Carryall2 bigger tires=power loss

[SooieSauce]

I installed a lift and 23" tires on my carryall with fe350 engine. On flat ground/roads it does fine but on steep inclines it has lost a lot of power. I now have to go up some trails so fast now when I hit a bump I sometimes loose cargo. This takes some of the fun out of it. More than once I had to walk back and pick up things.

Does anyone know the stock gear ratio on these carts? Would a clutch from set up and belt from CPP help?

I do not care about top speed just looking for more slow speed power.

[mikeb33]

Bigger tires reduce torque and acceleration, but gain top speed. Too get what you want you need to change the gears in the differential.

[Springbok]

I'd do the clutch upgrades first before going straight to tearing down the rear end for a gear change. The clutch upgrades will shift your power band and may give you the power you need.

[lockman1]

A high speed gear change won't help you get up the hills, if anything it'll make it worse!
If I remember correctly... Carryall 2's have a higher gear ratio than a standard cart,
I think I remember that CA2's had something like a 17:1 ratio, as compared to the 14:1 for a standard cart... (or it could be CA2+)

I'd probably try a severe duty drive belt first, then go on to the driven clutch machining!

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[SooieSauce]

Thanks for the advice.

I realized with the tire change I would loose torque and acceleration. I was mainly needing the clearance and traction.

I first researched a gear change but have not found lower ratio gears for my cart. Does anyone know for sure what ratio a carryall2 has and if anyone makes a lower gear set for this cart?

I think I will start with the clutch upgrade and belt. Even if this doesnt help my situation to a point it is acceptable it for sure will help. One has to start somewhere.