[88mudder]

looks like a fun time at the Gig

 

[CheapThrillB2]

so i busted my LF shaft right at the splines were it goes into the carrier,
perfect break, makes no noise when turning and leaks no fluid

i thought the hub broke until i pulled the diff cover and spun the driveshaft and the ujoint didn't spin

so the tally is now 2 busted shafts, bent tie rod, and two RF ball joints from the pig gig

 

[bronco4-play]

Are we having fun yet?

 

[CheapThrillB2]

yep , sunday i'm driving to Detriot to get two more shafts and two sets of steering linkages and a trac bar so i can do it all over again lol

 

[CheapThrillB2]

heres my axle shafts after the pig gig, notice what is missing on the short side

yes the pic sucks, get over it

 

[bronco4-play]

Yep and sometimes that little spline end can be a SOB to get out.

 

[CheapThrillB2]

the little stub spline came right out with a magnet. So i got the frt axle back together. Fixed an elec prob i had. I also figured out how to get it onto the trailer that i have here. Unfort it involves stock rims and 235/75 tires to clear the side rails. But i am still in need of two more Stock f150 rims for the rear axle to get it on the trailer

 

[stevelknievel]

sick B2 man.

 

[joe_jeep]

i watched you do the mud pit a few times and play on the rocks a little. very nice build!

 

[CheapThrillB2]

i would have done better if i would have aired my tires down, i think they had like 25 psi uin each one

 

[bronco4-play]

Any idea what it weighs now trail ready?

 

[CheapThrillB2]

no idea, i should take it into hastings and run it on the scales at padnos and see what it weighs

 

[CheapThrillB2]

i got it put back together with the new/used parts. I layed a bead of weld down in the neck down area. Just enough to fill it but not touch the seal as it slid through. I'm curious to see if it'll change anything or make the shafts weaker. I am taking it tomorrow for another round of abuse. Have to see how it holds up.

I took the doors off it today and I LOVE how much more vision it gives me while wheeling. I can see everything. And my doors are light enough to where i can unbolt and bolt them up on my own. I then took my old mirrors and attached them to the fender so i can still use them.

 

[CheapThrillB2]

well i busted both my shafts again, both at the neck down. I also bent the tie rods pretty bad.

Its parked in Hart right now (thanks fullsize4life) we left it up north cause we needed to bring a buddies back on my trailer

But when i get it home, its parked till i build/buy a roll cage for it. I am done playng without being protected

 

[Fullsize4life]

Not a problem, I makes for a good yard ornamant

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[CheapThrillB2]

this is probably the route i'll take

http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stor...=550-945505K&Ntx=mode+matchall&Dx=mode+matchall&searchTerm=550-945505K&x=24&y=3

to be honest i don't really know anything about building a cage other then a few simple basics. And i would rather not teach myself. So i'll probably buy this one and use it unless somebody on here thinks they can build me one for the same $$$ or a just a little more (i'd rather support the local scene)

 

[CheapThrillB2]

Not a problem, I makes for a good yard ornamant

atleast its a ford right:sonicjay:

 

[liv2mx]

john before you spend the money let me call coop and see what he would charge and if he has time..will be nicer and cheaper i am sure.he is in twin lake.

 

[CheapThrillB2]

i need just the short side (left) axleshaft from a 76-79 F150 D44 or a 78-79 Bronco D44

 

[CheapThrillB2]

Well i just got it home from Hart, Fullsize4life was babysitting it for me for a week or so lol

Long boring drive by yourself

i got an Pass Side shaft so thats gonna get put in within the next few days but i am still insearch of a Drivers side shaft to replace my broken one. I really only need the inner peice the stub shaft is fine.