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ATV MFG. Overdrives

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by NC-69-CJ, Feb 21, 2007.

  1. NC-69-CJ

    NC-69-CJ New Member

    Does anyone here have any experience with the ATV MFG. Overdrives? I noticed them on Herm The Overdrive Guy's website and they are a little cheaper than the Saturn units.

    Also, what is the difference between a "front shift" and "rear shift" unit?

    Tks
     
    NC-69-CJ, Feb 21, 2007
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  2. sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

    Herm = ATV MFG. I thought. :?
     
    sparky, Feb 21, 2007
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  3. $ sink

    $ sink Gazillians of posts

    front shift, the shift shaft exits the front of the od unit and can have interferance probs with the linkage over the transfer case, rear shift has the shift shaft sticking out the back where there is lots of room for linkage, IIRC.
     
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    $ sink, Feb 21, 2007
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  4. blevisay

    blevisay Oh Noooooooooooooooo! Staff Member

    Yes ATV = Herm
     
    blevisay, Feb 21, 2007
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  5. SIDSCJ

    SIDSCJ Jeep addict

    They're rebuilt Warn units. Herm sells them refurbished as they are NLA new.
     
    SIDSCJ, Feb 21, 2007
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  6. nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

    Herm is also having some of the replacement parts and special applications made. Nickmil
     
    nickmil, Feb 21, 2007
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  7. Vanguard

    Vanguard Take Off! Staff Member

    Herm manufactures both complete new units and rebuilt units. His units sold as new ATV units are new and do not contain used or reconditioned parts. When I purchased mine, I went with a rebuilt unit to save more. I have heard that AA is taking an extended period of time to fill orders, so Herm is a good option.

    Give him a call I know he'd be happy to help and will work with you to make sure you get the right OD for your application.
     
    Vanguard, Feb 21, 2007
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  8. toolbox

    toolbox If you get bored, I've got the projects.

    Herm is a really nice guy, and took the time to answer a lot of questions over e-mail about my Koenig winch setup. I'm going to send it to him for some bushings...just haven't gotten around to it yet.
     
    toolbox, Feb 21, 2007
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  9. Mcruff

    Mcruff Earlycj5 Machinist

    One thing Herm does that AA doesn't is make the shift fork from bronze like the original Warn unit was made. Advance adapters still makes theres from aluminum and they have a tendency to break where the bronze ones don't.
     
    Mcruff, Feb 21, 2007
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  10. northernwheeler

    northernwheeler New Member

    I've dealt with Herm, and can say that the items I got from him (parts for a husky overdrive) were top notch, and he was great to deal with. Very helpfull.

    Just my .02
     
    northernwheeler, Feb 21, 2007
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  11. nrg0920

    nrg0920 New Member

    The difference between the front shift and rear shift overdrives is that the front shift is for transfer cases with 26 teeth and the rear shift is for transfer cases with 29 teeth (both being for a Dana 1 8 ). Herm is a great guy, very reputable dealer and his prices are very reasonable.
     
    nrg0920, Feb 21, 2007
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  12. Ivhunter

    Ivhunter New Member

    I just discovered my Jeep has a factory Warn OD. I don't think the PO knew about it. Sad thing, the OD is hooked to a shifter he though was 2vs4 wheel. Now I have a transfer case without any shifting levers. One step foward 2 steps back.
     
    Ivhunter, Feb 21, 2007
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  13. Bob

    Bob Member

    I have a couple of thousand miles on one of Herm's new ATV overdrives and am very satisfied with it. Like everyone else said, Herm is great to deal with.
     
    Bob, Feb 21, 2007
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  14. timgr

    timgr We stand on the shoulders of giants. 2022 Sponsor

    No such thing. All were dealer or owner installed. Just FYI.
     
    timgr, Feb 22, 2007
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  15. brandon11130

    brandon11130 Master ghetto fabricator

    ill trade you 2 transfer cases for that one overdrive R) i keep going under my jeep hoping somone magically put a overdrive on my d18 when i wasnt looking:)
     
    brandon11130, Feb 22, 2007
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