Completed Project Stic-o's 2nd gen. radius arm/coil SAS

[Stic-o]

So we discoverd over the weekend that was never anything wrong with the steering box we replaced. The current one makes the same noise. So we started to investigate. It turns out we welded the outer frame bracket but not the inner to the frame. so even with it bolted on tightly the box is shifting around when the wheel is turned. enough where the bolts are hitting the frame in the holes and making a clanking noise. We will weld the inner plate, and it should elimnate this.

Meanwhile I plan to replace the u-joint in the front axle this weekend. I have managed to lose 2 caps off the passanger side while driving around on the street I think I have a better understanding on installing them now, so I'll give it another try. Then it's just extending the front shaft and replacing all the joints in it, and she will be 4WD again

 

[Jefe]

It turns out we welded the outer frame bracket but not the inner to the frame.

Well that makes me feel confident in your craftsmanship.

 

[Stic-o]

Well that makes me feel confident in your craftsmanship.

No, we never welded it on purpose. It was easier to get the box in and out at that point. However now that we have had it out a few times, it's pretty simple with the plate sitting in there.

 

[BKennedy]

No, we never welded it on purpose. It was easier to get the box in and out at that point. However now that we have had it out a few times, it's pretty simple with the plate sitting in there.

Sounds like that guy on Saturday Night Live; "Yeah..........I meant to do that.........Yeah, thats it, thats the ticket..."

 

[JoshC]

Meanwhile I plan to replace the u-joint in the front axle this weekend. I have managed to lose 2 caps off the passanger side while driving around on the street

Even with your hubs unlocked?

 

[Stic-o]

Even with your hubs unlocked?

Yeah I think some of the clips were missing, I knew I was going to have to deal with this later though. Rushed through that part during the SAS build, knowing I'd have to go back and fix it. I think I only went through 3 joints at the time, in the press, kept blowing the caps apart

 

[JoshC]

Well at least you are good at it now Any tips you can share on the proper way to do it?

 

[Stic-o]

Well at least you are good at it now Any tips you can share on the proper way to do it?

Let me try to do one and see if I have it right first , before I go giving advise

 

[RockRanger]

So we discoverd over the weekend that was never anything wrong with the steering box we replaced.

How much you want for your extra box? I need one to practice on for making hydro assist?

 

[IZwack]

... making hydro assist?

woot Please do a writeup if you do this - this is one of the things I want to accomplish before next summer rolls around.

 

[RockRanger]

I dont know anything about it yet... Except that I know I want to know how to build it

 

[Stic-o]

How much you want for your extra box? I need one to practice on for making hydro assist?

I think Pick a Part charged me $45 bucks for it. a bit extra for the pull would be nice though

 

[moose1]

can you nget me rear rocker skirts painted or chrome that wont rip my arm out of the socket for cost?

 

[Stic-o]

can you nget me rear rocker skirts painted or chrome that wont rip my arm out of the socket for cost?

I can check next time I'm down there, but you should just cut them off, like me. They get in the way.

 

[BKennedy]

I can check next time I'm down there, but you should just cut them off, like me. They get in the way.

Ditto, just cut them off!

 

[Stic-o]

Thank God for Stic-Cam

Well that little camera of mine is good for other things then movies. Today I mounted the camera on the rear axle looking tords the t-case to see how bad the vibration was and if I could see the issue.

I'll let the video do the talking.

Driveshaft Test

This will also introduce you too "Solid PictuerS", formally "Stic-o Productions"

I also bought a domain, just got to get the website up and running. It will be www.solidpics.com

 

[Turdle]

That was a great view!!

That thing was really vibrating.

 

[MountaineerGreen]

Nice video- that driveshaft only shakes a little bit......

 

[Stic-o]

I actually took the video and slowed it down as much as possible in my program. It amazing what you can see then. You can actually watch the shaft move from side to side during rotations. So it is very noticeable that the spacer we drilled is off centered. However it served it's purpose. Got the truck back on the road for a few weeks. I should be getting a new d-shaft in the next week or so.

 

[Charlie's_93EB]

that is a awsome vid!!!! You need to do that on your next wheeling trip. BTW what did you use to keep the cam safe??? Tape, hose clamps?? I need to know


thanks