[atari4x4]

i'm guessing it's a replacement for the front A frame in the yellow thing?

[hobzees4wdshop]

More the reasoning behind a solid a-fram compared to a tubular setup which would probably be easier to make?

[joeblow]

hobzees4wdshop wrote:

More the reasoning behind a solid a-fram compared to a tubular setup which would probably be easier to make?

problem with the tubular frame is the hump for the tailshaft. the one currently in there is tubular with sheet, and doing the hump was a pain. the new one is lasered, folded and welded, simple.

yes 5.1 gears. maybe next fathers day i might get chromos

[kenn]

You going to get Ivan out working this year then , save up for the CrMo's

[31zook]

can't belive i missed this thread... sweet as

[felix]

This is sweeeeeeeeet......

Vitara version FTW hehe

[nathan97zook]

1 word, WOW

[steak_knife]

nathan97zook wrote:

1 word, WOW

Yep, joeblow dose that to people.

[joeblow]

steknig wrote:

nathan97zook wrote:

1 word, WOW

Yep, joeblow dose that to people.

normaly i have my pants down though.............boom boom!

the diff was supposed to be finished, but due to my recent woops it has had to wait and yes there will be a solid vit version and ifs version to come.

but i'll give you a sneak peak of my next project. home made bender using various ideas from various designs.......

[zukenutter]

So many compliments and all well deserved. Somehow I too have missed this thread until now. Have just read it from start to finish. Fantastic, and I love your choice in using off the shelf parts where possible.

[joeblow]

thanks zukenutter, i don't mind making custom stuff like housings etc because they are a non service item and should last a while, but headaches will happen when making custom axles etc, plus off the shelf stuff is generaly pretty good in a well setup vehicle.

p.s nutter........i will be doing a housing for a jimny down the track also. this will use a sierra centre so you have heaps of choice with diff gears and move the steering to the front. it will also get rid of the front housing flex problem.

[ajsr]

nice fab work joe i'll be following this one with interest

[zukenutter]

joeblow wrote:

p.s nutter........i will be doing a housing for a jimny down the track also. this will use a sierra centre so you have heaps of choice with diff gears and move the steering to the front. it will also get rid of the front housing flex problem.

Sounds good, I'm a typical Suzuki tight arse though, I hope it fits my budget. When you say housing flex problem....?

[Zook_Fan]

diff is looking great! Interested in the bender too. Would want to hit us up with some drawings once you have made yours ?

[31zook]

yeah ill test the bender out for you

[joeblow]

the control arm/ bumpstop striker................been a bit slow..........

[zukenutter]

I could have a heap of fun with your workshop and skill. As you seem to.

[31zook]

[steak_knife]

31zook wrote:

8)

X2

I don`t look at the boob`s thread any more, I look here!!

[31zook]

hey im keen to see this thing unda a truck.... update

[kenn]

Hey, give the man a chance to grow some hair.

[joeblow]

kenn wrote:

Hey, give the man a chance to grow some hair.

haha......smart arse.............

well to be honest some work on the diff has been going on......but i have been busy trying to get the phase converter going and the lathe wired up for 'safety'................






but....i do have a trial diff centre in and axles...........all lines up a treat......

[steak_knife]

I know all the girl`s tell ya this joe, but FUCK your good!!

[joeblow]

steknig wrote:

I know all the girl`s tell ya this joe, but FUCK your good!!

.well.........i wouldn't go that far.



i like making noise........and if making noise building stuff means i can't hear the wife nagging me than so be it!

[steak_knife]

joeblow wrote:

steknig wrote:

I know all the girl`s tell ya this joe, but FUCK your good!!

.well.........i wouldn't go that far.



i like making noise........and if making noise building stuff means i can't hear the wife nagging me than so be it!

That`s killing two bird`s with one stoner, multitasking to.
Now your showing off.

[atari4x4]

what's the deal with the extra bit on the long side axle tube near the pumpkin, is it for extra oil capacity??

[Polar_Bear]

atari4x4 wrote:

what's the deal with the extra bit on the long side axle tube near the pumpkin, is it for extra oil capacity??

Strength how come you're up so early? work doesnt start for another 2 hrs

[31zook]

Is the center in straight? im think 90deg from up and down...

[joeblow]

31zook wrote:

Is the center in straight? im think 90deg from up and down...

no.......its a reverse cut coily diff.

[Rusho]

I to have not read this post until now. The skills and engineering that you have to fabricate things like a DIFF from start to finish just simply astonish me. I think steknig summed up your welding pretty well, I got a bit of a movement down there also when I was flicking through the pages I started a boilermaking apprenticeship when I left school and can appriciate the amazing skills that you have. And before anyone gives me shit(steknig) I'm not kissin ass here, just giving credit were it is obviously deserved Keep up the excellent work Joe.