Gasman
September 17th, 2010, 22:34
Not anything earth shattering but figured I'd throw it up so here goes.
Started with this. Semi float 60 with 35 spline alloy shafts and disc brakes. This all started because I got a smoking deal that I couldn't pass up. Dude built it, wheeled it 3 times then decided he wanted to go to 40's and a 14 bolt. It's all brand new, I don't think the brake pads are even worn in! The semi float is fine for my intended usage and the bolt battern and WMS was perfect for my set up.
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l68/gasmanxj/IMG_0960.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l68/gasmanxj/IMG_0968.jpg
35 spline shafts compared to the stock D44 shafts.
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l68/gasmanxj/IMG_0966.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l68/gasmanxj/IMG_0965.jpg
Housing needs a hair cut. This lip is no good.
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l68/gasmanxj/IMG_1076.jpg
After about 30 minutes with a sawzall and grinder, I gained about 3/8" of clearance back and no more huge lip. If my measurements are correct, it now only hangs down 3/8-1/2" more than my 44. This is the most I can take off without losing the bottom bolt hole, which I don't want to deal with now. If clearance is an issue, I'll deal with it later.
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l68/gasmanxj/IMG_1078.jpg
The tubes were welded to the housing already but I wanted to truss it. Took the easy route and called TNT, they built a custom truss for me. Those guys are awsome, had it at my door less than a week after ordering it. Welding it on was fun. 1-1.5" of weld at a time with about 10 mins of cooling in between welds. Lots of beer consumption and a long night but did not warp the housing.
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l68/gasmanxj/IMG_1087.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l68/gasmanxj/IMG_1090.jpg
Got the gears and spool ready to go. Props to Andrew from LetzRoll Offroad, awesome pricing and customer service. Highly recommend giving him a call if you are in the market for gears/lockers/axles. Paid on a Fri, all the parts showed up on Monday! No more lockers for me, just wanted to go with a simple, cheap, and effective spool. I really would have liked to have gone to 5.38 but regearing the front HI-9 isn't cheap so 5:13 it is.
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l68/gasmanxj/IMG_1086.jpg
I wanted to stretch the WB a bit, for several reasons including avoiding shortening my DS. The 60 pinion snout is a wee bit longer! Looking around for offset spring perches, I came across these from RuffStuff. Exactly what I needed and I don't have to buy Ubolts. Pushes the axle back 1-3" but keeps the retainer plate in the stock location. So no problem with my antiwrap leaf, bumpstops, etc. Eventually I want to push the axle back more but this will work for now.
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l68/gasmanxj/IMG_1096.jpg
I just got it back from having the gears installed so will work on getting it slung under the rig. Just need to set the pinion angle, burn in the perches, plumb new brake lines, and should be ready to rock.
More to come....
Started with this. Semi float 60 with 35 spline alloy shafts and disc brakes. This all started because I got a smoking deal that I couldn't pass up. Dude built it, wheeled it 3 times then decided he wanted to go to 40's and a 14 bolt. It's all brand new, I don't think the brake pads are even worn in! The semi float is fine for my intended usage and the bolt battern and WMS was perfect for my set up.
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l68/gasmanxj/IMG_0960.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l68/gasmanxj/IMG_0968.jpg
35 spline shafts compared to the stock D44 shafts.
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l68/gasmanxj/IMG_0966.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l68/gasmanxj/IMG_0965.jpg
Housing needs a hair cut. This lip is no good.
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l68/gasmanxj/IMG_1076.jpg
After about 30 minutes with a sawzall and grinder, I gained about 3/8" of clearance back and no more huge lip. If my measurements are correct, it now only hangs down 3/8-1/2" more than my 44. This is the most I can take off without losing the bottom bolt hole, which I don't want to deal with now. If clearance is an issue, I'll deal with it later.
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l68/gasmanxj/IMG_1078.jpg
The tubes were welded to the housing already but I wanted to truss it. Took the easy route and called TNT, they built a custom truss for me. Those guys are awsome, had it at my door less than a week after ordering it. Welding it on was fun. 1-1.5" of weld at a time with about 10 mins of cooling in between welds. Lots of beer consumption and a long night but did not warp the housing.
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l68/gasmanxj/IMG_1087.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l68/gasmanxj/IMG_1090.jpg
Got the gears and spool ready to go. Props to Andrew from LetzRoll Offroad, awesome pricing and customer service. Highly recommend giving him a call if you are in the market for gears/lockers/axles. Paid on a Fri, all the parts showed up on Monday! No more lockers for me, just wanted to go with a simple, cheap, and effective spool. I really would have liked to have gone to 5.38 but regearing the front HI-9 isn't cheap so 5:13 it is.
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l68/gasmanxj/IMG_1086.jpg
I wanted to stretch the WB a bit, for several reasons including avoiding shortening my DS. The 60 pinion snout is a wee bit longer! Looking around for offset spring perches, I came across these from RuffStuff. Exactly what I needed and I don't have to buy Ubolts. Pushes the axle back 1-3" but keeps the retainer plate in the stock location. So no problem with my antiwrap leaf, bumpstops, etc. Eventually I want to push the axle back more but this will work for now.
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l68/gasmanxj/IMG_1096.jpg
I just got it back from having the gears installed so will work on getting it slung under the rig. Just need to set the pinion angle, burn in the perches, plumb new brake lines, and should be ready to rock.
More to come....