Had a bit of a mild shift kit performed on Friday, learning curve over here as no-one really knows anything about the 401b boxes in WA
Ended up removing the 1-2 and 2-3 accumulators and replacing with welsh plugs, has actually made a nice difference. It's not really harsh and it just gets in to gear now, high rpm 1-2 change is still a little slow but it actually goes in without having to lift the gas slightly or bounce the limiter.
Also confirmed that when I put it in to 2WD mode there is NO preload in the transfer case.
With VCT working, it will now actually spin up in the dry on the brake (wouldn't even do it in the wet with no VCT).
Nicer 1-2 shift means it easily hit 2nd gear while doing a standstill.. could probably have hit 3rd if I wanted but it's only open centre for now..
2WD mode + nicer 1-2 shift makes for some interesting times in the wet
Next step is shim my old 32gtst diff up and throw it in, also getting the adjustable rear upper arms that were destined for the 32 fitted within the next 2 weeks.
Then it's on to Nistuning and sourcing some swaybars