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HDowse · 06-17-2025, 07:46 PM

I have the Mitchell 26% unit with the original 4.11 rear end. It was relatively easy to install. I chose the cable shift. The forward edge of the Mitchell is very close to the rear edge of the footwell. Once when I inadvertently hit a deep dip, the rebound caused the edge to hit the rear of the footwell. It would be better 2” further to the rear but it’s OK. The gearing is perfect for NH, 4.11 around town, hills; overdrive on the bigger roads. It’s comfortable going as fast as I want to, around 60, real quiet at 55. Bump those numbers up a bit with the standard 3.78 rear.

06-17-2025, 07:46 PM	#8
HDowse Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hancock, New Hampshire Posts: 394	Re: mitchel overdrive for 40 four door I have the Mitchell 26% unit with the original 4.11 rear end. It was relatively easy to install. I chose the cable shift. The forward edge of the Mitchell is very close to the rear edge of the footwell. Once when I inadvertently hit a deep dip, the rebound caused the edge to hit the rear of the footwell. It would be better 2” further to the rear but it’s OK. The gearing is perfect for NH, 4.11 around town, hills; overdrive on the bigger roads. It’s comfortable going as fast as I want to, around 60, real quiet at 55. Bump those numbers up a bit with the standard 3.78 rear.