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punisher08 · 01-31-2008, 09:30 AM

these thangs a sick

xjemily · 01-31-2008, 09:43 AM

looks very interesting,havent seen anything like that b4,im guessing 2 piece
shafts or something?

punisher08 · 01-31-2008, 09:48 AM

i think they are cv shafts

91YEEPER · 01-31-2008, 10:19 AM

cv shafts, shitty thing is they didnt even use a nodular 3rd member.

91YEEPER · 01-31-2008, 10:20 AM

same thing as avalanche engineering.

canadian_driver · 01-31-2008, 10:21 AM

i hate to see how much they weigh

Buba · 01-31-2008, 10:35 AM

less than rocks I bet.

BadLuck · 01-31-2008, 10:48 AM

The new Atomic Axle product line from Overkill Engineering takes a radically different approach to solid axle design. The foundation for this new high clearance design is the arched steel housing. The housing is constructed from A656 80,000 PSI tensile strength steel and is equivalent to nearly ½" thick mild steel. The housing weighs in at 110 lbs. Atomic Axles are designed for the professional rock crawling competitor or desert racer, of coarse anyone can purchase the competition units no matter what their needs. All Atomic rear axles feature heavy duty full float axle shaft assemblies. The high angle faceted design provides superior strength and creates a natural truss structure for high impact applications, such as desert racing. The A656 steel housing allows custom suspensions to be welded directly to the housing using standard MIG welding. The axles can be ordered in various widths, axle shafts, and brake configurations depending upon your specific application. Atomic 1 ton axles provide a massive 5" of additional ground clearance over a stock Dana 60. A rig running 40" tires would have 19.5" of ground clearance. The arched housing actually peaks higher outside the center section for a total of 8" clearance over the stock Dana 60 or 22.5" ground clearance with 40" tires. Atomic front and rear axles use a Ford 9" third member housed in a high strength faced center section to preserve proper gear mesh under heavy torque load.. 1480 u-joints transfer power to the wheels. The housing's center section is sealed using standard Ford 9" outer bearings and seals. 35 or 40 spline stub shaft extend into the third member/locker. All axle shafts can be ordered with 35 or 40 spline shafts along with 1480 U-joints. The front axle center section is offset 4" and can be ordered with a driver or passenger side input.

Doesn't sound too good to me. Not that strong (9", 1480). Just a little more ground clearance. And the housing weight seems to be BS or it's not as strong as they say it is.

punisher08 · 01-31-2008, 11:14 AM

do you know how much they are?

IROK Cherokee · 01-31-2008, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by punisher08

do you know how much they are?

A lot.....

HardcorewannabeXJ · 01-31-2008, 06:22 PM

Whys this in the Chericar forum??? I'm sure it would have a giant red R anywhere else....

trkklr77 · 01-31-2008, 06:27 PM

last heard 3y/a they were coming in at 10k for a steer and not much less for a straight.

have yet to see one in anything other than show rigs. last company that tried this failed, miserably.

vetteboy79 · 01-31-2008, 06:29 PM

And this has...what to do with XJ's?

Don't even pretend you're putting one of these under your rig.

mbklmann · 01-31-2008, 06:40 PM

I bet his tires rub on his springs.

punisher08 · 02-01-2008, 06:45 AM

never said i was

TotalImmortal · 02-01-2008, 06:46 AM

interesting....never seen these before

Mh4Runner · 02-01-2008, 06:56 AM

Almost looks like it is leaking. Judging from the dark/wet spot under the dif.

Is there an "action" shot somewhere for these.

MUDDOG7375 · 02-01-2008, 07:46 AM

Man these things have been around for years....

Theres a few threads on them here...

jdubb1 · 02-01-2008, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BadLuck

Doesn't sound too good to me. Not that strong (9", 1480). Just a little more ground clearance. And the housing weight seems to be BS or it's not as strong as they say it is.

Did you really say, "Just a little more ground clearance?" If these were cheaper they wouldnt be able to make them fast enough.

BadLuck · 02-01-2008, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Did you really say, "Just a little more ground clearance?" If these were cheaper they wouldnt be able to make them fast enough.
Today 04:46 PM

Or you could just run a mog axle (something bigger than a 404) and have more ground clearance and a lot more strength. The gear reduction of the portals would take a lot of stress of the driveline too.

BrassMunkey4 · 02-01-2008, 08:26 AM

Those axles have like 8 or more u-joints in them...they must have the CTM joints for all of them if the axles cost 10k

DiscoDino · 02-01-2008, 10:07 AM

Seems like limited resource usage not to have every one of these axles as a steering axle...the CV/UJ is in there ANYWAYS, why not make use out of it...

under_psi · 02-01-2008, 10:26 AM

nothing like sacrificing ride height for ground clearance

Evilwhitey · 02-01-2008, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by under_psi

nothing like sacrificing ride height for ground clearance

Just depends. Other than pure rock crawling sometimes having more clearance is REALLY nice like in the snow. I'm all for a balance between the two. These axles suck ass and I can't believe they're still around. Any mog axle is a better choice and MUCH less expensive.

rock-rod · 02-01-2008, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 91YEEPER

same thing as avalanche engineering.

nope. those were portals.

these axles are very similar to those under that Papola offroad jeep from a few years ago, except those axles used a D60 center.

edit: link

http://www.4wdandsportutility.com/fe.../photo_09.html

01-31-2008, 09:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
punisher08 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Member # 107266 Location: easley, sc Posts: 53	atomic axles these thangs a sick

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Buba Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Member # 13886 Location: Florence Alabama Posts: 492	less than rocks I bet. __________________ 71 Bronco frame off in progress. efi302, 3 link front, 4-link rear

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trkklr77 skullfuckery Join Date: Apr 2004 Member # 29016 Location: galt ca, because i wanted my own backyard Posts: 15,206	last heard 3y/a they were coming in at 10k for a steer and not much less for a straight. have yet to see one in anything other than show rigs. last company that tried this failed, miserably. __________________ Impeach or revolt, which will it be? buy my quad http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/vehic...00-2500-a.html I WILL TRADE FOR A ROAD WORTHY 55-57 or 71-87 CHEVY 2WD PICK UP

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vetteboy79 Pigs Fly Join Date: Jun 2004 Member # 31621 Location: Morganville, NJ Posts: 5,716	And this has...what to do with XJ's? Don't even pretend you're putting one of these under your rig. __________________ '94 XJ RIP, time to move on New East Coast TTB racer in the works, trimmin' the fat... Flying Pig Racing #512

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TotalImmortal Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Member # 47179 Location: el cajon, california Posts: 829	interesting....never seen these before __________________ Brice Last edited by TotalImmortal; 02-01-2008 at 06:46 AM.

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xjemily Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Member # 101942 Location: Between the Hedges..... Posts: 1,287	looks very interesting,havent seen anything like that b4,im guessing 2 piece shafts or something?

01-31-2008, 09:48 AM	#3 (permalink)
punisher08 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Member # 107266 Location: easley, sc Posts: 53	i think they are cv shafts

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91YEEPER Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Member # 65365 Location: Momence, IL Posts: 789	cv shafts, shitty thing is they didnt even use a nodular 3rd member.

01-31-2008, 10:20 AM	#5 (permalink)
91YEEPER Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Member # 65365 Location: Momence, IL Posts: 789	same thing as avalanche engineering.

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canadian_driver Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Member # 81624 Posts: 97	i hate to see how much they weigh

01-31-2008, 10:48 AM	#8 (permalink)
BadLuck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Member # 94571 Posts: 49	The new Atomic Axle product line from Overkill Engineering takes a radically different approach to solid axle design. The foundation for this new high clearance design is the arched steel housing. The housing is constructed from A656 80,000 PSI tensile strength steel and is equivalent to nearly ½" thick mild steel. The housing weighs in at 110 lbs. Atomic Axles are designed for the professional rock crawling competitor or desert racer, of coarse anyone can purchase the competition units no matter what their needs. All Atomic rear axles feature heavy duty full float axle shaft assemblies. The high angle faceted design provides superior strength and creates a natural truss structure for high impact applications, such as desert racing. The A656 steel housing allows custom suspensions to be welded directly to the housing using standard MIG welding. The axles can be ordered in various widths, axle shafts, and brake configurations depending upon your specific application. Atomic 1 ton axles provide a massive 5" of additional ground clearance over a stock Dana 60. A rig running 40" tires would have 19.5" of ground clearance. The arched housing actually peaks higher outside the center section for a total of 8" clearance over the stock Dana 60 or 22.5" ground clearance with 40" tires. Atomic front and rear axles use a Ford 9" third member housed in a high strength faced center section to preserve proper gear mesh under heavy torque load.. 1480 u-joints transfer power to the wheels. The housing's center section is sealed using standard Ford 9" outer bearings and seals. 35 or 40 spline stub shaft extend into the third member/locker. All axle shafts can be ordered with 35 or 40 spline shafts along with 1480 U-joints. The front axle center section is offset 4" and can be ordered with a driver or passenger side input. Doesn't sound too good to me. Not that strong (9", 1480). Just a little more ground clearance. And the housing weight seems to be BS or it's not as strong as they say it is.

01-31-2008, 11:14 AM	#9 (permalink)
punisher08 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Member # 107266 Location: easley, sc Posts: 53	do you know how much they are?

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HardcorewannabeXJ Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Member # 84593 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,004	Whys this in the Chericar forum??? I'm sure it would have a giant red R anywhere else....

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mbklmann Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Member # 86312 Posts: 56	I bet his tires rub on his springs.

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punisher08 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Member # 107266 Location: easley, sc Posts: 53	never said i was

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Mh4Runner Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Apr 2005 Member # 46175 Location: Darien Center, NY Posts: 2,999	Almost looks like it is leaking. Judging from the dark/wet spot under the dif. Is there an "action" shot somewhere for these. __________________ USED and NEW 4x4 PARTS - (716) 984-8715 8-5pm EST Specializing in Axles and Transfercases

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MUDDOG7375 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Member # 28212 Posts: 28	Man these things have been around for years.... Theres a few threads on them here...

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BrassMunkey4 Rock Racer Wanna-be Join Date: Sep 2004 Member # 35581 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 1,040	Those axles have like 8 or more u-joints in them...they must have the CTM joints for all of them if the axles cost 10k __________________ High sock tans and flat brims on the east coast. -Scott Miller Motorsports #9 / 921 Stock Class (cause we are too cool for a 4600 number)

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DiscoDino Rock God Join Date: Nov 2002 Member # 15296 Location: Lebanon/Dubai Posts: 2,178	Seems like limited resource usage not to have every one of these axles as a steering axle...the CV/UJ is in there ANYWAYS, why not make use out of it... __________________ '92 Land Rover Disco truggy: Beadlocked 42" Iroks, V8, ZF, dual cases, ARBs, Longfielded, M8274-50s with ropes, etc... '98 Land Rover Discovery: 29" BFG ATs '02 D90 TD5 ST: 33" BFG ATs '91 Defender 110: Build in progress '07 BMW G650X Challange: Interco Terraflex 29" rear tire

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