Well guys... had a great time in Wellsville last weekend but the 3 rib finally gave out climbing out of the creek bed. Heres where I need some input. I am running a 1915 on a rather lite buggy. Should I try and rebuild my 3 rib or just look for a 5 or 6 rib? There is so much discussion on here about 3,5,and 6 ribs and then side-shifts... it all starts to blur together. Any suggestions would be great. Thanks, Bo

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I like the gearing of a 5 rib for a 1915

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Go 5 rib u will love it. It is the perfect gear ratio imo. U get wheel speed and u still have low gearing.

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Thanks guys. I was thinking 5 rib as well. Anyone know where I can find one reasonably close? I'm in NE Ohio.

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5 rib is usually geared on the ring and pinion 4.86,,,some 6 ribs are also 4.86. ( I have one in my buggy)

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If your clutch ain't slippin,, you probably got it adjusted right!!!!!

I love my 6rib with the 1915. Sorry I never made it back there to help ya out 7am i juss kinda passed out in the buggy lol

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No prob Jarid. You and I both had the same problem... at 7am we were physically on the trail... but mentally sleeping! Did you ever figure out what hill I broke on? What was crazy was we yanked my buggy out with a basically stock (bfg mud terrains) 78 f-250 (with one hell of a driver) and a 30 foot snap strap. He backed that thing down the hill 100 yds and hooked up and all I could think was now we have two rides stuck on this fing trail! But a few clutch dumps and wheel hops later we were on our way back to camp.

Anyway... I am looking for a 5 or 6 rib tranny now so let me know if you see one!

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Im pretty sure i know exactly where you were. Ive pulled a lot of buggies and trucks up it lol. Ill keep an eye out, and ill call chris over there in suffield with the vw shop see if he has anything at a reasonable price.

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5 rib gearing is nice with a 1915, but unfortunately a 5 rib is no stronger than a 3 rib. If your buggy is light like you said and your 1915 is fairly strong, it will pull a 6 rib pretty good with 31's. Plus you will already have a trans that will handle more motor if you decide to upgrade later.

Have to agree with kybuggy on this, your buggy seems to make good power. I got my 6rib for a really good deal, Ill keep my eyes open for ya.

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5-rib has a lot stronger ring and pinion and 1st gear then a 3-rib.

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I knew the r&p was a little stronger (as any numerically higher r&P would be) , but I did NOT know first gear was.
They are still weak by comparison to a 6 rib. Mild stroker and decent hookin tires can bust a stock 5 rib.

Well got the best of both worlds... Ody hooked me up with a vanagon side shift 6 rib with the 4.86 r&p. Thanks Ody! Hopefully get it in this week. Thanks for the input guys.

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