For what it's worth- I am happy as can be with the "new" 3.42 rear on my 3600. No problem getting him going from a dead stop in 2nd gear (only use the granny if starting off on a steep hill). I have a 235, not the 216- I don't know if that makes a lot of difference or not. That, and adding a half ton axle with disc brakes was the best mod i've done to him so far. I have driven him more this fall after putting on the new axles/brakes than I have in several years- much more enjoyable.
Don't forget to add seat belts- It's not the speed that gets you, it's the rapid deceleration.
Last edited by hardcrab; 12/08/2009 6:35 PM.
