Builds SAS 89 Mini--Triple cased Mashed Potato

[LC_Hamma]

Heim joint, I don't think so. That's a cast tractor joint Is that traction bar made from poop pipe? Looks like it's flexin all right ;p

 

[schmitty]

Heim joint, I don't think so. That's a cast tractor joint Is that traction bar made from poop pipe? Looks like it's flexin all right ;p

Who care's if its made of pipe at least he wheels his truck

 

[71-CRUISER]

Speaking of wheeling......... Only 2 weeks till GSMTR.

 

[TeddyBoy]

After emerging from the TC ride John and I both sustained nice dents in our front axle housings so John ordered up some 8" weldable pipe caps to resolve the problem.

So today I stepped out of the office around noon and got to work on mine, 3 hours later this is what I came up with...

Step 1: Cut along dotted line


Step 2: Add a little bling/reinforcement


Step 3: Weld to axle housing


Step 4: Never have to worry again!!

 

[armytaco]

What did you do bump a speed bump with your front diff?

 

[TeddyBoy]

What did you do bump a speed bump with your front diff?

big words coming from a guy who bent an axle in a parking lot

 

[schmitty]

That thing is going to fill up with mud on the first trip out. Where are the drain holes in the bottom?

 

[armytaco]

Just stick a hose in it and let er rip!! The mud will come out.

 

[TeddyBoy]

That thing is going to fill up with mud on the first trip out. Where are the drain holes in the bottom?

Just stick a hose in it and let er rip!! The mud will come out.

you guys kill me, oh ye' of little faith!!

Drain hole in the making! BEFORE installation, geez!

 

[TeddyBoy]

Well after bending the pi$$ out of my tie rod at GSMTR a few weeks ago and then driving home on a "booty fab" repair it was time beef it up a little. A quick call to Marlin and a week later I got some good TRE's and expect to have a new stronger TR build by tomorrow. That will leave my current "S" shaped one for a trail spare.

The problem, well not really. This is actually the result of the problem, a POS part.

The partial Solution

 

[TRoss]

Sweet!

Well, as they say; "...if you ain't breakin' stuff you ain't wheelin' hard enough (or at all)..."

How you liking the rear springs?

 

[TeddyBoy]

Sweet!

Well, as they say; "...if you ain't breakin' stuff you ain't wheelin' hard enough (or at all)..."

How you liking the rear springs?

love em! crazy articulation and just soft enough to absorb the rough stuff without beating the crap out of you but firm enough to support the rig well. Its the first time I've been able to just point and shoot on the trail, er... well sort of. There's 6 Ford springs per pack and I can add/remove ind. springs as desired.

 

[schmitty]

Did you ever make a new tie rod or are we going to have to fix it again this weekend?

 

[TeddyBoy]

Did you ever make a new tie rod or are we going to have to fix it again this weekend?

yep , all done but that doesn't mean we wont have to fix it again. if i break this one i'll have other issues going on.

 

[TeddyBoy]

if all goes well tomorrow toyrd should look something like this

 

[pillguy]

So ted what are your plans today?

 

[schmitty]

Well at least it should look cool now. All the truck needs is lower gears and a front locker.

 

[TeddyBoy]

not finished yet but made good headway. lights all welded back on, now just to reattach the bumper and add a little body work and paint and we're all good.

Now just under 12" shorter




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[89s rule]

Been a long time since Ive seen it up on the Whee in the snow, but looks like you have made great progress!

 

[TeddyBoy]

A few more, anyone know where i can get a couple zipper stickers?