4:88 gear sets

[dodgedougak]

I just tried to go the MARS site to order 4:88 gears for the "Moose" my '53 M37. Apparently they are out of business. Does anyone know where I can get a higher ratio gear set for the Moose?

 

[TGP (IL)]

I just tried to go the MARS site to order 4:88 gears for the "Moose" my '53 M37. Apparently they are out of business. Does anyone know where I can get a higher ratio gear set for the Moose?

You must mean 4.89 Gear

Bob Stahl, 215 Everett Street Wrentham, MA 02093 (50384-7698 Highway gearing (4.89) for your Dodge. M-37 and Power Wagon parts.

Web Page

Veteran Vehicles - 508-384-7698

Great Guy to deal with.
Tom

 

[dodgedougak]

Thanks for the info. I called Bob and I have a set of 4:89's on order now.

 

[1954m37]

If you don't mind. what did they cost for both sets?

 

[dodgedougak]

Bob quoted me $420 per axle. He is out of stock but expecting a new batch to come in soon. He said Richmond Gear makes them for him.

 

[AN/GRC-46]

Bob quoted me $420 per axle. He is out of stock but expecting a new batch to come in soon. He said Richmond Gear makes them for him.

Hmmm....

His Web site catalog (current, but dated March 2010) lists them at $325 per set. That's a 29% increase in one year; seems like a lot. Maybe you could call him back and try for an adjustment.

 

[AN/GRC-46]

If interested, I can save you a few dollars. I have ONE set available - $395, including shipping.

 

[MSeriesRebuild]

I just tried to go the MARS site to order 4:88 gears for the "Moose" my '53 M37. Apparently they are out of business. Does anyone know where I can get a higher ratio gear set for the Moose?

MARS has been out of business for years now. The owner, Paul Caudell has been deceased for a number of years. The Co ceased operations a good while before his death.

 

[Cav Trooper]

What do you gain in MPH over stock gears? Do they justify $1k plus? Mileage any better? Don't you lose some power on grades etc.?

 

[AN/GRC-46]

What do you gain in MPH over stock gears? Do they justify $1k plus? Mileage any better? Don't you lose some power on grades etc.?

Gain about 10-15% speed on the level, and you lose the same in power to the wheels. On level ground it doesn't matter a whole lot but if you hit an up grade in 4th gear, you'll need 3rd real quick. Also, you'll probably have to start out in 1st instead of 2nd a lot more.

 

[shootiniron]

Charles at M Series Rebuild will have all the straight dope on that as well as any other questions on the ole M-37.