rocks and rolls - Page 3

mrqtipp · 03-08-08, 09:01 AM

The axles were getting beat up so decided to fabricated some axle protection. Went to the local metal yard and picked through some rim stock. Used a long 3 inch wide piece of plate and started cutting, bending and welding. I welded some quarter twenty bolts to the rear of the axle housing as mounting point. Then used exhaust coupler ubolts as a attachment to the third member.

Let me know what you guys think.

mrqtipp · 03-08-08, 09:07 AM

The axle skid plate is removable in seconds. Made an access point to the drain plug. I also drilled a whole in the bottom of the axle skid plate to monitor lubricant leaks..

mrqtipp · 03-15-08, 09:18 AM

More pics of the undercarriage

mrqtipp · 03-15-08, 09:36 AM

more pics of undercarriage. Fabricated a removable plate on the front 3rd member..

concretejungle · 03-15-08, 09:18 PM

That is totally sweet! You have me thinking now about putting some plate under my slider outriggers to make a solid surface......

mrqtipp · 03-28-08, 07:19 PM

The 3rd member sliders work very well. thanks

mrqtipp · 03-28-08, 07:36 PM

The wierdest thing happened to the SM420. The trannie started making a god awefull grinding sound. Was able to make it back to CA. When I pulled out the trannie I was not able to get the adapter plate allens bolts out. I put some heat to the plate being carefull not to warp the adaptor plate. I still couldnt get the allens bolts out. So I took the BFH to the trannie.

mrqtipp · 03-28-08, 07:45 PM

It turns out when I though I got take 3 different sm420s and mate them together utilizing the best parts from each one just doesnt work. The snchros all looked good and the gears looked good but I did not learn that different years have subtle differences. I was able to find a brand new SM 420's that still had the cosmoline all over. The trannie was made for the military gamma goat. Pretty cheap and since the install I havent had a problem. Next build will have a later model trannie (NV4500)

MD11Fr8Dog · 03-28-08, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrqtipp

It turns out when I though I got take 3 different sm420s and mate them together utilizing the best parts from each one just doesnt work. The snchros all looked good and the gears looked good but I did not learn that different years have subtle differences. I was able to find a brand new SM 420's that still had the cosmoline all over. The trannie was made for the military gamma goat. Pretty cheap and since the install I havent had a problem. Next build will have a later model trannie (NV4500)

Nice find on that SM420! Sweet!

mrqtipp · 04-06-08, 11:26 AM

thought I would post some fork lift articulation pic. not bad for leaf springs

mrqtipp · 04-07-08, 10:05 PM

more forklift pics. will upload some off road pics soon

Twisty · 04-07-08, 10:18 PM

Great flex for spua! I'm getting another set of custom springs made for mine soon, hopefully they can match your travel!!

Z()LTAN · 04-08-08, 05:59 AM

spua with scissor shackles and cut springs!

be careful those spring packs dont explode

Tapage · 04-08-08, 09:04 AM

I wanna make my Tencha flex like this !

Can you show us a detailed pics of your shackle / spring packs pins . ?

mrqtipp · 04-19-08, 01:38 PM

more pics of springs. Will post off road pics later

Z()LTAN · 04-19-08, 07:44 PM

oooh ok, not bushes

PHAEDRUS · 04-20-08, 05:19 PM

Are those heims in the shackles??
or really old bushings.
Dave

mrqtipp · 04-23-08, 01:17 PM

They are Alcan springs with Orbit eyes. The Orbit eye has the ability to flex 38 degress in all directions. The springs are great.

Alcan Spring - Manufactures Fine Custom Leaf Springs

murphy325 · 04-24-08, 07:14 AM

nice right up bro! i will say helping build that rig was one of the funnest things i have done learned a ton. i love the time lapse photography effect the thread gives,looks like it was done over night! make no mistake my freinds there was a lot of blood,sweat and -well repair and dispair involved as it should be. for a leaf sprung rig that thing has some insane flex good call on the alcan springs. post up some off road pics the static shots dont do it justice. now get your arse over to the east coast and help me tweek my junk

Eskimo · 04-24-08, 03:39 PM

Thought I was gonna see another rockwell rig in this thread.. LOL

mrqtipp · 05-03-08, 10:15 PM

thought i would post some off road pics. they never come out the way you think they are

mrqtipp · 05-03-08, 10:18 PM

more silly pics

fj40forlife · 05-04-08, 11:47 AM

is that big bear? looks like it did good. what part of cal are you in

mrqtipp · 05-04-08, 02:30 PM

yep that is big bear. The pics kinda suck. I live in los angeles, south bay area always up for a trip. checked out your build on pirate are you almost done yet? Trucks look great..

88chevota · 05-10-08, 09:37 PM

Is that the John Bull trail? or Holcomb Creek?

fj40forlife · 05-11-08, 01:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrqtipp

yep that is big bear. The pics kinda suck. I live in los angeles, south bay area always up for a trip. checked out your build on pirate are you almost done yet? Trucks look great..

Yup I wanted to head out to big bear sat with socal landcruisers but didnt make it. I live in orange country(ANAHEIM) The project is far from done

But thats why i have 2 fj40

Eric

03-08-08, 09:01 AM	#61
mrqtipp IH8MUD Junior Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 102	The axles were getting beat up so decided to fabricated some axle protection. Went to the local metal yard and picked through some rim stock. Used a long 3 inch wide piece of plate and started cutting, bending and welding. I welded some quarter twenty bolts to the rear of the axle housing as mounting point. Then used exhaust coupler ubolts as a attachment to the third member. Let me know what you guys think. Attached Images Last edited by mrqtipp; 03-08-08 at 09:20 AM.

03-08-08, 09:07 AM	#62
mrqtipp IH8MUD Junior Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 102	The axle skid plate is removable in seconds. Made an access point to the drain plug. I also drilled a whole in the bottom of the axle skid plate to monitor lubricant leaks.. Attached Images

03-15-08, 09:18 AM	#63
mrqtipp IH8MUD Junior Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 102	More pics of the undercarriage Attached Images

03-15-08, 09:36 AM	#64
mrqtipp IH8MUD Junior Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 102	more pics of undercarriage. Fabricated a removable plate on the front 3rd member.. Attached Images

03-15-08, 09:18 PM	#65
concretejungle IH8MUD Tour Guide Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: North Cadillac TLCA# 14646 Posts: 5,810	That is totally sweet! You have me thinking now about putting some plate under my slider outriggers to make a solid surface...... __________________ 95' FZJ80 OME med./J lift, ARB rack, ARB Bull Bar w/tmax 12,500, 315 Nitto, stainless brake lines, Center Diff Lock, Sliders, IPOR Skid, IPOR rear bumper, upgraded slee sticker, custom dents, more to come. . . Remember it's a gateway drug, so it will actually lead to "crystal meh".

03-28-08, 07:19 PM	#66
mrqtipp IH8MUD Junior Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 102	The 3rd member sliders work very well. thanks

03-28-08, 07:36 PM	#67
mrqtipp IH8MUD Junior Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 102	The wierdest thing happened to the SM420. The trannie started making a god awefull grinding sound. Was able to make it back to CA. When I pulled out the trannie I was not able to get the adapter plate allens bolts out. I put some heat to the plate being carefull not to warp the adaptor plate. I still couldnt get the allens bolts out. So I took the BFH to the trannie. Attached Images

03-28-08, 07:45 PM	#68
mrqtipp IH8MUD Junior Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 102	It turns out when I though I got take 3 different sm420s and mate them together utilizing the best parts from each one just doesnt work. The snchros all looked good and the gears looked good but I did not learn that different years have subtle differences. I was able to find a brand new SM 420's that still had the cosmoline all over. The trannie was made for the military gamma goat. Pretty cheap and since the install I havent had a problem. Next build will have a later model trannie (NV4500) Attached Images

04-06-08, 11:26 AM	#70
mrqtipp IH8MUD Junior Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 102	thought I would post some fork lift articulation pic. not bad for leaf springs Attached Images Last edited by mrqtipp; 04-06-08 at 08:17 PM.

04-07-08, 10:05 PM	#71
mrqtipp IH8MUD Junior Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 102	more forklift pics. will upload some off road pics soon Attached Images

04-07-08, 10:18 PM	#72
Twisty IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia Posts: 212	Great flex for spua! I'm getting another set of custom springs made for mine soon, hopefully they can match your travel!! __________________ 1978 FJ40 4" Lift, 3F, F&R AirLockers Daily - 33 MTZ 15x10 ClassicLock Offroad - 35 TrXus MTs 15x10 ClassicII Buildup Thread Visit my Shed

04-08-08, 05:59 AM	#73
Z()LTAN IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 222	spua with scissor shackles and cut springs! be careful those spring packs dont explode __________________ Lock, Stomp and Steer, No Fear

04-19-08, 01:38 PM	#75
mrqtipp IH8MUD Junior Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 102	more pics of springs. Will post off road pics later Attached Images Last edited by mrqtipp; 04-19-08 at 01:49 PM.

04-19-08, 07:44 PM	#76
Z()LTAN IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 222	oooh ok, not bushes __________________ Lock, Stomp and Steer, No Fear

04-20-08, 05:19 PM	#77
PHAEDRUS IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Mar 2003 TLCA# 16520 Posts: 1,783	Are those heims in the shackles?? or really old bushings. Dave __________________ "The time has come" the Walrus said," To talk of many things.." In the Trees.... OH 92 ome big empty hole in arb, home brewed rear and running 33"s Custom clear coat failure..... (sold) 80 fj40, 2.5 OME Dakaar springs, 33" bfgs.

04-24-08, 03:39 PM	#80
Eskimo Rev limiter abuser Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NC, going to Danville, PA Posts: 1,139	Thought I was gonna see another rockwell rig in this thread.. LOL __________________ Rich in NC FJ - '73 FJ-40 Cruggy - LSx/4-wheel steer Rockwells/4-link/coilovers/42's Build thread --> http://forum.ih8mud.com/hardcore-corner/124040-keeping-low-rockwells-k-under-knife-again.html '01 Chevy 2500HD 8.1 Allison Lux-o-tow

05-10-08, 09:37 PM	#85
88chevota IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 400	Is that the John Bull trail? or Holcomb Creek? __________________ 1988 FJ62 - Chevy 350 TBI, SM465 tranny, NP205 t-case, cruiser/minitruck hybrid rear axle, SOA, shackle reversal, 35" Maxxis Bighorns, 14" travel shocks all around. check out the build. All done!!! http://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wagons/164109-chevota-gets-makeover.html 1997 FZJ80 - Collector's Edition (wife's)

04-23-08, 01:17 PM	#78
mrqtipp IH8MUD Junior Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 102	They are Alcan springs with Orbit eyes. The Orbit eye has the ability to flex 38 degress in all directions. The springs are great. Alcan Spring - Manufactures Fine Custom Leaf Springs

04-24-08, 07:14 AM	#79
murphy325 IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 1	nice right up bro! i will say helping build that rig was one of the funnest things i have done learned a ton. i love the time lapse photography effect the thread gives,looks like it was done over night! make no mistake my freinds there was a lot of blood,sweat and -well repair and dispair involved as it should be. for a leaf sprung rig that thing has some insane flex good call on the alcan springs. post up some off road pics the static shots dont do it justice. now get your arse over to the east coast and help me tweek my junk

05-03-08, 10:15 PM	#81
mrqtipp IH8MUD Junior Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 102	thought i would post some off road pics. they never come out the way you think they are Attached Images

05-03-08, 10:18 PM	#82
mrqtipp IH8MUD Junior Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 102	more silly pics Attached Images

05-04-08, 11:47 AM	#83
fj40forlife IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Dec 2005 TLCA# 5624562435 Posts: 1,026	is that big bear? looks like it did good. what part of cal are you in __________________ What is rock crawling? My build http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=637144

05-04-08, 02:30 PM	#84
mrqtipp IH8MUD Junior Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 102	yep that is big bear. The pics kinda suck. I live in los angeles, south bay area always up for a trip. checked out your build on pirate are you almost done yet? Trucks look great..

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