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Similar to the marlin unit.
But OTT produced. Instead of making a new input for the Toyota tcase they mase a new output for the SM420. This way if the tcase input ever breaks you can replace it with a cheap, easy, stock unit. I cannot imagine the Sm mainshaft would ever break.
Oh yeah, because there are two plates in the adapter it is clockable.
Very good job making the pieces. Quality stuff.
But OTT produced. Instead of making a new input for the Toyota tcase they mase a new output for the SM420. This way if the tcase input ever breaks you can replace it with a cheap, easy, stock unit. I cannot imagine the Sm mainshaft would ever break.
Oh yeah, because there are two plates in the adapter it is clockable.
Very good job making the pieces. Quality stuff.
You tear the 420 down. It is a brand new mainshaft. The adapter is a bit over 1" thick.
I don't have my reasonable camera on me right now.
Motor looks like it is okay.
I think what happened is that the gasoline broke up the carbon that was built up on the pistons. After turning on and off a couple of times a chunk of carbon became lodged between the piston and the cylinder wall. Quasi siezing the motor. After that chunk of carbon dissolved (using lots of different lubricants) it turned over perfectly.
Not really sure. All I know is that the dam thing runs again.
Not the first time the cruiser has fixed itself
I don't have my reasonable camera on me right now.
Motor looks like it is okay.
I think what happened is that the gasoline broke up the carbon that was built up on the pistons. After turning on and off a couple of times a chunk of carbon became lodged between the piston and the cylinder wall. Quasi siezing the motor. After that chunk of carbon dissolved (using lots of different lubricants) it turned over perfectly.
Not really sure. All I know is that the dam thing runs again.
Not the first time the cruiser has fixed itself
Still not great pics but heck, they are better.
SM rear output
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Minitcases input
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Crawler
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Fuzzy comparison of the new mainshaft vs the old one.
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A little diff work until they start making a spool for the Taco axle
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Everything went together very smoothly. This adapter made the AA crawler adapter look very secondrate. And AA makes good stuff!!!
SM rear output
Minitcases input
Crawler
Fuzzy comparison of the new mainshaft vs the old one.
A little diff work until they start making a spool for the Taco axle
Everything went together very smoothly. This adapter made the AA crawler adapter look very secondrate. And AA makes good stuff!!!
I am too.rustyb said:
You really should come on out to Los cruces with Nolen. I'll have a cooler full of whatever you like to drink
and I have a spare seat for ya....
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clocked for a perfectly flat skidplate....
25" long rear driveshaft :flipoff2:
Yeah, I am having design issues with that though. If I remove the rubber stock tcase mount I can have a flat skid. If I leafe it I will have to make some wierd lump in it.cruzila said:
Suppose it would be athat bad if I hard mounted the tcase to the skid?
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AWESOME! This is sweet. This is a mod i could definitely see myself doing. I'm really curious to see how it all works out and how it works out on the trail.
I'm not worried about it but I'm interested in seeing how the taco axle works under the cruiser.
Really this is one of the cooler axle/drivetrain mods I have seen in a while IMO. The rear e-locker should be super smooth too.
I'm not worried about it but I'm interested in seeing how the taco axle works under the cruiser.
Really this is one of the cooler axle/drivetrain mods I have seen in a while IMO. The rear e-locker should be super smooth too.
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don't solid mount
Man if you hard mount that thing it will :nuke: :nuke: :nuke:
Try making a mount that uses spring bushings. I have seen a few and they are pretty cool. The way you have the cases turned up I would put one on each side, then mount to a crossmember. Stay away from the skidplate mount though, mine is like that and a pain to work on.
Man if you hard mount that thing it will :nuke: :nuke: :nuke:
Try making a mount that uses spring bushings. I have seen a few and they are pretty cool. The way you have the cases turned up I would put one on each side, then mount to a crossmember. Stay away from the skidplate mount though, mine is like that and a pain to work on.
can't you make a mount like the FROR one and mount it to the framerails?
http://www.frontrangeoffroadfab.com/images/xmemberskid019_large.jpg
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Possibly, unfortunately the tcases ride very high in the cruiser. I probably should have done a body lift. But seeing as I really hate bL's I decided against it. Also, because the tcase is clocked I can not use the FOR mount due to the fact that it would mount very akwardly (one side a lot higher than the other). I probably am going to end up making a custom mount like the FOR one. Which will take time that I don't have...davefj40 said:
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