I had been pondering on the diff cover all day. Wondered how you did that! Damm! Awesome man. Just awesome!
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My bobbed Suburban hatchback build.
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K5 Jess
1/2 ton status
Some York compressor details.
Adjuster brackets are difficult to see, but work off existing bolt holes on the factory aluminum casting.
Fittings were modified to fit the braided SS lines.
Breather is being swapped out for an oil "bath" type to help keep the piston stay lubed.
Manifold/distribution block has an adjustable pressure switch from a regular compressor, main line pressure, regulator for the front ARB (set max at 80lbs)
seperate lines out to front bumper and back to tank (from a semi).
the last line goes into the guage and switch on the dash.
I have it set to shut off at 130lbs.
Adjuster brackets are difficult to see, but work off existing bolt holes on the factory aluminum casting.
Fittings were modified to fit the braided SS lines.
Breather is being swapped out for an oil "bath" type to help keep the piston stay lubed.
Manifold/distribution block has an adjustable pressure switch from a regular compressor, main line pressure, regulator for the front ARB (set max at 80lbs)
seperate lines out to front bumper and back to tank (from a semi).
the last line goes into the guage and switch on the dash.
I have it set to shut off at 130lbs.
York details
More pics to show what I can.
More pics to show what I can.
York details
Fitting in front bumper and braided line from the tank, up into the rear just inside the d-side back door.
Line from tank will be re-routed over top of the frame once I fab up some new mounts to raise it up another 3" or so.
Fitting in front bumper and braided line from the tank, up into the rear just inside the d-side back door.
Line from tank will be re-routed over top of the frame once I fab up some new mounts to raise it up another 3" or so.
couple of dif cover fab pics.
Unfortunately I didn't take pictures of every step of the work on the diff covers.
Main body plate, flange, and after grinding and machining, just before paint.
You can see the "patch" on the 14 bolt original cover.....this was what motivated me to fab something indestructible.
Unfortunately I didn't take pictures of every step of the work on the diff covers.
Main body plate, flange, and after grinding and machining, just before paint.
You can see the "patch" on the 14 bolt original cover.....this was what motivated me to fab something indestructible.
Thats way cool! Looks awesome.
TDAWG1
1/2 ton status
What are your thoughts on the Fast system? after installing and running it for a while
I like the Fast system for how complete the kit was.
It came with detailed instructions and it all fit well.
Had some faulty components that were a cause for some major frustration but once the Tech guys at Comp Cams (Same company) determined what was not working, I sent the parts back and had replacements quickly.
For me the most difficult part is tuning by laptop.
I'm more accustomed to climbing under the hood.
I drove from here to Moab, spent a week in the heat, and drove back (5000 miles) trouble free after only having it functional on my truck for 2 weeks.
That said a lot to me about its reliability.
I still have some fine tuning to do to get the optimum power and fuel air ratios required for my specific setup.
The electrical is a bit intimidating but like everything we do on our rigs, focusing on 1 step at a time makes it seem less daunting.
It came with detailed instructions and it all fit well.
Had some faulty components that were a cause for some major frustration but once the Tech guys at Comp Cams (Same company) determined what was not working, I sent the parts back and had replacements quickly.
For me the most difficult part is tuning by laptop.
I'm more accustomed to climbing under the hood.
I drove from here to Moab, spent a week in the heat, and drove back (5000 miles) trouble free after only having it functional on my truck for 2 weeks.
That said a lot to me about its reliability.
I still have some fine tuning to do to get the optimum power and fuel air ratios required for my specific setup.
The electrical is a bit intimidating but like everything we do on our rigs, focusing on 1 step at a time makes it seem less daunting.
63chevyll
1/2 ton status
This thing is awesome. Great work and attention to details with small stuff
K5 Jess
1/2 ton status
Whats the weight of your diff covers? 
blazin_blazer
1/2 ton status
& are you up to make a few more?Whats the weight of your diff covers?
Average weight is around 30lbs.
Tested a 3/8 thick version with a 300 Win Mag---Fail!
1/2" version passed.
I've had a number of requests for the covers.
The way I do them now is painfully slow and not cost effective.
I'm in the process of making arrangements to have the machining part handled by a shop with a CNC machine center. (I don't have enough demand to justify adding 1 to the lineup.. yet...)
Tested a 3/8 thick version with a 300 Win Mag---Fail!
1/2" version passed.
I've had a number of requests for the covers.
The way I do them now is painfully slow and not cost effective.
I'm in the process of making arrangements to have the machining part handled by a shop with a CNC machine center. (I don't have enough demand to justify adding 1 to the lineup.. yet...)
big pappa b
3/4 ton status
It's a good thing we don't have to worry about getting shot at for wheeling...at least not yet
Haha
The reason was more for my own curiosity.
4-wheel and off road did a test some time ago and they tested how well the numerous covers stood up to various rounds of ammo.
It was a good excuse to get the rifle out...
The reason was more for my own curiosity.
4-wheel and off road did a test some time ago and they tested how well the numerous covers stood up to various rounds of ammo.
It was a good excuse to get the rifle out...
K5 Jess
1/2 ton status
awesome!
some non parking lot shots as requested....
Not too proud to show an oops
6 lbs air on 16.5's without the internal beadlocks installed.
Not too proud to show an oops
6 lbs air on 16.5's without the internal beadlocks installed.
