[whiterhino]

For 2 weeks anyhow.......:sonicjay:

Huh. Hadn't thought about that

 

[JohnnyJ]

Over the weekend Goatbuilt was posting pics of parts going through the bender. Hopefully that means its getting close to shipping time.

 

[JohnnyJ]

Email in my inbox this morning they are preparing to ship late this week or early next week. :woot:

Following on Jesse Haines' facebook that he is wrapping up his build. Also watching Barry Mccockinner's build.

 

[CheapThrillB2]

any updates?

 

[JohnnyJ]

I figure I'll check in with Goatbuilt on Monday. I know he was out at KOH last week, not sure how big of an operation it is. They charged my credit card, which they said they would do when they shipped. So I'm hoping it's either on the road, or about to be on the road.

I did some shop cleaning last weekend in preparation. I just have to pull the axles and powertrain off the table and it's build time.

One thing I'm pondering is if I should buy the cheap 1550 stock shafts and cut one down and run those or call branik and have shafts made and run yukon super joints. I'm kinda interested in seeing if the cheap factory stuff would hold up. I could put fresh spicers in what I have for spares.

 

[CheapThrillB2]

I'm not sure, I know the 1550 gives more steering angle before bind. I know when I've run a the stock 1480 05+ stuff, my issues were deflecting the ears of the shafts, ndidnt have any other failures. Maybe the increased steering (if not using it) will create less stress on the ears?

My tow pig 2012 f250 needs new joints and my right hub seal leaks vacuum so it needs new seals anyway. The new 1550 stuff comes assembled with the seal on it. It's about a $100 difference buying the assembled shafts VS two joints and seals. I'm ordering the 1550 shafts Monday for it. So far best deal I've found is Dennys driveshaft.

 

[JohnnyJ]

Yeah, I figure it might be worth a shot and if they shit the bed, I could upgrade.

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[ROXROES]

I figure I'll check in with Goatbuilt on Monday. I know he was out at KOH last week, not sure how big of an operation it is. They charged my credit card, which they said they would do when they shipped. So I'm hoping it's either on the road, or about to be on the road.

Ours has been at the hub since Thursday, the shipping site says it hasn't been delivered due to inclement weather. I'm planning on going up to get it tonight.

 

[k5jess]

In for the coolness.

 

[JohnnyJ]

Ours has been at the hub since Thursday, the shipping site says it hasn't been delivered due to inclement weather. I'm planning on going up to get it tonight.

It's shipped, and currently in Charlotte, NC per the tracking number. I can't say I understand truck freight since it started in Wisconsin and there's no ETA. Trailer is dug out from the weekend snow, so I'm ready to go and get it when it gets in.

I ordered the JHF weld on high steer a few weeks ago and have the driver's side mocked up. I have to drill out the pass side and clean up both knuckles and do final fitment so I can weld it on. It looks like he's made a few small changes since the last one I used. Once I have it on I can figure out my steering plan.

Last night I ordered up some new unit bearings (Timken) and rotors for the front axle. Might run to Bronco graveyard and get some spicer balljoints and u-joints so I can have most of the rebuild parts for the front on hand. I don't plan on installing new ball joints until after I have the high steer parts weldered on.

 

[whiterhino]

My new buggy is almost here. :woot:

 

[ROXROES]

It’s in the back of the father in laws truck. Starting tonight.

 

[whiterhino]

Tracking says it's still in NC

 

[JohnnyJ]

I talked to a human at YRC. I hope she is confused because she couldn't find that number. I have a call and email into Goatbuilt hoping they can figure out what's going on.

 

[ROXROES]

AJ had to call YRC and request it to be delivered. DUMB

 

[JohnnyJ]

Yeah, there's something funny going on. Hopefully it's something stupid. I'd like to have it by the weekend if at all possible.

 

[ROXROES]

Yeah, there's something funny going on. Hopefully it's something stupid. I'd like to have it by the weekend if at all possible.

Hopefully your kit has all the fixture pieces! We were missing 6 pieces, Drew emailed me the dxf's so I could cut what I needed to get started lastnight. Pretty easy to get going. Here are the instructions etc in case yours comes without them like ours...

JHF BUGGY ASSEMBLY FILES

 

[JohnnyJ]

He sent me the docs last night and I was looking through them. He also said to check for missing pieces when I get it.

So far no ETA on when the parts show up.

 

[CheapThrillB2]

I figure I'll check in with Goatbuilt on Monday. I know he was out at KOH last week, not sure how big of an operation it is. They charged my credit card, which they said they would do when they shipped. So I'm hoping it's either on the road, or about to be on the road.

I did some shop cleaning last weekend in preparation. I just have to pull the axles and powertrain off the table and it's build time.

One thing I'm pondering is if I should buy the cheap 1550 stock shafts and cut one down and run those or call branik and have shafts made and run yukon super joints. I'm kinda interested in seeing if the cheap factory stuff would hold up. I could put fresh spicers in what I have for spares.

I got mine today. Left and right side assembled with the hub seal and the tube seals. $309 delivered. Shafts are just like the other shafts at the carrier so easily cut and replied for shorter lengths.

 

[JohnnyJ]

Sweet. I may go down that path to start.

Just got an update on shipping. It left Wisconsin on 2/7, ended up in Charlotte, NC on 2/12. A little partying down there, and should be here on Feb 20th.