[Bugsta]

Today I took posession of some brand new off-the-shelf CV's/Stubbs for my Jimny.

They fit perfectly to the inner axles of my High-Grade Unbreakable Top-Of-The-Line Super-expensive Italian TrialJimny set.

... At a fraction of the cost.

Also, they do not require a birfield (which I was told I could remove, by the supplier "as they were not needed"), as the outer is about as big as they can get as part of the main casting. I will take some photos of the swap tomorrow and post.

Also purchased a compressor and tools today to make the job easier. Just need some impact sockets at some point for good measure.

I've been driving around without a RH CV for months so before I start, I gotta clean the diff oil off the wheel and housing.

Hopefully I'll get the sealed winch control box in under the bonnet at the same time, then Tipper will be ready for some action/fun/more repairs. Maybe even clean the rust off the roll cage and give that a coat to! Love Black ZINC

[monley]

Can tell us were you got them from or not?

[Bugsta]

Suzisport Lawnton.

He only got 1 set (of CV's only) in for me to see if they fit, but I think he's gonna order some more kits in the near future.

They look the shit!

[monley]

I wonder if he can get the trail jimny gears in cheaper?

[steak_knife]

What are you going to bust today???

[Bugsta]

I think I looked into that, and no was the answer. I don't think they offer discounts to resellers.

My preference for a T-case mod will be the APIO 58 star gear set (and *maybe* coupled with a 12% trialjimny kit but unlikely for 2 reasons).

See, I am quite happy with high range for everyday driving on the 235/75/15's as it revs a lot lower overall, just have to rev first out before second when I want to get it moving else it bogs down. Also any incline on a highway means a gear drop (3rd - for actual acceleration) but thats not a concern.

Second reason is, I'd love to put a 1.8L Liana VVT in some day and that would more than compensate for the huge distance between 1st and 2nd, and the tyre size. probably even allow for 31's..

Oh, lets not forget the turbo

[monley]

Bugsta wrote:

I think I looked into that, and no was the answer. I don't think they offer discounts to resellers.

My preference for a T-case mod will be the APIO 58 star gear set (and *maybe* coupled with a 12% trialjimny kit but unlikely for 2 reasons).

See, I am quite happy with high range for everyday driving on the 235/75/15's as it revs a lot lower overall, just have to rev first out before second when I want to get it moving else it bogs down. Also any incline on a highway means a gear drop (3rd - for actual acceleration) but thats not a concern.

Second reason is, I'd love to put a 1.8L Liana VVT in some day and that would more than compensate for the huge distance between 1st and 2nd, and the tyre size. probably even allow for 31's..


Oh, lets not forget the turbo

I hear they are some what VERY VERY exy right??

[tanshi]

hope you didnt pay too much,

i could have done sierra cvs and custom hituff shafts for around the 800 mark

[Bugsta]

monkey: Yes, something like $3k~$5k I think
tanshi: As i said - a fraction of $1,800, so yes, even less than $800. Can't quote a figure because I got just the 2 CV's and he did me a spesh so pointless saying.

[monley]

Would you not be better with a t-case swap to save the $$$s? and fit some 4.9's or something lower?

[tanshi]

Bugsta wrote:

monkey: Yes, something like $3k~$5k I think
tanshi: As i said - a fraction of $1,800, so yes, even less than $800. Can't quote a figure because I got just the 2 CV's and he did me a spesh so pointless saying.

fair enough

cool, let me know when you brake them and wanna go for some thing strong

[Bugsta]

tanshi wrote:

Bugsta wrote:

monkey: Yes, something like $3k~$5k I think
tanshi: As I said - a fraction of $1,800, so yes, even less than $800. Can't quote a figure because I got just the 2 CV's and he did me a spesh so pointless saying.

fair enough

cool, let me know when you brake them and wanna go for some thing strong

Thats a little rough before you know what they are. The axles are Cromoly and the CVs - imported from the states but can't remember their copmposition; I'll ask derek again tomorrow. The ball is as big as it can be. They are sold as aftermarket HD in the states, so here's hoping.

The TJ's were suppose to be STRONG as well, but I think the outer wall is a little thin as pointed out by Derek.

Here's hoping.

[BertZook]

nice to see ur back mate , keep us inform of the next tip over hhaaha



and btw think is time to put a proper build tread this time eh


if not NPNP

[Bugsta]

Whats NPNP?

[Bugsta]

Ok, so who wants to give me a hand doing all this on the weekend. Didn't get a chance today.

Clean Diff oil off wheel and axle housing
Swap CV's
Make bracket for Winch Control box mounting under bonnet
Replace steering arm boot
Tighten steering and suspension
Clean up and Paint exo
Wash
Vac

Oh dear that is quite a list.

[Fatzook]

Whats the job pay?

[zukenutter]

Bugsta wrote:

Ok, so who wants to give me a hand doing all this on the weekend. Didn't get a chance today.

Clean Diff oil off wheel and axle housing
Swap CV's
Make bracket for Winch Control box mounting under bonnet
Replace steering arm boot
Tighten steering and suspension
Clean up and Paint exo
Wash
Vac

Oh dear that is quite a list.

Haha, you need a nephew who's an aspiring mechanic. Very handy

[Bugsta]

Fatzook wrote:

Whats the job pay?

Pizza and a cpl stubbies.

Oh, and good company ...So I won't be there

[Fatzook]

Bugsta wrote:

Fatzook wrote:

Whats the job pay?

Pizza and a cpl stubbies.

Oh, and good company ...So I won't be there

Niether will I. I already have too many freebies lined up

[Bugsta]

zukenutter wrote:

Haha, you need a nephew who's an aspiring mechanic. Very handy

Seems I will have a nephew in about 8 months (so my sister reckons). He won't be much help in the early years though!

[zukenutter]

Bugsta wrote:

zukenutter wrote:

Haha, you need a nephew who's an aspiring mechanic. Very handy

Seems I will have a nephew in about 8 months (so my sister reckons). He won't be much help in the early years though!

Yeah not for a while.

[Bugsta]

Ok, so I got the RF CV in this arvo and the 2 front wheels drive so the other is still in tact.

Only problem is, the locker does not lock.

I don't know what I am doing with these so I might take it to Darren for that one, which means it all has to come apart again *sigh* all that work

[zukenutter]

bugger

[ZookFan]

How is Tipper?