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Originally Posted by Flyinghippo
Reverse in my truck is too fast, especially if I have a load or want to backup to a trailer. So two crazy ideas I have had is to either mount a 2nd Ranger 5 speed manual inline behind the factory one and shorten the driveshaft. Or attach a 4 wheel drive transfer case to the rear of the 5 speed that is in it. I think the transfer case idea would be much more realistic to attempt. There would be a little added weight and maybe a little more friction plus I would have to come up with a linkage to control the transfer case.
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The t-case seems to be more suitable to your needs than a secondary transmission, altough you would have much more low-range options with that. Anyway, to engage the low-range in a transfer case would require you to get the vehicle stopped, while with a secondary transmission you could even shift it on-the-fly. Maybe another option would be getting a lower differential ratio and an aftermarket overdrive unit to keep the cruise RPMs at their current range.