TG rear axle housing

mookie · 05-09-08, 06:50 AM

what do y'all think about this product.....good idea? crap? unnecessary? discuss amoung yourselves while i drink my coffee

Trail-Gear Inc > Axle Housing

LCOwner · 05-09-08, 07:45 AM

I hear 4RnrRick on Pirate got sent to the corner for giving his opinion of that housing. Lame idea IMO.

Maybe they should just stick to pinching other peoples ideas.

TachedOutOffRoad · 05-09-08, 08:27 AM

The write up Rick did showed holes not centered, ugly/incomplete welds, splatter everywhere, a hole drilled/tapped sideways, basically poor craftsmanship. A Diamond is twice as much so that means that this is a CZ version

Others said that there's were not as nasty as his, but good or bad, TG is just the low buck dealer. Take that as you want.

Its stronger than the thin stock housings, but not worth $400 plus shipping to me.

mookie · 05-09-08, 09:38 AM

wow, i had no idea that TG was bringing the suck like that....or that they were copying other peoples ideas etc....i've bought some stuff from them (hub flanges and 6shooters) that seemed like quality products and the axle housing seems like a pretty innovative idea that could be beneficial since rocks hitting my axle tubes and/or chunk are usually what stops me from getting up stuff.....but if it's make like a chinese peice of crap then forget it....

mookie · 05-09-08, 09:56 AM

i found the pirate thread....very interesting....and also a good reminder of why i hate pirate, what a bunch of D*cks

Trail-Gear rear housing (now with detailed pictures) - Pirate4x4.Com Bulletin Board

pjohnson · 05-09-08, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mookie

.....or that they were copying other peoples ideas etc.....

There's a lot of info on MUD and Pirate(unless threads got deleted by Mods)....

You can buy cheap imports at Trail-Mart.... OR

You can buy quality, Made in America, from the original innovators of our sport at Marlin Crawler or All-Pro Offroad

It's your choice....

Phil

mookie · 05-09-08, 11:49 AM

so basically they are the JToutfitters of the west coast lol

bandy rooster · 05-09-08, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mookie

so basically they are the JToutfitters of the west coast lol

nice burn...

isn't trailgear a vendor on here? shouldn't they be defending there products or something of that nature...

Isotel · 05-09-08, 02:41 PM

Ive heard from a local Freind that the build quality was not all that great, but
What do you guys expect for $399??

Diamond makes nice custom housings, but you have to pay to play!

OpTimuS · 05-09-08, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TachedOutOffRoad

The write up Rick did showed holes not centered, ugly/incomplete welds, splatter everywhere, a hole drilled/tapped sideways, basically poor craftsmanship. A Diamond is twice as much so that means that this is a CZ version

Others said that there's were not as nasty as his, but good or bad, TG is just the low buck dealer. Take that as you want.

Its stronger than the thin stock housings, but not worth $400 plus shipping to me.

Hey guys not out to give myself a bad name here but $400 for a stronger than stock, with more clearance housing....... sounds bloody great. I can't even buy an empty 60-series housing in Oz for less than $880.

wngrog · 05-09-08, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Isotel

Ive heard from a local Freind that the build quality was not all that great, but
What do you guys expect for $399??

Diamond makes nice custom housings, but you have to pay to play!

Spidertrax housings are $399......do they suck? I damn sure hope not.....

baxter650 · 05-09-08, 08:38 PM

This thread sounds alot like the Harley v/s jap crap bike argument to me.
Maybe more fellings than fact.

weak-link · 05-09-08, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baxter650

Maybe more fellings than fact.

maybe not

megolfer · 05-10-08, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mookie

wow, i had no idea that TG was bringing the suck like that....or that they were copying other peoples ideas etc....i've bought some stuff from them (hub flanges and 6shooters) that seemed like quality products and the axle housing seems like a pretty innovative idea that could be beneficial since rocks hitting my axle tubes and/or chunk are usually what stops me from getting up stuff.....but if it's make like a chinese peice of crap then forget it....

The six shooter was a copied and stolen product, just thought you should know

LukeZero · 05-10-08, 06:36 PM

This thread should be bumped to Chat.

Isotel · 05-10-08, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wngrog

Spidertrax housings are $399......do they suck? I damn sure hope not.....

those are sweet, but not a "complete" housing..

I just think the TG housing looks like dog Poo.. and i would want at least a cruiser 3rd in there, or step up to a 9" with the Spider Trax ones!

BTW i met the owner of spider trax a month or so ago, Very nice guy!

camcruiser13 · 05-12-08, 03:15 PM

i like spidertrax. brother has a sami and he orders alot from them, good stuff. that tg housing looks like it was welded be an 8 year old

LukeZero · 05-12-08, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camcruiser13

that tg housing looks like it was welded by an 8 year old

It was.

in China.

camcruiser13 · 05-12-08, 07:32 PM

tru that

05-09-08, 06:50 AM	#1
mookie IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Temple, georgia Posts: 259	TG rear axle housing what do y'all think about this product.....good idea? crap? unnecessary? discuss amoung yourselves while i drink my coffee Trail-Gear Inc > Axle Housing __________________ '71 FJ55- 305, H55, 33's '74 FJ40- Tpi 350, sm420, AArockbox, 3 speed t-case, metaltech'd, SOA, fj40 axles w/detroits & 30spline longs, 6shooter knuckles, hub-flanges, full hydro, flipped fj60 springs w/f&r johnny-joint spring hangers, dovetailed, 39.5 iroks Last edited by mookie; 05-09-08 at 06:58 AM.

05-09-08, 07:45 AM	#2
LCOwner Hudson's Dad Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Madera, CA Posts: 369	I hear 4RnrRick on Pirate got sent to the corner for giving his opinion of that housing. Lame idea IMO. Maybe they should just stick to pinching other peoples ideas. __________________ If you’re not part of an organized volunteer group working on the trails, YOU are the problem.

05-09-08, 08:27 AM	#3
TachedOutOffRoad IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 257	The write up Rick did showed holes not centered, ugly/incomplete welds, splatter everywhere, a hole drilled/tapped sideways, basically poor craftsmanship. A Diamond is twice as much so that means that this is a CZ version Others said that there's were not as nasty as his, but good or bad, TG is just the low buck dealer. Take that as you want. Its stronger than the thin stock housings, but not worth $400 plus shipping to me. __________________ Can't be scared of the skinny pedal. www.tachedoutoffroad.com http://forum.ih8mud.com/hardcore-cor...ined-taco.html Project: Dead Lined Taoc http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=133626 Dragon Wagon RIP

05-09-08, 09:38 AM	#4
mookie IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Temple, georgia Posts: 259	wow, i had no idea that TG was bringing the suck like that....or that they were copying other peoples ideas etc....i've bought some stuff from them (hub flanges and 6shooters) that seemed like quality products and the axle housing seems like a pretty innovative idea that could be beneficial since rocks hitting my axle tubes and/or chunk are usually what stops me from getting up stuff.....but if it's make like a chinese peice of crap then forget it.... __________________ '71 FJ55- 305, H55, 33's '74 FJ40- Tpi 350, sm420, AArockbox, 3 speed t-case, metaltech'd, SOA, fj40 axles w/detroits & 30spline longs, 6shooter knuckles, hub-flanges, full hydro, flipped fj60 springs w/f&r johnny-joint spring hangers, dovetailed, 39.5 iroks

05-09-08, 09:56 AM	#5
mookie IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Temple, georgia Posts: 259	i found the pirate thread....very interesting....and also a good reminder of why i hate pirate, what a bunch of D*cks Trail-Gear rear housing (now with detailed pictures) - Pirate4x4.Com Bulletin Board __________________ '71 FJ55- 305, H55, 33's '74 FJ40- Tpi 350, sm420, AArockbox, 3 speed t-case, metaltech'd, SOA, fj40 axles w/detroits & 30spline longs, 6shooter knuckles, hub-flanges, full hydro, flipped fj60 springs w/f&r johnny-joint spring hangers, dovetailed, 39.5 iroks

05-09-08, 11:49 AM	#7
mookie IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Temple, georgia Posts: 259	so basically they are the JToutfitters of the west coast lol __________________ '71 FJ55- 305, H55, 33's '74 FJ40- Tpi 350, sm420, AArockbox, 3 speed t-case, metaltech'd, SOA, fj40 axles w/detroits & 30spline longs, 6shooter knuckles, hub-flanges, full hydro, flipped fj60 springs w/f&r johnny-joint spring hangers, dovetailed, 39.5 iroks

05-09-08, 02:41 PM	#9
Isotel IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Crawlorado.com TLCA# 16898 Posts: 2,729	Ive heard from a local Freind that the build quality was not all that great, but What do you guys expect for $399?? Diamond makes nice custom housings, but you have to pay to play! __________________ 1976 FJ40 TBI350 700R4 Dana300 SOA Locked 37" PBR's Colorado Land Cruisers Redline Land Cruisers CrAwLoRadO.com FJ-40 Family Cage Ready for Sale! Last edited by Isotel; 05-09-08 at 03:47 PM.

05-09-08, 08:38 PM	#12
baxter650 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Abbotsford B.C. Posts: 409	This thread sounds alot like the Harley v/s jap crap bike argument to me. Maybe more fellings than fact. __________________ 1980 PU 9" lift 383 38" Swampers 1993 FZJ80 6" slee lift 37s 2000 XR671L 83 BJ60- splattered 2008 XR650L

05-10-08, 06:36 PM	#15
LukeZero ___Pastafarian___ Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Elkhart, Indiana TLCA# 14442 Posts: 691	This thread should be bumped to Chat. __________________ I'm kinda' like Han Solo; always strokin' my own Wookie. 1998 4Runner Limited 1964 FJ45SWB Hoosier Cruisers

05-12-08, 03:15 PM	#17
camcruiser13 Me and my Big Wheel Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: in the garage after dark in UT Posts: 4,818	i like spidertrax. brother has a sami and he orders alot from them, good stuff. that tg housing looks like it was welded be an 8 year old __________________ cc ------------- 76' fj40 big gulps huh click here to some out dated pics

05-12-08, 07:32 PM	#19
camcruiser13 Me and my Big Wheel Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: in the garage after dark in UT Posts: 4,818	tru that __________________ cc ------------- 76' fj40 big gulps huh click here to some out dated pics

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