Upgraded IWE gear replacement interest

Are you interested in an upgraded IWE gear?

  • Yes definitly

    Votes: 82 71.3%
  • Not at all

    Votes: 2 1.7%
  • Maybe Later

    Votes: 31 27.0%

  • Total voters
    115

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BIGt0007

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Rcv already makes Iwe gears.... Best way is to get rid of it period and run your axles full time....
I would buy that! Eliminate the IWE all together! then when you activate 4x4 only the transfer case engages. Does it bind the front end to just drive with axles engaged all the time?
 
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I would buy that! Eliminate the IWE all together! then when you activate 4x4 only the transfer case engages. Does it bind the front end to just drive with axles engaged all the time?


No it would not bind the front end. You would have more drag so less mpg, and more wear and tear on the front drive train parts. Now not sure if the Torsten diff would cause steering to be a little heavy.
 

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Blew mine yesterday at Snoball dynamically rescuing another truck....the day I hit 50,000 miles :/ We changed it on the trail in less than an hour. That being said, I would rather not lose the front wheels and would pay for insurance.

When you say dynamically, do you mean you were using a kinetic recovery rope or were you using a static strap?

This is pretty unnerving, if using a kinetic rope.
 

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When you say dynamically, do you mean you were using a kinetic recovery rope or were you using a static strap?



This is pretty unnerving, if using a kinetic rope.


Dynamic recovery with strap :/
I know, I know. Kinda dumb
 

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I'm interested. When are they available? Buying other parts and getting ready to install stuff within the next 2 months :)
 
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Still in test phase and in preproduction. I would love to release before TRR but only time will tell.

I plan to release 2 versions.

Version 1 will be a direct replacement, OEM functionality.

Version 2 will be a IWE delete. Hubs will be locked full time, disconnect at transfer case.


I am also developing a complete IWE vacuum system replacement kit. OEM functionality. looking at summer/fall release for this. Stay tuned. :)


As for RCV having these IWE deletes, yes it seems they have made some. But I do not believe they are available to the public as of yet.
 

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I'm just a lowly f150 owner, but I would for sure be interested, mine pop every time. How much wear are we talking with the iwe delete? Cvs prematurely needing replaced?
 
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