Monday, January 30, 2017

Get Your Rock Crawler In Great Shape With A Salt Lake City UT Transmission Repair Company

By Lyndon Zerna


There are many ways that your car can fail you, but transmissions top the list for the most complicated. This is why you need Salt Lake City UT Transmission Repair services to help if and when something breaks or begins to act funny.

Rock crawling is a craze, and it requires different gear ratios from on-road use. In many cases the vehicle gets a new transmission, or a transfer case with a lower low range - ideal crawl ratios are 75:1 for automatic and as high as 150:1 for manuals. This makes rock crawling easier and extends the life of the clutch or torque converter.

When you alter the engine in such a way, it makes everything work harder, and gives you an edge during your next crawling competition. However, it can also be hard on the engine, and result in mechanical failures if you do not keep things up and get frequent inspections. Imagine the embarrassment of breaking down in the middle of a competition. You can avoid this altogether by keeping up with the maintenance.

There are lots of choices for mechanics and shops to give you these inspections, but you should go for one with experience in this field. They should know what sounds may constitute a more serious issue ahead, so they can nip it in the bud before it becomes a full fledged catastrophe, such as gear shifting issues.

Always check for leaks if you have grounded or "high centered" the vehicle as that can cause all kinds of damage, including damaging the mount, which can look like a big problem. A little bit of prior maintenance can help avoid much bigger problems later.

It is important to stress once more than a regular mechanic may not know the ins and outs of your specialty transmission, so it is best to go to someone with experience in this field. You can also get tips and tricks from them for keeping your crawler in tip top shape. Follow their suggested maintenance plan and you can't go wrong.




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