I am looking for a six rib. Any leads?

There are usually some in thesamba. Where are you located?

Somebody on this site knows a military friend stationed in Europe. I traveled Europe extensively and that's why I have a shed full of 5 speeds and what ever speeds. They are 456 , 483 and 486. 542's are plentiful. South America is a gold mine aswell. The 5 speeds have 411 1st ,233 2nd etc.

What five speed are you talking about?

how strong are these 5speed and do they mount up like a 4 speed (6 rib) do they have a good street gear for a duel purpose buggy, what are you asking for one

Here's a link to go westy about the 5 speed. A bit pricey but you may get lucky and find one but it is difficult as vanagons were never sold with 5 speeds in the USA.

http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details. ... parent_id=

Canada had 5 some speeds. My son Austin has ran one since '05 and one finally blew up in 2012 . They are indestructable except they have the same pinion bearing . When they get loose or sloppy , there goes your r and p. (Keep your diff bearings adjusted periodicly and maybe he could have went longer). You'll have to run a 1/8" or 3/16" plate encompassing the frame horn giant bolts and between the bell housing and trans. NO thicker because thicker takes away the hiegth of your 2 big dowel pegs coming out of the case. Compared to a 538 4 speed, it will extend your motor back 2 1/4" so watch out for your exhaust hitting your cage. His 486 5 sp. final gearing, comparing to a 4 speed, is 529. His old broken 483 was like a 526:1 (in 1st gear). The 5 speed is ideal for strength and turning 38"' Boggers. I named 2 dogs once, Bogger and Swamper . lol Or you can simplify and save many $1ks and simply go fwd longways. I believe I was the 1st in my state to have a 542(1994), a side shift(2000), and a 5 speed (2005) , so y'all listen to me.

think's for info, you really know your stuff , for that kind of money i'll keep my 6 rib

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ok, I learn from everyone on here. I was going to run bus suspension but now I am saving my money so I can get the mad mike suspension kit with air bags (advertisement is free with me). I am not a rich man so I read and learn from everyone on here . I would like to join everyone next year at the hill climb when I get my buggy running. thank's