Thread: 77 CJ5 Renegade w/304 and 3 spd.

To the best of my knowledge the T-18 only came in 2 gear ratios: (wide ratio) 6.32:1 and (narrow ratio) 4:1 first gear. Ford used only the wide ratio version, while Jeep and International used Both. I would not get that Ford T-18, the price is kind of high. At that price you can find another quickly so no rush to buy. Don't get to excited about the price of the transmission you use. Look instead at total costs. Somethings to look into...

Thank you for the quick reply. Alot of information now to use. I did call around and found a 4 spd Ford T-18 out of 89' 1/2 ton with around 102000 miles, the price is $ 225.00. Is there anything else to look for? Such as different years, some better than others? Does the 4 spd always have the 1rst. gear low? I am going to think more about the roll cage as far as which application would be best for me (you made some good points). Last...

I don't know about Ford versions in particular, but there are at least two gear sets in T18s. The desirable one has a 6.32:1 first gear. The other is four something. It's easy enough to tell while it's on the bench - put it in first and turn the input shaft while counting turns of the output. __________________ EVERYTHING's easy for the guy who doesn't have to do it. B. Dash Fabrication