cwwfj60
Supporting Vendor
nice fab work as always
ARCHIVE Forge Specialties: What are we working on?
- Thread starter 35inchoverdrive
- Start date
This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate
links, including eBay, Amazon, Skimlinks, and others.
35inchoverdrive
Forge Specialties
- Thread starter
- #122
Thanks!
The same 100 series had some rot towards the back of the frame. It turned into a classic case of 'the more you dig, the more rot you find'.
...exploratory surgery.
Both sides of the crossmember, as well as the frame, were paper thin and swollen.
35inchoverdrive
Forge Specialties
- Thread starter
- #123
It took this much chopping to get to solid metal.
...the first patch.
...fabbing up the second patch.
We put an extra hole towards the frame in the bottom of the crossmember, in attempt to prevent the rot from building up in the same low spot again.
...the first patch.
...fabbing up the second patch.
We put an extra hole towards the frame in the bottom of the crossmember, in attempt to prevent the rot from building up in the same low spot again.
35inchoverdrive
Forge Specialties
- Thread starter
- #124
...fully welded, in paint, and coated with Amsoil HDMP(the entire frame got a good soaking).
You guys need more pro bono beer.
35inchoverdrive
Forge Specialties
- Thread starter
- #126
You guys need more pro bono beer.
There's a ideal ratio of pro-bono-beer:craftsmanship, and we are willing to do extensive testing to find the right balance.
35inchoverdrive
Forge Specialties
- Thread starter
- #127
I did a teaser, months ago, about us getting in some Harrop E-Lockers for a 200 series, so it's about time I posted up some pictures for that install.
...popping out the rear diff.
...popping out the rear diff.
35inchoverdrive
Forge Specialties
- Thread starter
- #128
...out comes the stock carrier.
...pressing new carrier bearings onto the Harrop.
...Harrop on the left and stock carrier on the right.
...pressing new carrier bearings onto the Harrop.
...Harrop on the left and stock carrier on the right.
35inchoverdrive
Forge Specialties
- Thread starter
- #129
...drilling the hole in the third member and securing the wiring.
...the outside view with the connector.
...the outside view with the connector.
35inchoverdrive
Forge Specialties
- Thread starter
- #130
Aside from taking longer to remove/reinstall, the front clamshell diff is more challenging to set up properly.
35inchoverdrive
Forge Specialties
- Thread starter
- #131
...cracking open the clam.
...Harrop on the left vs stock carrier on the right.
...reassembly.
...Harrop on the left vs stock carrier on the right.
...reassembly.
35inchoverdrive
Forge Specialties
- Thread starter
- #132
...drilling the hole for the wiring harness.
...reassembled, with the wiring.
It's difficult to see in the pic, but the plug is in a pretty tight spot and very well protected, once the front diff is reinstalled.
Before and after pictures on this project aren't terribly dramatic, because the truck looks exactly the same at the end. Traction is not visible to the naked eye.
...reassembled, with the wiring.
It's difficult to see in the pic, but the plug is in a pretty tight spot and very well protected, once the front diff is reinstalled.
Before and after pictures on this project aren't terribly dramatic, because the truck looks exactly the same at the end. Traction is not visible to the naked eye.
35inchoverdrive
Forge Specialties
- Thread starter
- #133
...and because EVERYTHING needs lockers...
We've got an '08 F250 with a turbo diesel, 6spd manual, a vinyl bench seat, and manual windows and door locks:
...getting a pair of ARB's, plus a few other goodies.
We've got an '08 F250 with a turbo diesel, 6spd manual, a vinyl bench seat, and manual windows and door locks:
...getting a pair of ARB's, plus a few other goodies.
DANG you guys are GOOD!
35inchoverdrive
Forge Specialties
- Thread starter
- #135
Thanks!
We aimed high and went with the monstrous ARB Dual Compressor for the F250. Since there is NO WAY that this compressor will fit under the hood, we had to look for other real estate. We settled on the passenger side frame rail.
...sharpie-ing out a mount bracket, to bolt up to existing holes in the frame.
...trimming, punching some holes and dimple dying it(you know you're fabbing when you have sharpie AND dimple dies).
35inchoverdrive
Forge Specialties
- Thread starter
- #136
...adding hardware, tacked in place for easy removal and install.
...mounted on the frame, with the compressor.
...mounted on the frame, with the compressor.
Stumpalama
Forum Junkie
35inchoverdrive
Forge Specialties
- Thread starter
- #138
For packaging purposes, we mounted the air manifold, solenoids and air chuck near the rear bumper.
The manifold mounted to two existing holes in the Ford frame.
We're plumbing an air chuck into the rear bumper.
This ends up being a very handy location for a vehicle that does any towing. A conventional air hose can easily reach any of the vehicle tires or the tires of just about any trailer your towing.
The manifold mounted to two existing holes in the Ford frame.
We're plumbing an air chuck into the rear bumper.
This ends up being a very handy location for a vehicle that does any towing. A conventional air hose can easily reach any of the vehicle tires or the tires of just about any trailer your towing.
35inchoverdrive
Forge Specialties
- Thread starter
- #139
How do you set preload and backlash on that clamshell front end??
It's adjusted via shims on the outside of the carrier bearings. Measuring, and feel..which you can't check until it's assembled...did I mention they aren't fun?
35inchoverdrive
Forge Specialties
- Thread starter
- #140
The stock front diff cover was rusted and gross, so it was a perfect time to swap it out for a Solid one.
The BEEF!
...front axle teardown.
The front U-joints were whipped and they REALLY didn't want to come out.
The BEEF!
...front axle teardown.
The front U-joints were whipped and they REALLY didn't want to come out.
