Gearing

[George w]

I have a frontier 650 8x8 23hp with a 3.3 transmission I never use low range. Just wondering if anybody has ever changed the drive sprockets to get a better top end speed. Don’t plan on ever putting tracks on it

[thejunkman]

there are 2 gears that can be changed out in the tranny to bring it to a std gearing but it can be costly

[Noel Woods]

Yes, too costly to contend with, better to find someone with a similar machine that wants lower gearing and trade out tranny assemblies.

[thejunkman]

Hello Noel do you still have your frontier 8x8?

[mightymaxIV]

There is another way to go here. I just finished installing a set of the 16 inch wide, 26 inch tall Vendetta tires on my Frontier scout. Naturally the taller tires raise the gear ratio. I have the standard transmission. I your case the Vendettas would give you more top end and make machine almost unstoppable. In my case I found that i could put my machine in low range and find power and performance i never thought possible from an Argo 6x6. I have found that the vandetta tires allow me to climb the steepest grades and give a very close to track like performance in most conditions while offering me a smooth sporty ride and good water speed.

[George w]

Yes

[mightymaxIV]

George, just for your information I posted this video showing the installation and clearance of the 16 inch wide Vendetta tire on my Frontier:

https://youtu.be/G918iNlFVqU

The ride is very good, the traction is outstanding, Since I have only run the machine in my pond full of trees and roots I can't give you the full information on swim speed but it seems as if it will be good. I can tell you that there is one section of my pond that has a very difficult climb (very very steep) and that the Vendetta tires pulled right up with out issue. I also climbed over a large stack of fallen limbs and trees. The tires are impressive.

[Noel Woods]

Hello Noel do you still have your frontier 8x8?

Yes, absolutely love the machine. Its a great package!

[Noel Woods]

Wow Dan:
Those 26" tires are the bomb. They really fit the machine well and I bet that thing is going to swim like there is a 15hp outboard strapped to the back. That's the most impressive tire set up I've seen on an Argo. Can't wait to see how they perform.

[philipatmaxfour]

Gearing

Wow Dan:
Those 26" tires are the bomb. They really fit the machine well and I bet that thing is going to swim like there is a 15hp outboard strapped to the back. That's the most impressive tire set up I've seen on an Argo. Can't wait to see how they perform.

Yah, What Noel said! and welcome back to the family Dan. I hope your detailed water speed test causes somebody else to try the 16 inch tires on an Avenger.