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dogonmut
10-05-2010, 12:43 AM
I haven't posted much here so I thought I'd throw up some pic's of my rear axle re-build.

This is what started the re-build. The drivers side is bent up and back and the passenger side is bent up. Also during this fun I had a carrier bearing go out and spit the spool out sideways. It made some fantastic noise. To add even more fun, I can't begin to tell you how fun it was to get the carrier out of the housing.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/818960/fullsize/img_0827.jpg

I started with a fresh strait housing, doing the right of passage, plasma cutting and grinding all the tabs, brackets & spring perches off. Then I removed the rock grabbing drain plug.

I built a gig out of 3.5" 3/8 wall DOM and 3/8 plate. It captures the ends of the tube as well as 2 bolt holes in the face of the diff mounting surface. I put the housing in the jig and went to town trussing.

The inner frame work of the upper truss. The breather tube is extended threw the top of the truss.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/820379/fullsize/img_0832.jpg

From the bottom. The rear spine is 1.5" od .250 wall DOM plated with 3/16. No more bending backward. The spine extends all the way to the flanges so they can't tweek either.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/820377/fullsize/img_0830.jpg
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/820378/fullsize/img_0831.jpg

Here's a better shot of the jig and the 1/8" plating of the front side of the housing.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/822315/fullsize/img_0840.jpg

3/16 plating for the shock mounting area.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/822316/fullsize/img_0842.jpg

3/16 plating of the back side.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/822317/fullsize/img_0843.jpg

Drain hole plated in and ground smooth.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/824989/fullsize/img_0847.jpg

Oil filler neck and tie down/tow points added.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/824990/fullsize/img_0848.jpg
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/824991/fullsize/img_0850.jpg

Back under and the 3/8" thick link tabs added.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/828312/fullsize/img_0873.jpg

I also added the shock tabs, sway bar mounts, brake line tie downs and this upper gusset as an additional brace to prevent the flange from bending upward. Then I painted the whole thing and started bolting on the full float kit.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/829413/fullsize/img_0878.jpg

Full float baby.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/829414/fullsize/img_0882.jpg

I opt'ed to put the calipers in front due to the angle that the axle will sit. It will be the highest point and more out of harms way then it would be in the rear. I'm using Longfield flanges and ARP studs for the outter axle engagement.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/829415/fullsize/img_0885.jpg

I re-built the differential with heat treated/cryo'ed Yukon gears. It may be hard to tell in the pic but that's a 27 spline Land Cruiser flange. That's needed to run 1350 U joints(with the appropiate drive shaft yoke of course).
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/829416/fullsize/img_0887.jpg

Here's how the diff guard & bottom plating turned out.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/829418/fullsize/img_0892.jpg
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/829419/fullsize/img_0894.jpg

Ready to go back under and have the $hit beat out of it.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/829420/fullsize/img_0902.jpg

This build is almost as stupid as my front axle build.

-Scott
Jason4x4
10-05-2010, 01:14 AM
WOW... Sexy
cruiserjim
10-05-2010, 07:44 AM
Very nice,like that jig! Did you weigh it by chance?
FAUX X 4
10-05-2010, 10:05 AM
That'll never work! :D
crisbee
10-05-2010, 10:13 AM
You gonna show Dustin How to do that?
fourbychef
10-05-2010, 10:15 AM
Nice oil filler cap, do you ever plan on changing the oil without removing the axle and turning it upside down to drain the oil?

K-ton
dogonmut
10-05-2010, 10:23 AM
Very nice,like that jig! Did you weigh it by chance?
The jig weighted about 45 pounds. :D

Actually I didn't weigh the housing but I'd say it was close to 75 pounds. I've been re-working the rear of the chassis and I've switched tires so I'm going to re-weigh the entire rig once completed.

You gonna show Dustin How to do that?
Ouch.

Nice oil filler cap, do you ever plan on changing the oil without removing the axle and turning it upside down to drain the oil?

K-ton
Ring and pinions seem to last the length of less then 1 oil change interval.
Heatstroke
10-05-2010, 11:31 AM
Nice oil filler cap, do you ever plan on changing the oil without removing the axle and turning it upside down to drain the oil?

K-ton

His wife bought this for him, and his dif has never been happier. :doh:

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTMokkY5AMoy5IR9JcnhqDld7Q2TKsDp GRsO6IyDL224wseWSQ&t=1&usg=__8CP2aVwmSYTRqyswgbo4VXa6w48=
FAUX X 4
10-05-2010, 11:37 AM
His wife bought this for him, and his dif has never been happier. :doh:

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTMokkY5AMoy5IR9JcnhqDld7Q2TKsDp GRsO6IyDL224wseWSQ&t=1&usg=__8CP2aVwmSYTRqyswgbo4VXa6w48=

Nice vagina pump! :D
azrain
10-05-2010, 01:46 PM
His wife bought this for him, and his dif has never been happier. :doh:

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTMokkY5AMoy5IR9JcnhqDld7Q2TKsDp GRsO6IyDL224wseWSQ&t=1&usg=__8CP2aVwmSYTRqyswgbo4VXa6w48=

So that is the Sammi secret? :eek:
War Rated
10-05-2010, 03:06 PM
Nice oil filler cap, do you ever plan on changing the oil without removing the axle and turning it upside down to drain the oil?

K-ton

I would really like to be able to run one long enough to need the oil changed!
Something usually leaks enough to keep the fluid fresh on mine.
85GUTZ
10-05-2010, 05:28 PM
just curious.. why all that work to a toy axle. I run 38's and cant keep mine together...Looks good though !
fourbychef
10-06-2010, 12:29 AM
His wife bought this for him, and his dif has never been happier. :doh:

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTMokkY5AMoy5IR9JcnhqDld7Q2TKsDp GRsO6IyDL224wseWSQ&t=1&usg=__8CP2aVwmSYTRqyswgbo4VXa6w48=

That would make a nice Turkey Baster, mine keeps falling apart.

K-ton
BOVADS
10-06-2010, 02:24 PM
That would make a nice Turkey Baster, mine keeps falling apart.

K-ton

most people put something ON a turkey, not suck something out of it
fourbychef
10-06-2010, 04:04 PM
most people put something ON a turkey, not suck something out of it

every turkey baster I have ever used, has broken or sucked (although the more you suck the better in this case) Tell me if this sounds familiar?,,,,
You be half way done with the turkey, mouth watering, everyone looking over your shoulder, yummy!!! Lets baste the turkey,,,, well get the turkey baster, then, suck,,dribble, dribble, squish, suck, dribble, dribble, squish, suck,,,OH fucker, the bulb just fell off the tube,,, FAWG!! Now we use a spoon!! hehe
(you should put the goodies between the skin and meat)
K-ton
FAUX X 4
10-06-2010, 04:07 PM
suck,,dribble, dribble, squish, suck, dribble, dribble, squish, suck,,,OH fucker, the bulb just fell off the tube,,, FAWG!! Now we use a spoon!! hehe
(you should put the goodies between the skin and meat)
K-ton

I just threw up in my mouth a little reading that out of context and knowing that the item pictured above is NOT meant to used as a turkey baster. :eek:
crisbee
10-06-2010, 07:24 PM
mmmmm...... turkey

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3259/3136264597_4c2eeac8e3.jpg
howyadoin
10-07-2010, 05:54 AM
mmmmm...... turkey

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3259/3136264597_4c2eeac8e3.jpg

Mmmmm...bacon covered Turkey.:D
This thread has it all as usual...nice axle build (OK, that's unusual here;)), gay talk with Eric, gay talk from others, penis pump talk, etc......God bless TTORA.:lmao:
Dick Foster
10-07-2010, 11:23 AM
Dayum, that's a good idea. I'm gonna have to try that one. I'd probably do a basket weave so it would tend to stay on better but I like the idea of bacon and turkey.

BACON!

mmmmm...... turkey

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3259/3136264597_4c2eeac8e3.jpg
dogonmut
10-13-2010, 03:57 PM
Better then bacon covered turkey.

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/830866/fullsize/photo.jpg
FAUX X 4
10-13-2010, 03:59 PM
Better then bacon covered turkey.

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/830866/fullsize/photo.jpg

...and apparently way more fattening! :lmao:
BOVADS
10-13-2010, 05:03 PM
mmmmm...... turkey

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3259/3136264597_4c2eeac8e3.jpg

Like this but a basket weave like Dick said but a weave all the way around and deep fried!!






oh, and nice work
crisbee
10-13-2010, 06:51 PM
Better then bacon covered turkey.

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/830866/fullsize/photo.jpg

Geez that thing is purdy! You gettin ready for a photo shoot or something?
dogonmut
10-13-2010, 06:58 PM
Geez that thing is purdy! You gettin ready for a photo shoot or something?

Well...actually...
rockbronco
10-13-2010, 09:04 PM
Well...actually...

and I remember the day when I got shit about painting anything. Now look who gets the rattle can out after every scratch

Im going to walk right up to that bitch and scratch it with a rock:dancing:
FAUX X 4
10-13-2010, 10:02 PM
and I remember the day when I got shit about painting anything. Now look who gets the rattle can out after every scratch

Im going to walk right up to that bitch and scratch it with a rock:dancing:

I suggest a pink two tone instead! :flipoff4:
dogonmut
10-13-2010, 10:37 PM
I suggest a pink two tone instead! :flipoff4:

I don't want my rig to match your POS. Well...since I don't have animal print upolstory or have it entered in the worlds largest paper weight and jack stand time of use competition we should be OK.

Speaking there of...

When I was cutting junk off your junk this weekend I noticed the hour meter on your jack stands were in the red. Time to service them.
crisbee
10-14-2010, 08:42 AM
and I remember the day when I got shit about painting anything. Now look who gets the rattle can out after every scratch

Im going to walk right up to that bitch piss all over it:dancing:


Fixed it for ya
Trugota
10-14-2010, 09:06 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaK9bjLy3v4&feature=player_embedded