Blackjack 40

[tucker74]

@cruiseroutfit height, in outer teeth, upper machined:

 

[cruiseroutfit]

Cool, I'll measure a stock, RCV and TG one tomorrow at the shop

 

[tucker74]

Onward with my current project ...

 

[cruiseroutfit]

@cruiseroutfit height, in outer teeth, upper machined:

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Unfortunately quite different than the RCV or TG options.

I'm 21.88, 46.60 (same) & 41.94 (same)

As I sorta remembered the ASCO long hub body does in fact require a longer inner gear too.

 

[coonassjohn]

Very nice 40. First black one I've seen.

 

[tucker74]

Continuing on with my parts washing and painting ... the @Sea Knight stopped by for some liquid encouragement

 

[tucker74]

Out with the old, in with the new

 

[jim land]

Nice upgrade, i like my front arb.
But stock front axle with a locker and big tire is not the best combo (ask me how I know) , if you think to go chromoly, you can switch to short body aisin locking hubs right now

Do you plan on using the lockright on the rear ?

 

[tucker74]

I’ve already got an ARB in the rear, just swapping out the Lock-right for the ARB so at least it’s selectable. Wheeled it with this setup for several years, just take it easy on the skinny pedal Totally agree with what you’re saying though, will likely go that route in the future ...

 

[tucker74]

So question from the peanut gallery, I was reassembling my knuckle last night and three of the four split washers that sit on top of the bottom cones spun open before I hit 71 ft-lbs. I realized in all the birf jobs I've done, I've only done one other small pattern with these instead of flat washers on the bottom plate. Do you think these were just fatigued and or that my torque wrench might be off? Anyone had this happen before? All the top nuts torqued correctly, I replaced the bottoms with some other used split washers I had and two torqued correctly and one spun @cruiseroutfit?

Thanks!
Tucker

 

[tucker74]

When in doubt, new hardware. Got it all buttoned up ... damn pinion seal is leaking

 

[tucker74]

Shot some Raptor Liner on the inside of the tailgate and running boards, nice product

 

[tucker74]

Got my running boards and tailgate installed, also plumbed and wired the front ARB. Almost ready for the LSLC Roundup next weekend

 

[Martyt]

Nice work-- I like your casual but persistent attitude on this project. Super nice rig to begin and good adds so far!

 

[tucker74]

Thx Did some mundane wiring last night to hook up my license plate lights and wire in a second horn that was hacked out at some point. Went with a pair of the Hella super horns, they sound much better than the tinny beep of the single stocker I had.

Tucker

 

[tucker74]

Finally got the tailgate cables installed, just in time to load up

Tucker

 

[White Stripe]

Those cables look nice. Is that a aftermarket tailgate ?

 

[tucker74]

Those cables look nice. Is that a aftermarket tailgate ?

Cables are OEM Nissan PU, the tailgate is a Gozzard Composites...really nice piece

Tucker

 

[White Stripe]

Cables are OEM Nissan PU, the tailgate is a Gozzard Composites...really nice piece

Tucker

I didn't know Gozzard made one. I would have bought one if I did. Don't have to worry about rust.

 

[davegonz]

Yeah, nice cables

Why'd you space out the brackets so much? You get better load distribution if you mount the bracket flush with the tailgate.