Have you thought about swapping the rear pumpkin for a 2-speed unit? That's what I did on my Fire truck. It had a single speed 7.17:1 and I found a 6.14/8.36:1 2-speed that bolted right in. The total cost for the pumpkin and shift switch was $250 and to have my driveshaft modified to fit the larger 2-speed yoke was about $80. My top speed went from about 53mph to 63mph! My truck has an Eaton rear...don't know what type you have.

Swapping in a complete 2-speed rear (drum to drum) might be cheaper than buying an Overdrive unit.

Mike smile


Mike Boteler

1956 Chevy 3100 Resto Rod
1952 Willys M38 Army Jeep
1983 Jeep CJ7 Laredo
1984 Jeep CJ7
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Silver Spring, MD