JAKE's 06 SOLID AXLE SWAPPED DCLB EAF & BS build

I’m really going to have to consider this. I’m going to have to research other top of the line batteries and sizes. It’s ok for anyone else to swap batteries. But for me once I choose a size. I’m going to be stuck with it. The battery trays are going to be fitted snug between the tire carrier and fuel cell in the new bed cage. Everything is going to have to fit correctly.

 

Yeah never herd of a bad cell like jake had! Seems very odd espessally for Odyssey. Never had any problems with mine!

 

I'm am really hoping they hold up because they are going to be right over where I'm going to bump the axle off of. They will also be exposed to the enviorments too. I've herd nothing but good reviews. Jacks is the first time I've herd of this.

 

Same! It might be a good idea to look into a warranty for your set up if its exposed seeing if it would cover anything that might happen. I think i saw @Ice Horse had hers in her bed exposed if i recall as the last meet ans great at toytec.

 

Cool beans. I'll look into it.

 

Yep, mine is exposed in the bed. I've had no issues so far. It does stay covered in the car port when not in use so the only time it's out in the open really is when I'm using the truck. I've heard so much bad stuff about Optima since they've made the production switch and I've heard nothing but good about Odyssey which is why I went with them.

 

Mind sharing more details on this? Where did you get the foam and for what size cases are they? I have several 1550s i think I could use for this.

I remember you did the GB on these. But I can't find anything on it. Still recommend them? Have a link on where to buy them?

 

https://www.fastcap.com/product/kaizen-foam

Is where jake got the foam we did a buy on it last summer i still have some!

@3378jakesr5 still have your marker and foam knife. I will be by your house tm after brunch for mothers day. Around 130 ish let me know if your around or want me to leave them some where!

 

nice I found that same stuff but it was only in 16''x24'' sheets.

2'x4' will work perfect. I want to use my military boxes which are 19.5''x31.5''. Should fit lots of tools with some cut to fit foam and such.

Thanks!

 

Nice i think you will like them takes some time to cut but holds good! Yeah i used mine for my truck vault drawers.
If your coming down to Ft collins or anywhere by me let me know cuase i sell you the full sheets i have left. I need 50” for my 1750 case for one of my rifles. You can custom order lengths btw 2x4 is where they have it set due to shipping costs past that! Did not realize it till after!

 

Coop I need some foam if monte doesn't make it or want that

 

Damn I was just in that area a week and half ago. Not planning on being down there any time soon now though.

Good to know! I really just need 2'x3' so that could save a bit of cost perhaps. But my box will fit 5 sheets so by then Im at free shipping anyways for 2x4s..Not sure what else I could use the extra stuff for. I'll have to look into getting smaller ones to save waste.

You're local! Go for it man! Long drive for me now haha

 

Woodcraft in Denver and the Springs carry it in store

 

of course they do..

only 9 hours away haha

maybe someone in MT has it..hmm

 

@3378jakesr5 i think you need portal axles now......

 

I think you need sas first.....

 

I think your truck needs to see the dirt more Thant that ford sees road

 

I have thought about portal axles with a SAS. THat would be pretty sweet, for about as long as I could hide it from my wife

 

You could "sell" the truck and do portals and sas then hide it under your mod pile and she will never know