Hey Jeeplab-- You Need A Bio Betty!

[KaiserBill]

Here is what I would do with this build:

Engine-- Cummins 4Bt tweaked to 300hp at 2600rpm at the crankshaft on B100. I would try to keep the torque around 800ft-lbs.

Gearbox-- I would go with a manual unit maybe the Fuller FS0-8406A... it weighs in 359lbs and has a length of 29 inches

T-Case-- I would go with the Atlas Four Speed unit. It would be cool to be able to change the speeds of the front and rear axles independently.

Axles: Unimog Axles anything after 1979 because that will have disc brakes on them. I would go for a fast-ratio axle and that will be different for each model
but it is usually about 5.42 or 5.56:1 overall ratio. Three reasons for these axles: 1) Portal axles keep the CG down by putting the weight near the
hubs; 2) The dogtooth differentially locking system that the Unimogs use can be locked at any speed; and 3) The portal axles give you extra height,
without dealing with issues with using excessive suspension lift while not sacrificing articulation or compromising the vehicles CG as much.
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Tires: MPT 81 365/85R20's on custom bead locking rims.

CTIS: Yes, I would try to figure out how to put a CTIS system on the truck! The Ural trucks have a simple design-- I've been trying for years to get enough information on it to duplicate myself.

This to me would be interesting to see how you solve certain problems and develop interesting new solutions to problems. Not to mention it would be neat to see a really funky build like this done. But, it is only a suggestion.