HELP!! tracker 3rd stud threads - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

dsljnky · 10-02-2010, 09:50 PM

im putting tracker gears in my sami and am just using the complete rear tracker housing insted of a hybrid (bc im lazyyy...) anyhow, the studs in the housing for the 3rd member to bolt in, what is the stud size and thread pitch on them??? when i bought the axle it was just a housing and no hardware, i figured a regular metric nut would solve my problem, but that is not the case. any help is appriciated!!

darkness22-250 · 10-03-2010, 12:30 AM

I know this is not what you are asking about but I think it is worth your time...

I would shy away from the tracker axles. Mine had one when I bought it and I have always hated it. From your sig it appears that you are running 31’s as well, the pumpkin is just too large and scrapes on everything. I can't count how many times that damn thing has been the reason I couldn't get over a rock (it’s just embarrassing). As you mentioned above, you can’t get the same gear ratios as in a Samurai axle and you have to swap the side gears. To me that seems like a waste of time. I was driving through a field and destroyed the pinion bearing in my axle. I will not be fixing it as I do not like to spend money on junk. Instead I’m going to hot box my Toyota swap with 35’s.

10-02-2010, 09:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
dsljnky Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Member # 153078 Location: S.W. Ohio Posts: 3	HELP!! tracker 3rd stud threads im putting tracker gears in my sami and am just using the complete rear tracker housing insted of a hybrid (bc im lazyyy...) anyhow, the studs in the housing for the 3rd member to bolt in, what is the stud size and thread pitch on them??? when i bought the axle it was just a housing and no hardware, i figured a regular metric nut would solve my problem, but that is not the case. any help is appriciated!! __________________ 87 sami tube chassis 2.2 Isuzu diesel, linked, toy axles, 38s

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10-03-2010, 12:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
darkness22-250 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Member # 147705 Posts: 56	I know this is not what you are asking about but I think it is worth your time... I would shy away from the tracker axles. Mine had one when I bought it and I have always hated it. From your sig it appears that you are running 31’s as well, the pumpkin is just too large and scrapes on everything. I can't count how many times that damn thing has been the reason I couldn't get over a rock (it’s just embarrassing). As you mentioned above, you can’t get the same gear ratios as in a Samurai axle and you have to swap the side gears. To me that seems like a waste of time. I was driving through a field and destroyed the pinion bearing in my axle. I will not be fixing it as I do not like to spend money on junk. Instead I’m going to hot box my Toyota swap with 35’s.