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Title: Reduction Boxs
Post by: Bug Maniac on April 02, 2006, 10:24:58 AM

I keep hearing the word reduction boxs, but I dont know what they are , can someone enlighten me

Thanks in advance :rockon:


 

Title: Reduction Boxs
Post by: OUTKAST on April 02, 2006, 11:57:52 AM

Pre 67 bus transmisions came with gear set at end of axles called reduction boxes to help with the extra load and weight issues assciated with vans . Buses were cut up and trannys used in bajas because of lower gearing .Most lowered buses go beetle tranny and get rid of reduction trannys . They can be expensive to rebuild and top speeds are modified Ther are 2 types small  nut and big nut 66-67 for big nut I beleive the big nut with what is called a freeway flyer gear is good for 65 -70 wich is good enough for a bus but earlier ones limit out at 55-60 max Hope this helps I 'm also not an expert but these facts are pretty close  :) Geoff or others can add more info if I missed any  :)