[firehawk]

It will bend just like the old one did if hit the same way but the front setup should help.

I have plans to strip my front axle down and add the Artec full setup, hope to get it done this winter.

 

[CheapThrillB2]

Hopefully not, if it takes a similar impact it should NOT fail the same way. Old setup had no protection to frontal impacts. The ram mount should help that. As well as deflect the buggy upward, instead of just hitting a wall.

 

[firehawk]

Hopefully not, if it takes a similar impact it should NOT fail the same way. Old setup had no protection to frontal impacts. The ram mount should help that. As well as deflect the buggy upward, instead of just hitting a wall.

I agree, that is also what I meant. :nana:

 

[whiterhino]

@bearlys2005 has the full Artec truss and ram mount. From my observations it is pretty stout.

 

[CheapThrillB2]

Didn't get as much done as I hoped. Ram placement being a pita with the axle narrowed 4"s

 

[Woodyjiw]

Looking good John

 

[CheapThrillB2]

Getting closer. Need to attach upper links. Plumb the brakes. Build my tie rods. Make my strut mounts. Finish the new front driveshaft setup.

 

[whiterhino]

Why are you dragging this out so long?

 

[CheapThrillB2]

Still waiting on some parts.

 

[Kyle M.]

Jfr

 

[Grassman]

Why are you dragging this out so long?

:sonicjay:

 

[Mr. Beefy]

I assume the Chevy shaft fit then?

 

[trailrail302]

:thumb:

 

[CheapThrillB2]

Seems to. I may pull it out and trim just a little. The bearing pulled tight against the knuckle and it spins. But I am concerned if the shaft is to deep in the grizzly and pressing against the cross shaft. Do a little more checking tonight before I call this part done.

 

[CheapThrillB2]

 

[CheapThrillB2]

 

[CheapThrillB2]

I need the clevis ends to build tie rods, get torque spec on ram clamps. Bleed brakes, steering, charge Struts. Install front have of driveshaft, and belly skid.

I ordered a new diff cover, a standard d60 diff cover won't work. Not sure I'll see that by the weekend though. So I may end up running the stock cover.

 

[CheapThrillB2]

I may make new upper strut mounts if time allows.

 

[Mr. Beefy]

Great work John !

 

[whiterhino]

Looks nice.