Recent content by thordehr

Got an answer from Ouverson. He's torquing them to 110-130 and if he replaces them with ARP studs, 160. I went 130-140. That 300 would twist the heads right off I'm pretty sure.

I've been using this as a guide to torques: http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?87548-ARB-Air-Locker-RD145-Install-Thread- Pics-and-Tips&p=1123261&viewfull=1#post1123261 300 ft-lbs seems a lot for Grade 8 9/16 bolt? I'm getting a different spec from these sources...

ARB says to use factory spec. Can't find a spec for this in a Rockwell. Can't find it in the TM's for the Deuce either. They seem to be grade 7 http://www.mazdabg.com/ftp-uploads/Mazda/--Repair%20Instructions--/2001%20Mazda%20Tribute/chiltonimages/8000/88523g03L.jpg 9/16 shank...

Might have a lead on another gear. May as well put it in if I have the opportunity.

I'm not sure if I should put this in the deuce or drivetrain section. I removed my center section to change out a side gear and found past evidence of water sitting in the housing for what must have been an extended period of time and some pitting on the bullgear. It runs smoothly and there...

well done what?

Didn't you have a sale thread for the A2? I went back to drool over it again and couldn't find it!

The rods are 2" OD 1" ID. Kinda beefy. The housings are 1/2" Chrome Moly plate, 4" tube 1/2" wall CM with CNC machined mounting plates. Only set of these axles made.

Hey thanks for that. Didn't see your response and the work that went into it until just now. Thanks though, it's appreciated!

I don't get how that cover works... Isn't there a bearing on both ends of that pinion shaft when both drive flanges are in place? This cover gets rid of one some way? Does anyone have a link to whoever makes that cover and how it works? I'd love to get rid of one drive flange and it's seal...

Thanks, I'm guessing if the ring gear is submerged, it will bring oil up to everything else.

What?

Scott, yes, they're custom housings. 4-inch-diameter 0.500-wall chrome-moly axletubes that bolt on to a 1/2" chrome-moly plate center housing. The centersections are the 2 ½-ton military centers with Detroit Lockers and the original 6.72 gears. The outers of both axles are F-450 components...

Scott, yes, they're custom housings. 4-inch-diameter 0.500-wall chrome-moly axletubes that bolt on to a 1/2" chrome-moly plate center housing. The centersections are the 2 ½-ton military centers with Detroit Lockers and the original 6.72 gears. The outers of both axles are F-450 components...

Here's a picture of my third member installed in my custom slightly different housing: The housing does not have a conventional drain. It fills in a tapped hole in the mounting plate of the third member. You can see it off to the right in the picture.... How high should the oil level be to...