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An inquiring mind wanted to know how the length of the ZF5-Atlas 4 (1085mm) compared to the H55f - Toybox - Split case (1020 cm) length from back of block to output flange. It's longer by about 65mm
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I did some inventing. One of the problems with the factory power steering with the Cummins is that the high pressure output line points down, directly onto the frame rail, where the steering shaft will need to be. I tore it down this evening, and the pressure relief spring and the output mechanism, can be reversed, so the line can point up. That problem is solved. (Mind you, I should do some testing to make sure everything works... both ends of the housing have bypass ports, and the main spring is perfectly centered between the ports, and it assembled nicely, so on the bench, at least, all seems fine.
Interesting note... for the first time I can ever remember, I got to use a 20mm socket... those pressure ports on the power steering pump are 20mm! I went through every wrench and socket in the drawer, and couldn't find anything that fit. 19 too small. 21 too big. Found an old 20mm socket, and that was it. 20mm. Who knew?!??
Interesting note... for the first time I can ever remember, I got to use a 20mm socket... those pressure ports on the power steering pump are 20mm! I went through every wrench and socket in the drawer, and couldn't find anything that fit. 19 too small. 21 too big. Found an old 20mm socket, and that was it. 20mm. Who knew?!??
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Problem remains that the power steering pump is just too close to the frame....
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If the frame were about 50mm further outboard (100mm overall) then I could easily clear the frame with the power steering pump and pulley....
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And I would probably have the extra 45mm I need in order to install the clutch slave without pulling the engine out of the frame...
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And I would then have a little more room to inboard the 3.5 to 4" exhaust inboard of the frame rails...
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And give me just a bit more room between the frame rails for engine mounts.
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So that's if for my evening with the tape measure. Time to order some DOM to widen this sucker by 100mm.
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33% tougher. 75% of the body mounts have already been cut off the original frame, meaning 66% of the body mounts were already going to be custom. Now 100% of the body mounts will be custom.
I was always planning on custom inner fender skirts to clear tires, mount accessories, and clear suspension. Frame widening does not make this any more complicated.
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I have some 1.75" DOM if it works for you.
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I picked some up from these guys last night after calling Ruff Stuff to confirm thier sway bar bushings will fit inside this tube. I am all set for now, thanks!
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Frame cross members unwelded from frame rails....
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And frame rails mocked up 100mm wider. Looks positively spacious now
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Whoa.
Seeing the frame totally in pieces is scary. Good for Halloween though.
But it looks like the upside of widening the frame rails far outweigh the problems of keeping them stock.
This is the ultimate expo rig after all.
Seeing the frame totally in pieces is scary. Good for Halloween though.
But it looks like the upside of widening the frame rails far outweigh the problems of keeping them stock.
This is the ultimate expo rig after all.
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Yes, registration. This Frame has a valid, albeit now expired, Alberta registration and insurance in my name. The completed vehicle will have matching Frame number and VIN plate matching that registration. It's probably moot, now anyway, but that was the thought. I do not entirely disagree with the idea of completely starting from scratch....
looks like the right move you made Peter . Should ease up fabrication as well as future maintenance . Excited to follow this one.
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Uh-oh. You're actually doing work on this thing? ...- namely because it'll take you longer.
This is a throw down, a showdown, hell no, I can't slow down
It's gonna go down, first truck to drive down, and not break down
Okay, party people in the house, may I have your attention, please?
At the moment, the trucks will be in many parts, come on and break
Many parts, many, one, two, three, come on and break
