THe NAC Lots-O-BFG KO2 Thread

[RCman]

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Anyone got some creative ideas for a pinion yoke guard on a D60? I was thinking of modifying a 14b version so something like Nth degree used to do with u-bolts for D35s/8.25s (just not as huge), but I'm not sure it'd hold up.

No, I'm not going to change axles Ross.

 

[MoparManiac]

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E350 or 250 D60 rear bill. Go to a jy and grab the flange setup I can't imagine they would be that expensive. E- series vans are everywhere.

 

[RCman]

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E350 D60 rear bill. Go to a jy and grab the flange setup I can't imagine they would be that expensive. E- series vans are everywhere.

I looked into that, it still doesn't really do much for the u joint.

 

[asp]

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Bill, why not weld a piece of formed 3/8 or 1/2 plate to the pumpkin? I know there are the obvious reasons of it being cast iron, warpage, and putting current through the pinion bearing, but I imagine it would be strong enough.

 

[RCman]

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Bill, why not weld a piece of formed 3/8 or 1/2 plate to the pumpkin? I know there are the obvious reasons of it being cast iron, warpage, and putting current through the pinion bearing, but I imagine it would be strong enough.

Eh, I'd have to disassemble the whole thing or I'd cook the internals getting it hot enough to weld. I'd rather not do that, looking for a simpler solution.

 

[asp]

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Yeah, that's about what I thought haha. I've got one other idea... might have to draw it in MSpaint though.

 

[kastein]

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Definitely avoid putting current through the bearing if you don't want to replace it immediately afterwards. You would be shocked to see just how badly it pits and point welds them.

I can't think of much aside from what Anthony suggested, or maybe running a flange based U-joint setup and building something off of that, which puts all the load on the bearing instead of the housing if you smack it.

 

[mini=man]

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JB weld some sheet metal on there and you'll be set for ever. Zipties can be added for extra overkill if felt needed

 

[RCman]

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I can't think of much aside from what Anthony suggested, or maybe running a flange based U-joint setup and building something off of that, which puts all the load on the bearing instead of the housing if you smack it.

The issue with the flange based setups is that they add length to the pinion and I don't want to have to shorten my "new" shaft. Also, they don't really have benifit much I guess. Look at this picture and see what you think. I think the u-joint is still very exposed.

I am thinking I might take the time this weekend and try to fabricate something like this and tie it into my truss the same way. Obviously I won't have the bolts around the pinion so I'm not sure I like the idea. I need a way of really securing it.

 

[foxwar71]

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I am thinking I might take the time this weekend and try to fabricate something like this and tie it into my truss the same way. Obviously I won't have the bolts around the pinion so I'm not sure I like the idea. I need a way of really securing it.

tieing/building it off of the truss seems to be about the only way of going about it. the Nth degree setups are cool, but like you said I dunno if I really trust them that much with what you'll throw at it. I was gunna suggest something like Keith did cause thats about the best way to get a pinion skid, but I understand the bitch of welding to a center section thats already been geared and everything. Does your 60 have and flat casting ribs to support the pinion? With it attached to the truss, you could maybe tie into the ribs as area around the pinion to sucure the skid.



Or, using a flange yoke, you could fab up and skid thats welded to the flange or uses the bolts and comes out enough to protect the u-joint :dunno:

 

[asp]

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How about some sort of clamp that goes around the housing with the same sort of pinion guard?

I agree with you about the flanged yoke thoughts.

 

[RCman]

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Does your 60 have and flat casting ribs to support the pinion? With it attached to the truss, you could maybe tie into the ribs as area around the pinion to sucure the skid.

It does, but they are pretty thin, IIRC. I'm going to have to lay under it and figure it out.

Or, using a flange yoke, you could fab up and skid thats welded to the flange or uses the bolts and comes out enough to protect the u-joint :dunno:

It would have to be pretty big and cone shaped to clear the yoke during drop.

 

[kastein]

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Or, using a flange yoke, you could fab up and skid thats welded to the flange or uses the bolts and comes out enough to protect the u-joint :dunno:

This is what I was thinking... use the bolts for ease of repair. Agreed that it would become a rock anchor if you made it big enough to actually help at all and still clear while at the top @ full droop.

Hmmm....

 

[foxwar71]

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:doh: whyd that guy have to post those beadlocks on NEOW?? i want them but didnt plan on buying them now cause of lack of coin.

 

[XBoBJ]

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anyone know of an 8.8 kicking around somewhere with 4.10s open.

 

[billyjp2]

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anyone know of an 8.8 kicking around somewhere with 4.10s open.

a friend of mine has 3 in the junkyard he owns. I'm going saturday to walk around the place. I'll check on price

 

[ktm racer 419]

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The issue with the flange based setups is that they add length to the pinion and I don't want to have to shorten my "new" shaft. Also, they don't really have benifit much I guess. Look at this picture and see what you think. I think the u-joint is still very exposed.

I am thinking I might take the time this weekend and try to fabricate something like this and tie it into my truss the same way. Obviously I won't have the bolts around the pinion so I'm not sure I like the idea. I need a way of really securing it.

How about some sort of clamp that goes around the housing with the same sort of pinion guard?

I agree with you about the flanged yoke thoughts.

whamo

i was thinkin about making something like that. maybe use a couple diff cover bolts and a big u bolt around the pinion area of the housing. i have never broken shafts, just exploded yokes and the axle end u joints, and every time but 1 it was the result of coming down on a rock the wrong way or knocking the cap "keepers" off previously

 

[asp]

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Bill, my other idea is basically something that clamps around the pinion housing with a bolt on each side rather than a u-bolt that would hang down more...

edit: as i was typing that Sam posted about it too. I don't think I'd use a u-bolt to go around the housing. that would just hang down farther...

 

[ktm racer 419]

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Bill, my other idea is basically something that clamps around the pinion housing with a bolt on each side rather than a u-bolt that would hang down more...

edit: as i was typing that Sam posted about it too. I don't think I'd use a u-bolt to go around the housing. that would just hang down farther...

i was thinking the bottom of the u bolt welded to 3/16" or 1/4" awesomeness. you dont need anything to hang below it.

edit: or hell, even just some bolts and a clamp with a concave round bottom on top

 

[XBoBJ]

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a friend of mine has 3 in the junkyard he owns. I'm going saturday to walk around the place. I'll check on price

please do! sick of having a welded rear.