Builds Father, Son, and the Unholy UTE

[2fpower]

So, we tore into it. Last time I tried to do it not using paper gasket from Toyota just using silicone... not gonna do that again

 

[2fpower]

Then while we wait for the paper gasket, started working on the flairs. @Zane

 

[2fpower]

Got one more pass of fiberglass before I called it a night. I used some foam for filler

 

[tornadoalleycruiser]

you can use hytech filler balls mixed with resin to fill big gaps. i might have some at the house. To fill from the back after you remove it. Text me if you need some in the transport parts carrier.

 

[2fpower]

you can use hytech filler balls mixed with resin to fill big gaps. i might have some at the house. To fill from the back after you remove it. Text me if you need some in the transport parts carrier.

Thanks for the offer. Foam will work just fine for the little area I have to work on still.

I do need to shorten the back side of these, raising the bottom edge, you can see some yellow tape on the cut line in the picture. I can't recall what to use for release agent??? Last time, I just made teh pattern and used HVAC tape. Anyone have a better release agent?

 

[tornadoalleycruiser]

Vasoline? Let me see if i have a special release agent in the garage.. I had a casting kit at one point in time to recreate a gasket. Hobby lobby carries release agent as well.
I have built molds with modeling clay to keep JB weld where i wanted it.

 

[2fpower]

Sounds good. I am headed to the paint shop in Olathe today, will see if they have anything.

 

[tornadoalleycruiser]

Mold release avail at hobby lobby. I'll put it in jenns car if you want it.

 

[2fpower]

Mold release avail at hobby lobby. I'll put it in jenns car if you want it.

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Headed to Hobby Lobby.

Thanks!

 

[2fpower]

Forgot to post a picture of the front axle torn down.

Also first pass of fiberglass on the backside of the flairs.

 

[Robkc]

So, we tore into it. Last time I tried to do it not using paper gasket from Toyota just using silicone... not gonna do that again

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Cough, Cough, Ahem! Remember when we put the 5.29's in Lexi. Not as bad but both leaking now.

 

[2fpower]

Cough, Cough, Ahem! Remember when we put the 5.29's in Lexi. Not as bad but both leaking now.

Oh, that sucks. About 4 hours because of a $6 paper gasket!

 

[BILT4ME]

Oh, that sucks. About 4 hours because of a $6 paper gasket!

Have you tried "The Right Stuff" in BLACK on those differentials before?

 

[cjmoon]

Have you tried "The Right Stuff" in BLACK on those differentials before?

I’ve pulled 4 Toyota diffs and have to retorque all of them because of leaks. They all seemed to seal up and stay tight the second go around. It’s worth a shot.

 

[Douglas S]

Have you tried "The Right Stuff" in BLACK on those differentials before?

I have, has been working great for the last 4yrs or so.

 

[NorCalFJ100]

WOW! Just scanned through this entire thread. So cool. So much work. Such a great project for you two! Congrats on everything you have accomplished so far!!!!!

 

[Laisser aller]

The title of the thread intrigued me.

Wow! Some big league parenting obviously going on and your son has a really refined sense for transportation obviously.

Pretty sharp young man.

Thank you, sincerely.

Great shots too.

 

[2fpower]

Have you tried "The Right Stuff" in BLACK on those differentials before?

I used toyota FIPG. Is that "the right stuff"?

 

[2fpower]

WOW! Just scanned through this entire thread. So cool. So much work. Such a great project for you two! Congrats on everything you have accomplished so far!!!!!

I feel very lucky to have been able to build this with him.

The title of the thread intrigued me.

Wow! Some big league parenting obviously going on and your son has a really refined sense for transportation obviously.

Pretty sharp young man.

Thank you, sincerely.

Great shots too.

Well, I lost the parenting manual they give you at the hospital..... so, been doing the best I can. Thanks for the kind words.

 

[bryson]

I used toyota FIPG. Is that "the right stuff"?

Nope.

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