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ice baller Fri Dec 05, 2003 12:40 pm

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/128314.jpg I was wondering what is that for??thanks

EverettB Fri Dec 05, 2003 12:48 pm

The reduction box?

It's purpose is to reduce the gear ratio of the transmission in order to provide more torque at lower speeds with the sacrifice of a lower top speed. This also allows a smaller engine to push more weight.

It has the added benefit of increasing ground clearance.

Mr. Electric Wizard Fri Dec 05, 2003 1:07 pm

That's a tire... :lol:

jeremyrockjock Fri Dec 05, 2003 2:06 pm

Thats those rare air bearing Reduction gearboxes. No oil required. :D

ice baller Fri Dec 05, 2003 5:09 pm

thank you

sixfootdan Fri Dec 05, 2003 7:33 pm

It actually a temporary tranny. It is used so you can still use your Bus until you get a Bug tranny under that Bus! :lol:

Amskeptic Fri Dec 05, 2003 8:03 pm

Everett wrote: The reduction box?
It's purpose is to reduce the gear ratio of the transmission in order to provide more torque at lower speeds with the sacrifice of a lower top speed. This also allows a smaller engine to push more weight.
It has the added benefit of increasing ground clearance.

The original purpose was to improve ground clearance. The initial design could not allow swing axles to provide necessary clearance without a horrid 45* positive camber.
Colin

ice baller Sat Dec 06, 2003 12:10 pm

so why do people take them out, or it cant be taken out?

dstefun Sat Dec 06, 2003 2:18 pm

Read all about it......

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=51331&highlight=redux



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