Wheelin62s HJ31 build (formerly known as project 6x6)

[wheelin62]

 

[wheelin62]

Mounted my 360 camera underneath the air tank. Video came out pretty cool, just need to figure out how to upload it keeping the 360 function. A couple screen shots.

 

[FJACS]

There's a lot of room between the axles. Instead of a driveshaft to the rearmost axle, have you thought about a hydraulic motor? A corresponding hydraulic pump on the engine with an electric clutch on it. Flick a switch and power the rear axle independent from the balance of the drivetrain.

 

[wheelin62]

...have you thought about a hydraulic motor?

I have not thought of this. Interesting idea.

 

[kirvesmies]

@wheelin62 , i'm likin' where this is headed! long day at work n i'm too lazy to go thru 14 pages, what size of rubber do you have on that bad boy? also, what is the centerline spread between the two back axles? i'm about a month away from rippin' into an '85 xtracab with the same plan. already have power train splitter built, suspension laid out(blue print). using leaves as i have them laying around like cord wood n i'm frugal. you can read it cheap
your time is appreciated.

 

[White Stripe]

The plan is a divorced t-case between existing t-case and first axle. Then run a second rear shaft via carrier bearing mounted on top of first axle going to the rear most axle.
Below is a picture of the plan.
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What about installing a pinion on the back of the First axle and just flip the rear axle differential upside down?

 

[crashmonk]

Have you driven this yet? Gonna bounce like a mofo with those air bags. Looks kool

 

[wheelin62]

I'd like not to have both rear axles powered at all times as with a pass through style. I want to be able to select 2/4/6 wheel drive.

 

[wheelin62]

Have you driven this yet? Gonna bounce like a mofo with those air bags. Looks kool

Just up and down my street. Only about 10-15 psi of air in the bags, it's like a big Cadillac without shocks on, the shocks stiffin it up.

 

[crashmonk]

I just finally put real springs in my 60. Previously had to rely on just the bags to not hit the bump stops, about 25 rear and 40 front. Worst most bouncy ride ever. I'm glad to not have to use them, just there if i need them

 

[wheelin62]

Able to get some of the 360 video working...

 

[cruisedeisel]

I seen the simple drawings you put up detailing your reverse running transfer case. It looks extreme tight to get a second drive shaft to the rear axle. This is just an idea but the 80 series axles have a more centered diff which would allow for better DS angles and clearances.

 

[cruisedeisel]

Or just use the rear axles un-used pinion flange to run an air compressor or what have you not.

 

[wheelin62]

@wheelin62...what size of rubber do you have on that bad boy? also, what is the centerline spread between the two back axles?

33" tires (not all equal tread left) and axle centerline spread is 37".

 

[wheelin62]

Cruiser supplying its own air to the suspension! Routed all air lines and controls.

Added air bus bar in rear for rear air hose access and gauge.

Also added a filler shrader valve as a redundancy. If compressor fails, I can isolate the rear suspension and fill the tank off anyone else's compressor.

Getting closer and closer.

 

[kirvesmies]

33" tires (not all equal tread left) and axle centerline spread is 37".

cool, thanks for your time

 

[wheelin62]

Cool pic. Suspension full down.

 

[wheelin62]

A lot done the last two days. Axle breathers and brake lines installed. Also went and got metal wood for flatbed. Found out that driveline shop that I have gone to moved, so now have to head over to Mobile, AL this week to get it shortened.

 

[ceylonfj40nut]

Really awesome. Nice work. Keep it up. Great ideas.

 

[wheelin62]

More work done on the bed. Framing 90% done. More work tomorrow.