 4 gears within the portal housing?
Thanks
LeTechUSABill
Observer
The ratio is not that important to most of our potential customers, all they want to know is will my speedo and other systems still work or will I have a bunch of errors flashing in my face?
Andreas probably doesn't want to broadcast the information because others will just copy it.
Like it was posted, it is simple math, just buy one from me, drive it at 60 mph and see what rpm you are turning.
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LeTechUSABill
Observer
Yes three gears
LeTechUSABill
Observer
Three gears 4 inches wide, unbreakable, unlike other brands.
onemanarmy
Explorer
do the tires have to stick out so far?
A widened stance on most trucks/SUVs is not a good look. The design of the vehicle takes into account tire size and track width and wheelbase. Venturing away from that takes away from the whole package. (andno, I'm not talking about a hacked up jeep for off road use, talking about a $100,000 brand new SUV)
Any gearing changes to account for the much larger tire size?
A widened stance on most trucks/SUVs is not a good look. The design of the vehicle takes into account tire size and track width and wheelbase. Venturing away from that takes away from the whole package. (andno, I'm not talking about a hacked up jeep for off road use, talking about a $100,000 brand new SUV)
Any gearing changes to account for the much larger tire size?
LeTechUSABill
Observer
Nope, I left the stock flares on this one for now, the new owner can pick if they would like it as is or with these flares in this picture.
The narrow stock flares will be allot better for off road use, the wider ones just get in the way allot through some of the narrow obstacles I find myself in around here.
No gearing changes needed.
Scott Brady
Founder
LeTechUSABill
Observer
You must be German
Last name is Rader (Räder) which appropriately enough means wheels!
Titus Pullo
Adventurer
Never mind, I got the answer.just buy one from me, drive it at 60 mph and see what rpm you are turning.
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