: Got Hydros and p/s now
TxCruzr 09-07-2002, 07:35 PM More like hydro...
Picked up the 40 thursday and drove her home. Turns freaking awsome with the p/s and hydro assist. First thing I had to do was drive in a tight little circle, and since the rear is welded now it dug a small trench:D. Also had a front lockright installed up front.
Matt Hodges (TheLakeRat) at WTOR did the work.
The only problem so far is the dang welded rear is already broken:mad:. The guy that welded it said he'd give me a week before my axles are all bent up, and I said I'd give him a week before his welds broke...took a few hours, not even off-roading:rolleyes:.
Heres a few poser pics :flipoff2:
Joseph A.
TxCruzr 09-07-2002, 07:36 PM another
TxCruzr 09-07-2002, 07:37 PM one more
TxCruzr 09-07-2002, 07:38 PM My new grant steering wheel:flipoff2:
TxCruzr 09-07-2002, 07:39 PM a little poser flex even though my rear was spinning since it is no longer locked up:mad2:
TxCruzr 09-07-2002, 07:40 PM from the front
TxCruzr 09-07-2002, 07:41 PM I like posting pictures:flipoff2:
my small off road course at my house...did this with a open rear:rolleyes:
FIXXXXAH 09-07-2002, 08:03 PM LOOKIN GOOD. YOU MANAGED TO BREAK THE WELDS ENOUGH TO ACCTUALLY SPIN A TIRE? WHERE DID HE WELD? I CANT SEE THIS BEING POSSIBLE IF HE WELDED THE SPIDERS TOGETHER:confused:
MATT
MetalMender 09-07-2002, 08:06 PM The only problem so far is the dang welded rear is already broken. The guy that welded it said he'd give me a week before my axles are all bent up, and I said I'd give him a week before his welds broke...took a few hours, not even off-roading.
I think it's time to find a new welder :eek:
rich
TxCruzr 09-07-2002, 08:16 PM Tire don't chirp when I turn or anything...I even did a figure-8 on the interstate by my house and no chirping tires...
Joseph A.
72rockcruiser 09-08-2002, 11:41 AM Originally posted by FIXXXXAH
LOOKIN GOOD. YOU MANAGED TO BREAK THE WELDS ENOUGH TO ACCTUALLY SPIN A TIRE? WHERE DID HE WELD? I CANT SEE THIS BEING POSSIBLE IF HE WELDED THE SPIDERS TOGETHER:confused:
MATT
I have broken 3 welded diffs in my cruiser. The last one i know was welded well (professionally) i had to put in a quick lock which i know i will break!:mad: Someone needs to make a spool for us!
FIXXXXAH 09-08-2002, 12:03 PM I KNEW A GUY WHO REMOVED HIS SPIDERS AND WELDED HIS SIDE GEARS [STEEL] TO HIS CARRIER [CAST IRON] WITH 6010, OBVIOUSLY IT WAS DOOMED TO BREAK, AND IT DID A WEEK LATER WHEN HE WAS WHEELING IT, BUT EVEN THEN HE DIDNT MANAGE TO GET ENOUGH CARNAGE TO ALLOW A TIRE TO SPIN. IF YOU GUYS HAVE A PIC OF THE AFTERMATH OF A DIFF THAT WAS WELDED AND BROKE ENOUGH TO ALLOW SPINNAGE I WOULD DEFINATLY LIKE TO SEE IT. :eek:
MATT
TxCruzr 09-08-2002, 12:42 PM We might open up my diff this weekend...I'm affraid of what i might see:nuke:...
Joseph A.
BJ On Roids 09-09-2002, 03:47 PM awesome, i NEED hydro assist, and halfway through it
FILL that diff...they are pretty strong once welded correctly, maybe try melting lead into it also, whatever you think is enough is about half what you need
tell him you wont break an axle no matter how much he welds it.
its probly broken enough weld off to make a little bit of slip in the spiders, that wont chirp, haul it inot a corner, and stand on it (dont tip it over) just enough to peg it sideways, if it doesnt want to stand up and go sideways, then something is WRONG :D
wngrog 09-09-2002, 03:59 PM Have a competent welder weld them like this.
wngrog 09-09-2002, 04:00 PM nutha'
fc187 09-09-2002, 04:18 PM not to change the subject ,...but that pic looks like some kind of microscopic parasite :D
fc187 09-09-2002, 04:21 PM BTW your hydro turned out really cool. I checked out that web site and Woddy's site and I think thats my next mod :D :beer:
FIXXXXAH 09-09-2002, 05:20 PM YOU SHOULDN'T HAVE TO PUT EXTRA METAL INTO THE DIFF OR MELT LEAD INTO IT. IF YOU DO IT PROPERLY, IT WILL BE PLENTY STRONG. I ALSO BELIVE THAT ADDING METAL CAN CAUSE BALANCE PROBLEMS RESULTING IN VIBRATION AT SPEED OR EXCESS WEAR.
BUT THATS JUST MY OPINION :rolleyes:
MATT
72rockcruiser 09-09-2002, 07:48 PM My last diff was filled in much more than that even. I'll admit i was givin it hell when i broke it but damn thats why i bought a cruiser!
The Jerk 09-09-2002, 10:05 PM here is my set up.
The Jerk 09-09-2002, 10:08 PM http://www.rcrc4x4.com/jimmy/ram1.jpg
http://www.rcrc4x4.com/jimmy/ram2.jpg
http://www.rcrc4x4.com/jimmy/ram3.jpg
High5 09-10-2002, 02:50 AM weld gears to gears and gears to carrier too.
wngrog 09-10-2002, 03:09 AM Originally posted by High5
weld gears to gears and gears to carrier too.
Man, mixing the metals you weld too is what always breaks on Cruisers.
I would just weld the spider gears in the 8 places they meet and I would pour the coals to it and put plenty of filler in there.
Macgyver 09-10-2002, 06:51 AM Originally posted by fc187
not to change the subject ,...but that pic looks like some kind of microscopic parasite :D
actually looks like my ex-wife.........ALL TEETH!!!:eek: :flipoff2:
High5 09-10-2002, 08:01 PM Originally posted by wngrog
Man, mixing the metals you weld too is what always breaks on Cruisers.
I would just weld the spider gears in the 8 places they meet and I would pour the coals to it and put plenty of filler in there.
i by far am not the expert but i have read alot about welded diffs on this bbs. from all that i have read and from the broken weled diffs i have personally seen, welding both gears to gears and gears to carrier is the better way. i have see diffs with just the gears welded and they broke. i have seen diffs with just the side gears welded to the diff that broke. i have seen lots of pic posted on here of people who welded it all up and they seem to have a better time. ask mike shannon how he welded his gears up in his 62 the first time. :D they didn't last. like i said i am not the athority on welded diffs. all i am adding is from all the welded diff posts i have read.
Medusa 09-11-2002, 08:51 AM Getting back to the main thread.... Are you planning on running larger tires? Personally, I don't understand the need for hydro-assist for tires in the 35-36" range. Am I missing something here?
The Jerk 09-11-2002, 09:20 AM Originally posted by Medusa
Getting back to the main thread.... Are you planning on running larger tires? Personally, I don't understand the need for hydro-assist for tires in the 35-36" range. Am I missing something here? ads more fluid to teh system, takes stress off of steering componets. no more rocking teh rig to turn it. and when its apart good time to ad a cooler and filter too.
gunracer1 09-11-2002, 10:02 AM i just weld it all up anymore, spider gears then the carrier to the spider gears.
TxCruzr 09-11-2002, 07:42 PM Getting back to the main thread.... Are you planning on running larger tires? Personally, I don't understand the need for hydro-assist for tires in the 35-36" range. Am I missing something here?
Well, acually...I am going to lower the cruiser now and use my p/s pump to run the hydro steer and the hyro suspension:rolleyes: :flipoff2:
After I graduate and go off to college I'll go bigger...maybe sooner when these tires wearout I'll get some 37s...
The main reason I went hydro assist is because it looks cool and everyone else is doing it:rolleyes:....
He gave me a good deal since I was doing the p/s then, and Matt had a saginaw box that was already drilled for the hydro...so either now or l8ter...
Joseph A.
almost forgot....it should help me break barfields faster so I can get some longfields:flipoff2:
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