Atlas II builder tip

Dirt700 · Jan 16, 2018

ftoy516 said:
I have been looking on the ATLAS web site...is there somewhere that references deleting the SYNCRO's from the case?

I didn't see an option for this when using the drop downs to build a case on there web site.

And when you guys said "build sheet" is this just something you are talking about when you are ordering the case or an actual sheet with ALL of the options you can do to one of these Atlas cases?

I got a sheet from Dave's off-road when I ordered mine that had all options I got listed on it.

ftoy516 · Jan 16, 2018

i hated to sound dumb with that question...

i will be calling Dave's first if i order one of these cases, a friend of mine ordered one from him a few months back and got a great deal on it.

Thanks for posting your info about getting the ATLAS without the syncro's redneckengineered....there is always something to think about when planing a build...and that sounds like something worth checking into.

redneckengineered · Jan 17, 2018

ftoy516 said:
I have been looking on the ATLAS web site...is there somewhere that references deleting the SYNCRO's from the case?

I didn't see an option for this when using the drop downs to build a case on there web site.

And when you guys said "build sheet" is this just something you are talking about when you are ordering the case or an actual sheet with ALL of the options you can do to one of these Atlas cases?

IMO their website Atlas builder kind of sucks, at least for the advanced user. Some builder options are not listed at all. They probably do this to make it simple for the typical joe blow. I have found out way more about these cases from talking to people in the know at AA and that is how I came about on the "no synchro" option. As for build sheet, it's mainly a copy of your order that you get. It will list the options you selected and part numbers. Then you will get an invoice when the product ships.

ftoy516 · Jan 17, 2018

Yea i felt like it was really VAGUE when i was looking at it.

It would be great if they would list what ALL of the options are on the site so you didn't have to call and pry the information out of them...but i am sure they did not put it all out there so they don't receive a 100 calls a day about something trivial.

Have you got to wheel this case much?

And do you feel like this is a "better" option for a buggy which will ONLY see the dirt VS any type of rig that would be street/off road driven?

Looking at this video it gives a good view as to why the case is "HARD" to shift in some scenarios...being under a torque is obvious, but the teeth for the syncros need to be lined up just right to get the case to shift into gear....which i feel like is the reason they can be hard to shift....and if they are not in the equation that seems like a good thing to me.

The video is at the bottom of the page.
http://www.advanceadapters.com/tech-vault/c-atlas-transfer-case---shifting--operation/

redneckengineered · Jan 17, 2018

ftoy516 said:
Yea i felt like it was really VAGUE when i was looking at it.

It would be great if they would list what ALL of the options are on the site so you didn't have to call and pry the information out of them...but i am sure they did not put it all out there so they don't receive a 100 calls a day about something trivial.

Have you got to wheel this case much?

And do you feel like this is a "better" option for a buggy which will ONLY see the dirt VS any type of rig that would be street/off road driven?

Looking at this video it gives a good view as to why the case is "HARD" to shift in some scenarios...being under a torque is obvious, but the teeth for the syncros need to be lined up just right to get the case to shift into gear....which i feel like is the reason they can be hard to shift....and if they are not in the equation that seems like a good thing to me.

The video is at the bottom of the page.
http://www.advanceadapters.com/tech-vault/c-atlas-transfer-case---shifting--operation/

Yep I've beat on the case quite a bit. I will never own another Atlas with synchros. It is that good. Unless you're trying to shift your junk while moving at a pretty good clip (AA says up to 20mph) I don't see the point.

wizzo · Jan 17, 2018

I installed the no synchros case into redneck's buggy. The difference in shifting his brand new case and the case in my buggy that is easily 4 years old is no joke, night and day.

No chance I would order one with synchros for a trail buggy.

I can't think of a time when I've ever shifted my atlas (or any other TC) any where close to 20mph or a high rpm situation.

redneckengineered · Jan 17, 2018

wizzo said:
I installed the no synchros case into redneck's buggy.

And did a damn good job I might add :****:

The-Boss · Jan 17, 2018

redneckengineered said:
IMO their website Atlas builder kind of sucks, at least for the advanced user. Some builder options are not listed at all. They probably do this to make it simple for the typical joe blow. I have found out way more about these cases from talking to people in the know at AA and that is how I came about on the "no synchro" option. As for build sheet, it's mainly a copy of your order that you get. It will list the options you selected and part numbers. Then you will get an invoice when the product ships.

Care to post a pic of your list for reference? Could be a good resource for the site.

kmcminn · Jan 17, 2018

Redneckengineered since you have a race case now. What series will you be racing this year.

redneckengineered · Jan 17, 2018

The-Boss said:
Care to post a pic of your list for reference? Could be a good resource for the site.

wizzo · Jan 17, 2018

kmcminn said:
Redneckengineered since you have a race case now. What series will you be racing this year.

Only place he's racing to is the cooler or his "office" for a drink!

redneckengineered · Jan 17, 2018

Here's one more tip. 2nd from the bottom line item, HD shifters. These kick the **** out of the cheesedick brass bushings with plastic inserts and e-clips. Little more expensive but worth it.

redneckengineered · Jan 17, 2018

kmcminn said:
Redneckengineered since you have a race case now. What series will you be racing this year.

The one where you race to see how fast you can finish the 30 rack of Coors Light. Always fully committed.

wizzo · Jan 17, 2018

redneckengineered said:
Here's one more tip. 2nd from the bottom line item, HD shifters. These kick the **** out of the cheesedick brass bushings with plastic inserts and e-clips. Little more expensive but worth it.

Forgot about this! Those were bad ass too!

wizzo · Jan 17, 2018

Here is a pic of the HD shifter linkage set up.

redneckengineered · Jan 17, 2018

wizzo said:
Here is a pic of the HD shifter linkage set up.

I scratch my head to this day over their standard shifters.

AA engineer #1: We just finished development of the best transfer case in the industry. Thousands of hours of R&D, CAD work, machining prototypes, and testing have finally paid off! Now we just need a way to shift it.

AA engineer #2: Digs around in scrap bin...Here's some all thread, plastic bushings from my kid's R/C car that he broke, heat shrink tubing left over from when we rewired the coffee pot, and e-clips.

AA engineer #1: Hold my beer.

BUG-E J · Jan 17, 2018

I will say when i threw those pos cable shifters in the garbage and went to the hd shifters mine is night and day. It will still give me fits from time to time though

redneckengineered · Jan 17, 2018

BUG-E J said:
I will say when i threw those pos cable shifters in the garbage and went to the hd shifters mine is night and day. It will still give me fits from time to time though

Oh **** don't even get me started on the cable garbage.

CHASMAN9 · Jan 17, 2018

Is there a price difference without the synchro's and will there be any warranty issues assuming you might be shifting "on the fly"?

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redneckengineered · Jan 17, 2018

CHASMAN9 said:
Is there a price difference without the synchro's and will there be any warranty issues assuming you might be shifting "on the fly"?

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Don't know, and I doubt it. Nothing like that was ever mentioned. I don't think you could really hurt an Atlas that way anyways.