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How about some "New Parts P0rn"???
16" ORI Struts for the rear axle...
-G
How about some "New Parts P0rn"???
16" ORI Struts for the rear axle...
-G
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'72 K5 - Greg's @MightAsWellK5 Build
- Thread starter Greg72
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This is the build description. I will improve this later. (GB)
1300 hundred worth of bada$$, Greg. 
How many $$$ are in that pic when it's all said and done??
How many $$$ are in that pic when it's all said and done??
At one point I calculated the total assembled cost of the Mog-9s (front & rear) at just a hair under $20,000.
It made me nauseous..... so I decided (again) to stop adding things up.
-G
It made me nauseous..... so I decided (again) to stop adding things up.
-G
You Sir are the Man.
No wonder you did the back yard, HVAC system, new carpet, wood floors, full kitchen remodel and painting the entire interior.
I can start to see where the word compromise comes from now..
No wonder you did the back yard, HVAC system, new carpet, wood floors, full kitchen remodel and painting the entire interior.
I can start to see where the word compromise comes from now..
Good to know Rene.... I'll run the new one and see if I end up regretting it. I can always pick up a larger one if it starts messing me up.
Ordered the replacement parts (Qty 2 ea) from the local AirGas shop today, so I'll have spares if this ever happens again. Still need to reorder the 20" abrasive discs (McMaster Carr) and maybe I'll get some "offical" .010" shims from them as well for setting the correct gaps on my heims??
Does anyone use Glyptal inside their axle housings? I've seen it used on engines in the lifter valleys... my understanding is that it helps create a smoother surface to help the oil flow back to the pan, and may also help seal the porosity of a cast-iron part. Not sure if it would add value on a steel housing or not, but I'd be willing to give it a try if it has some benefit.
-G
Might as well.... Lol
texas4x4rebel
1/2 ton status
Those are nice!!!
Isn't tomorrow the day that we'll all see his rig sitting on the rear axle/wheels finally? 
Isn't tomorrow the day that we'll all see his rig sitting on the rear axle/wheels finally?
That's still the plan of record...
I got the replacement welder parts, and got everything put back together. Welded up the 2nd support "saddle" on the fixture as a test (works fine).... Got the shielding gas turned down to 35cfh... Made up some .010" shims with 5/8" and 3/4" through-holes.
I've even got some 1/4" thick scrap set aside for additional practice tomorrow AM.
I'd put at least 85% odds that you guys will see the axle "money shot" by tomorrow night.
-G
Gawd those are so sexy!! 
And dave you are correct
And dave you are correct
54inches
1/2 ton status
T-minus 10 hrs.
2012.06.17 - UPDATE! - WELCOME TO MY T.V. SHOW....
As we have discussed before, this is the theme music that plays in my head every time something cool happens in my workshop.... consider this the "pilot" for my upcoming television show! LOL
I'll upload more in-process photos later on tonight. Just wanted to get a quick status video up for everyone to enjoy!
EDIT:
More photos from today's epic progress day... W00t
First thing this AM. Everything tacked (front & back) and ready for final welding. Time to put on the "big boy" pants!
The first few welds seemed to lay down nice...not too much undercut, and good fill.
I was welding the front, then flipping to do the back.... Then to to far side on the back, then flipping again to weld the far side on the front. This pattern worked well, and I didn't have to flip EVERY time.... Though it still ended up being something like 40 flips.
The magic settings for today's work...
I ended up setting the regulator back at almost 50CFH. For some reason the welds didn't look as shiny with lower flow rates on my test parts (not quite porous, but almost a mealy consistency on the surface of the weld). I figured why risk it? I used a bit more gas but things were looking good.
After a few more flips and segments...
And a few more... All the way up into the pumpkin area.
Back side shot... hard to get with the lighting in the shop.
Intstallation of the upper link mount plating and re-installation of the lower link brackets (HELPFUL TIP: tin foil protects the heim threads from weld spatter):
.....and now, drumroll please!....... The final installation photo!!!
And....
That's the correct final installed height as referenced to the upper link mounts (set to 0.0* angle). I wanted to get the portals mounted too, but they are partially disassembled for Ryoken green paint and final color, so there just wasn't time today. However you can see that the diff clearance is rediculous It easily clears the 5 gallon Homer bucket, and ALMOST clears an additional soda can too. (about 1/2" shy).
Wowza! It was a huge day for progress and for all of my worry and obsessing over the truss welding, it seems that things worked out really well. I'm not sure how much warpage occurred but it appears to be minimal at this point.
-G
As we have discussed before, this is the theme music that plays in my head every time something cool happens in my workshop.... consider this the "pilot" for my upcoming television show! LOL
I'll upload more in-process photos later on tonight. Just wanted to get a quick status video up for everyone to enjoy!
EDIT:
More photos from today's epic progress day... W00t
First thing this AM. Everything tacked (front & back) and ready for final welding. Time to put on the "big boy" pants!
The first few welds seemed to lay down nice...not too much undercut, and good fill.
I was welding the front, then flipping to do the back.... Then to to far side on the back, then flipping again to weld the far side on the front. This pattern worked well, and I didn't have to flip EVERY time.... Though it still ended up being something like 40 flips.
The magic settings for today's work...
I ended up setting the regulator back at almost 50CFH. For some reason the welds didn't look as shiny with lower flow rates on my test parts (not quite porous, but almost a mealy consistency on the surface of the weld). I figured why risk it? I used a bit more gas but things were looking good.
After a few more flips and segments...
And a few more... All the way up into the pumpkin area.
Back side shot... hard to get with the lighting in the shop.
Intstallation of the upper link mount plating and re-installation of the lower link brackets (HELPFUL TIP: tin foil protects the heim threads from weld spatter
):
.....and now, drumroll please!....... The final installation photo!!!
And....
That's the correct final installed height as referenced to the upper link mounts (set to 0.0* angle). I wanted to get the portals mounted too, but they are partially disassembled for Ryoken green paint and final color, so there just wasn't time today. However you can see that the diff clearance is rediculous
It easily clears the 5 gallon Homer bucket, and ALMOST clears an additional soda can too. (about 1/2" shy).Wowza! It was a huge day for progress and for all of my worry and obsessing over the truss welding, it seems that things worked out really well. I'm not sure how much warpage occurred but it appears to be minimal at this point.
-G
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why is the camera shaking so much, it made my head hurt
hands down, the coolest axle I've ever seen...
Freakin awesome dude!
fantastic greg!!
TheBeast_88K5
Banned
Yep you can worry and obsess with the best of em and when it comes right down to it you just gotta get it done.
Diff clearance is awesome. That would work so well for the type of crawling I do, I mean really really really really well.
Who's jealous, this guy!
