Phase2
I had to check my receipt, November 2009. I'm still extremely pleased with it. I've done a good amount of winching with it, and it's still going strong. On hard pulls my volt gauge always bogged down as well. The alternator can only supply so many amps, and your winch will suck that up quick and rely on the battery for the rest. I was shocked to read my Warn pulls almost 500A at full load.
Got my control arms and track bar joints rebuilt and painted today. They're ready for install.
If you love it, lube it.
We'll see long these ones last.
Superflex's back together with new races installed.
The UPS guy is one of the few dudes I actually look forward to seeing. He brought me some stuff today. I contacted Complete Offroad last week and ordered up some 4.56's, install kits, and a Detroit for the 8.8. I used them on the last set of axles I built, and they continue to offer great prices and service today.
Took a look at the Detroit. Does something look out of place?
One of the case bolts was bent, and finger tight in the hole. I don't see how that could have passed quality control. I picked up a new bolt today, but it's a bit short so I'll call Eaton tomorrow and have them send me a replacement or two.
I would have absolutely no issue with running a Grizzly. I've still yet to hear about any failures. They're basically the same design as a Detroit, with a few changes (some will say for the better).
Pretty much the only thing left to pull the trigger on is lift springs, and shocks. Tires and wheels are going to be a pretty good chunk of change as well.
The problem with all the parts is they kind of have to go on at the same time. The lift can't be installed because of the 8.8. The 8.8 can't be installed because of the SYE. The SYE can't be installed because of the lift.
TORXfab. I want to get it to wheeling status first. Then I'll start on making a set of bumpers for it. Winch front, and tire carrier rear.
The problem with all the parts is they kind of have to go on at the same time. The lift can't be installed because of the 8.8. The 8.8 can't be installed because of the SYE. The SYE can't be installed because of the lift.
I'll probably end up setting aside a few days, and doing a mass build on it. Stay tuned, might happen next month. Depends how yours goes.
TORXfab. I want to get it to wheeling status first. Then I'll start on making a set of bumpers for it. Winch front, and tire carrier rear.
Little update, I got through to Eaton today. Basically Eaton in the US is just a customer service center. I was told if I needed a replacement bolt it would have to be ordered from MEXICO! The parts are brought from Mexico, and then assembled in Canada, where they are then sent back to the US to be distributed. Needless to say that was very reassuring to hear after dropping some coin on their products.
Little update, I got through to Eaton today. Basically Eaton in the US is just a customer service center. I was told if I needed a replacement bolt it would have to be ordered from MEXICO! The parts are brought from Mexico, and then assembled in Canada, where they are then sent back to the US to be distributed. Needless to say that was very reassuring to hear after dropping some coin on their products.
As for the bolt, it's a standard grade 8 5/16-18. Just need to track one down locally with the right thread length. Also, that particular bolt was left loose on purpose because it retains the cross pin. It comes with a thread locker applied, and torquing it down would destroy the thread locker.
Dick Terms: The bolt was left loose on purpose because it has to come out anyways for the cross pin to be removed. The cross pin gives you access to the c-clips. I would imagine your 8.25 Detroit has a similar design. Since thread locker is applied from the factory, they leave it loose so you don't destroy the thread locker by unbolting it to remove the cross pin.
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