2005 Bulletproof Taco: 1 Ton SAC

'Tis merely the beginning

 

I sold my 700's for $100 or so

 

Thanks. Sold both pairs for $110 shipped just to off 'em and make room for the goodies.

 

Eric came out again and we got some more work done. Clearanced for the crawlbox:





With the case in now I could determine the pinion angle. Since I will be using a 1-piece with a double cardan joint the pinion needs to point at the tcase output at ride height so we bolted up a set of roller to get a "ride height"



Used a string to get the angle right



Tacked the perches to the axle:





Now I can finish weld the perches and get my driveshaft length corrected!

Then we dragged out the front axle and dropped in the Spartan Locker







So far I really like the Spartan over the Lockright I had long ago. Its made of steel instead of pot-metal, and the pins are huge! This should work just fine

 

Got some more done last night too :d

New spindle studs



My ghetto-press



Done



Caliper brackets (Top-as recieved, bottom-cleaned) wire wheeled the shit outta these bad boys then primer and paint

 

Decided to start messing with the spindles...

First one smooth as pie, old bearing and seal came out just fine.

Second one the needle bearing let go and they all came out. Then the lips on the races just cracked off trying to tap it out from the other side. Ended up grinding through the outer race and collapsing it in on itself to remove it.

 

U-joints installed in my Yukon chromo 35 spline shafts

 

Now one question...I am using spindle bearing eliminator bushings from ECGS. I was told it replaces the spindle bearing and the spindle bearing seal but heres a comparison:



Sure looks like I need the seal still just to fill the ccavity in the spindle, unless I only press the bushing in flush. Thoughts?

 

Got a few seals to get today and I can start assembling. One side worth of goods, double on some things.



And for a +1 can someone spot the secret upgrade to the axle that I havent mentioned yet

 

I spy a yukon box

 

Good guess and looking back I dont think I mentioned the Yukon HardCore Locking Hubs yet either so you get the +1 anyways.

But...the other upgrade is laying right there on the table with the rest of the parts

 

I have no clue but the build is getting awesome! Kick ass man

 

Hysteer arms or the delrin looking kp bushings.

 

Thanks!

Nope said I was going hysteer from the get go. But your other guess is close.

 

Are you doing anything special with your hi-steer? I've been trying to come up with a game plan for putting a hi-steer setup in my 4Runner but after reading Pirate the last few hours, I feel more confused than when I started

 

Nope. Highster with 1 Ton GM TRE's, ARP studs, springless kingpins bushings

 

Wish I could say my parts would include 1 ton gear, but sadly it won't. Can't wait to see the finished product.

 

Oh and I forgot to mention PSC Ram for hydro assist

 

Ball joint eliminator setup?