T-case bucket pic

[zuk88]

Here's the "Dan-built" T-case bucket ready to go in. I'm not twisting that bad boy!!:D :D

http://tellico.off-road.com/wwwthreads_uploads/717310-tcase1.jpg

[bobaki]

turn it over........:D

[scwafish]

Kewl! Does the jack let you set the pinion angle? (Iknow...that was lame):rasta:

[Randyzuk]

I think that transfercase mount looks real good and beefy, and I'm sure it wont bend but there are other issues as well that I really don't understand why they didn't address them with the mount! I personally have had bolts sheared right from the transfercase mount. I have never actually bent a t-case mount personally though I know people that have. I just think they should make the centre plate come down and mount to some of the other housing bolts to give some more bracing... I think once you do that you will have nothing to worry about..... except for when you put in 6:1 gears and the housing finally explodes from all the stress.... anyways, looks good but I would recommend the extra plate to bolt it down more and make it even more stout. :beer: :beer:

[squirrelman83]

Looks good. Looks a lot like my Mighty Kong mount. I know I have been happy with how strong mine is. Let us know how it works. ~Steve

[Tusker]

Looks like it will be the LAST thing to break. Very well done.

IMHO, you might want to get some Spidertrax poly t-case bushings. Once I finally got my t-case mounts strong enough to last, I started ripping the rubber factory mounts out left and right.

[bobaki]

Tuskdaddy has it right,the whole set up is only as strong as the week-ass stock mounts......:D

[zuk88]

I'll look into those mounts, thanks:D
Here is the new steering
http://tellico.off-road.com/wwwthreads_uploads/717308-

Now all I need is a set of 2" back spaced wheels for my 33" Thornbirds and I'm good to go:smokin: :beer: :D

[zuk88]

DAMN CLICKY!!!

[rotozuk]

Here are some pictures of the Trail Tough Mighty Kong I installed the other day:

http://aaaprodisplays.com/wayne/updates/moabbuild/waynes1%20190.jpg
http://aaaprodisplays.com/wayne/updates/moabbuild/waynes1%20194.jpg
http://aaaprodisplays.com/wayne/updates/moabbuild/waynes1%20187.jpg

-Wayne

[zuk88]

rotozuk,
The mighty kong is cool but I didn't have $200 to spend. $20 in steel got me mine:flipoff2:

[jims4x4]

I like my mighty kong,except the stock rubber mounts give too much or maybe I just need to hurry up and get my trac bar already,I get a lot of shudder in first and second taking off,I got the t-case shifter boot off so I can see down there and man it looks scary,all my mounts are new but I guess the compund angle caused by the toy rear end and the soft yj's make it hard not to twist and shudder....what do you all think....need a trac bar huh

[billj]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by rotozuk
[B]Here are some pictures of the Trail Tough Mighty Kong I installed the other day:

Hey Rotozuk,

You really installed the Mighty Kong all by yourself???? Without help??? And the Haynes manual, did it help a lot?? How long did it take?? Did you have all the right tools??? Did you have to take the radiator out and loosen the engine mounts?? What about the driveshafts?? And the shift lever?? I bet it was REALLY hard to get that rubber boot thingy off, huh???

Sorry about all the questions. It´s just that I´m SO excited to be a Newbie here...:p :D

Bill:rasta:

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1998 Samurai, custom coil suspension, Dana 30 ARB front and Dana 30 welded rear, GRS 2, 4,88 diffs, 35 x 15,5 TSl/SX

[nuttzack]

Its as simple as shit to do by yourself!

[Rudezuk]

Nice looking Bucket!.....
What i did to help ripping the bolts out of the case was to mount a piece of 1/4x3" strap from the bottom of the case forward to the tranny cross member.
This helps with the front to back torqing that happens.

[zuk88]

Thanks Rude, I'll add something to prevent the bolts from breaking out of the case. I might just wait untill I get the 6.1 gears in there:D

[Root Moose]

Originally posted by billj
[QUOTE]Originally posted by rotozuk
[B]Here are some pictures of the Trail Tough Mighty Kong I installed the other day:

Hey Rotozuk,

You really installed the Mighty Kong all by yourself???? Without help??? And the Haynes manual, did it help a lot?? How long did it take?? Did you have all the right tools??? Did you have to take the radiator out and loosen the engine mounts?? What about the driveshafts?? And the shift lever?? I bet it was REALLY hard to get that rubber boot thingy off, huh???

Sorry about all the questions. It´s just that I´m SO excited to be a Newbie here...:p :D


Holy crap Bill, you really do have the newbie persona down. :D

But don't forget to disconnect the negative battery terminal everytime you open the hood.

Bill.......newbie. Riiigggghhhtttt......

:D

r@m

[rotozuk]

Originally posted by Root Moose


Holy crap Bill, you really do have the newbie persona down. :D

But don't forget to disconnect the negative battery terminal everytime you open the hood.

Bill.......newbie. Riiigggghhhtttt......

:D

r@m

Damn Bill... You dig up an old post to make a joke.. Get a life Newbie! :flipoff2:

You got a garage I can weld in? :(

-Wayne

[jp008]

I would welcome you Utah but I'm afraid you would steal the gas doors off of my neighbors cars.:flipoff2:


Just kidding you are welcome anytime...You can weld in my garage. I've got the welders, torches and grinders waiting.:D

[ZuksRule]

Originally posted by RudeZuk
Nice looking Bucket!.....
What i did to help ripping the bolts out of the case was to mount a piece of 1/4x3" strap from the bottom of the case forward to the tranny cross member.
This helps with the front to back torqing that happens.

Did you weld it to the bottom of your bucket, or just bolt it to the case somehow? Any pics?

[billj]

Originally posted by rotozuk


Damn Bill... You dig up an old post to make a joke.. Get a life Newbie! :flipoff2:

You got a garage I can weld in? :(

-Wayne



My welder´s broke:( But at least I got a fawkin´ garage!!!!:flipoff2:

Seriously, decided what you´re gonna do??? Shitty situation that those arseholes put you in. There´s prolly living drug dealers and wife beaters in some of the other houses, but nobody says anything. Then some guy wants to do something constructive and harmless with his free time and they give him shit...:mad: :mad:

We´re with ya´, at least in spirit!!!!

Bill

:rasta:

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1998 Samurai, custom coil suspension, Dana 30 ARB front, Dana 30 welded rear, GRS 2, 4,88 diffs, 35 x 15,5 TSL/SX

[rotozuk]

Originally posted by billj

My welder´s broke:( But at least I got a fawkin´ garage!!!!:flipoff2:

Seriously, decided what you´re gonna do??? Shitty situation that those arseholes put you in. There´s prolly living drug dealers and wife beaters in some of the other houses, but nobody says anything. Then some guy wants to do something constructive and harmless with his free time and they give him shit...:mad: :mad:

We´re with ya´, at least in spirit!!!!

Bill


Yep.. It sucks.. Just got an offer from a club member. If i can sell off his spare Zuk, then I have some garage space to work in.

-Wayne

p.s. I have a garage! A lot of good it does me though. don't know what the heck I'm talking about? Check out:
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=50187