I'm workin on my narrowin jig, and am wonderin if 1" bar will be ok for the thru rod??? As far as the pucks, will a 1" drill on the lathe do for a fit, or should I mic the rod's actual diameter (.991 near the end, not sure how consistant it is) and bore it .005 over that ???? Or just drill slightly under 1" and ream to 1" ???
as far as weldin on used ends, I am going to cut and bevel the tube, about 4" past end, remove the desired amount ,bevel the other side an blaze it upp. Seems to me that this should work well. (Not mentioning what axle this is on to avoid flaiming)

Originally posted by Klasick68
(Not mentioning what axle this is on to avoid flaiming)

It's a D35 isn't it?:flipoff2:

Nope, switch those #'s and u got it though (d53):rolleyes:
I know they are weak (low splin count, 8 tooth pinion for the 5.38) and the pinion tries to fuck anything in sight (low and long), but the gearing for cheap..... gotta do it. besides, with d44 30 spl spiders welded into the carrier, it oughta hold up ok (it's goin into a 4 popper cj7, and it is only gunna be turnin 35's )
hey it beats the stock 2.73:barf: amc 20 doesnt it ???:smokin:

:smokin: Not to rag on your diff......but the jig I built for my 60,60,60,......53.....??? but anyhow is made like the 1 Dean posted on here a few times. The rod that I used is actual 1" shafting material, used in machine shops. The doughnuts are machined to the same OD as the carrier bearings and bored .002" over 1". The end nut on mine differ's from others as it is a machined thread that fits the 60 spindle like a pipe cap with the spindle nut against it also a .002 over bore fit. I'll check back here Sunday late a try to at least send the pics to one of you guys to post....hell I'll build it but can't post it....Goodluck:smokin:

Yea, sounds like u are using way better quality bar for the thru rod, but other than that and the SF pucks instead of the thread on's, same idea as what I am tryin to do.
As far as the pics go, if it is any trouble for ya, don't worry bout it, loosin internet for the year early sunday anyways.
Thanks

The 1" will work fine but to help it out make the pucks as light as you can by drilling them out or something. Measure the bar and make the ID of thepucks that size. +- .002 if possible.