Author Topic: I bent my axle...what now (Read 6908 times)

crawlerdan · « **on:** Oct 12, 2007, 05:20:10 PM »

so i blew up my rear diff, and while replacing it i noticed that the axle was bent, or appeared to be.

i did some investigating and the drivers side is bent about 1/2 inch

so i will replace it, but what im wondering is...ive owned my runner for 5 years, and never done anything that i think should warrent a bent housing...i wheel with my gearset, not the throttle

when i replace it i want to build the next as overkill....does anyone make gussets for a toy rear?? a truss??

pics of said products would be great, thanks guys

crawlerdan · « **Reply #1 on:** Oct 12, 2007, 05:37:53 PM »

also, if i find a t-100 axle, can i put my new 8 inch diff inside

86bobbedtoy · « **Reply #2 on:** Oct 12, 2007, 11:32:11 PM »

Idono, but I like to know for future reference.

topar · « **Reply #3 on:** Oct 12, 2007, 11:39:17 PM »

I built one for my truck

crawlerdan · « **Reply #4 on:** Oct 13, 2007, 07:51:00 AM »

very nice topar

topar · « **Reply #5 on:** Oct 15, 2007, 08:48:45 PM »

Thanks

TacoRunner · « **Reply #6 on:** Oct 16, 2007, 12:14:16 PM »

I think the t-100 housings use the Taco diffs. You can get a replacment for the mini at the junk yard, make sure to get the IFS version its 3"s wider. or call Diamond and have one made for $800. It'll be the last time you have to worrry about bending it.

bigarms23 · « **Reply #7 on:** Oct 16, 2007, 12:25:56 PM »

you could find a t100 that has the 3.0v6 and use that axle i think look up offroadsolutions.com and ask mike cause i think he has a t100 rear axle

854RUN · « **Reply #8 on:** Oct 16, 2007, 12:43:58 PM »

T100 axle is 60" wide, the 3rd is different, different bolt pattern and 14mm bolts. The axles are the same (30spline) as the 8" but longer. Here" a good wright up on it:

http://home.4x4wire.com/erik/diffs/#v6/turbo

91 super yoda · « **Reply #9 on:** Oct 16, 2007, 06:35:44 PM »

blue torch fab sells one. its not cheap but i think it was designed for competition crawlers.

http://bluetorchfab.com/store/product_info.php?cPath=47&products_id=179

crawlerdan · « **Reply #10 on:** Oct 16, 2007, 06:44:16 PM »

the BTF is nice, but not what i need

toybuilt · « **Reply #11 on:** Oct 17, 2007, 10:02:51 PM »

stop stalling and put some Dana 60's under that thing $Beer Chug\'n$

crawlerdan · « **Reply #12 on:** Oct 18, 2007, 06:09:25 AM »

lilbuddy · « **Reply #13 on:** Oct 18, 2007, 09:44:44 AM »

So lets see some pics of the blown up diff and that bent axle! Most importantly the blown up diff

Quote from: toybuilt on Oct 17, 2007, 10:02:51 PM

stop stalling and put some Dana 60's under that thing $Beer Chug\'n$

I agree

TacoRunner · « **Reply #14 on:** Oct 18, 2007, 10:41:42 AM »

The T-100 diff is about 65"s wide and use's what everyone calls the 8.4 or 8.25" diff. Yes Mike at ORS does run one under his giant Toy.

crawlerdan · « **Reply #15 on:** Oct 18, 2007, 04:26:12 PM »

Quote from: LILBUDDY on Oct 18, 2007, 09:44:44 AM

So lets see some pics of the blown up diff and that bent axle! Most importantly the blown up diff

I agree

you cannot see the bend, only i can...and maybe toybuilt...its an alignment tech eye

but heres the diff

and no 60s

crawlerdan · « **Reply #16 on:** Oct 18, 2007, 04:28:15 PM »

Quote from: crawlerdan on Oct 18, 2007, 04:26:12 PM

you cannot see the bend, only i can...and maybe toybuilt...its an alignment tech eye

but heres the diff

and no 60s

sorry its blurry

lilbuddy · « **Reply #17 on:** Oct 18, 2007, 04:30:43 PM »

Quote from: crawlerdan on Oct 18, 2007, 04:26:12 PM

you cannot see the bend, only i can...and maybe toybuilt...its an alignment tech eye

but heres the diff

and no 60s

Weak! Ive broken too many diffs that I want to upgrade to 60s but cant afford it.

crawlerdan · « **Reply #18 on:** Oct 18, 2007, 04:33:33 PM »

i cant afford, dont want, too heavy, no reason, not this rig, rig is done, cant justify it, not enough ground clearance w/37s, in the future on another rig not this one....

need more reasons?? ive built a few 1 ton/full width trucks, thats not what this truck is for

lilbuddy · « **Reply #19 on:** Oct 18, 2007, 04:35:51 PM »

Quote from: crawlerdan on Oct 18, 2007, 04:33:33 PM

i cant afford, dont want, too heavy, no reason, not this rig, rig is done, cant justify it, not enough ground clearance w/37s, in the future on another rig not this one....

need more reasons?? ive built a few 1 ton/full width trucks, thats not what this truck is for

Thats not what I was saying at all.

Said weak to the broken-ness

And said why I dont have them... off topic I yes but this is just another example for why I want new beefy stuff.

crawlerdan · « **Reply #20 on:** Oct 18, 2007, 04:38:02 PM »

Quote from: LILBUDDY on Oct 18, 2007, 04:35:51 PM

Thats not what I was saying at all.

Said weak to the broken-ness

And said why I dont have them... off topic I yes but this is just another example for why I want new beefy stuff.

i agree, but my diff will hold up just fine when i can resist playing monster truck rally at 5k rpm

lilbuddy · « **Reply #21 on:** Oct 18, 2007, 04:45:48 PM »

Quote from: crawlerdan on Oct 18, 2007, 04:38:02 PM

i agree, but my diff will hold up just fine when i can resist playing monster truck rally at 5k rpm

Thats what sucks is I cant even do that, 500RPM and it breaks

Im scared to rev it over 1500 without something breaking

Oh well for me. Good luck on your axle.

kneedownnate · « **Reply #22 on:** Oct 19, 2007, 08:37:29 AM »

Quote from: crawlerdan on Oct 12, 2007, 05:20:10 PM

so i will replace it, but what im wondering is...ive owned my runner for 5 years, and never done anything that i think should warrent a bent housing...i wheel with my gearset, not the throttle

You may not wheel it hard, but...

Quote from: crawlerdan on Oct 18, 2007, 04:38:02 PM

i agree, but my diff will hold up just fine when i can resist playing monster truck rally at 5k rpm

kneedownnate · « **Reply #23 on:** Oct 19, 2007, 08:38:46 AM »

Also, downey makes a truss like topar's kinda, but it has a notch in the center for a link or?

TacoRunner · « **Reply #24 on:** Oct 19, 2007, 08:58:07 AM »

Quote from: LILBUDDY on Oct 18, 2007, 04:45:48 PM

Thats what sucks is I cant even do that, 500RPM and it breaks

Im scared to rev it over 1500 without something breaking

Oh well for me. Good luck on your axle.

Thats cause you always by lame

. Try buying from Marlin.

TacoRunner · « **Reply #25 on:** Oct 19, 2007, 08:58:54 AM »

kneedownnate I love your avatar

TacoRunner · « **Reply #26 on:** Oct 19, 2007, 09:06:16 AM »

CrawlerDan if your sh t keeps bending, which toy housings are known todo go with a Diamond, I know it $800. But you can have it built to stock width and minimize cost. And never have to worry about it again.

crawlerdan · « **Reply #27 on:** Oct 19, 2007, 09:09:03 AM »

thanks for pointing that out nate

i know a diamond is the answer, but its not in my pocket book to do so now, so i have another plan...ill show ya later ;D

TacoRunner · « **Reply #28 on:** Oct 19, 2007, 09:23:20 AM »

Oh tell us now, dont make us wait. come on..... please

crawlerdan · « **Reply #29 on:** Oct 19, 2007, 09:31:57 AM »

well i tried to draw a pic...but i suck

so i will be doing a truss over the top, u bolt eliminator kit, larger wider perches that spread load over more space, and will half tube the lower axle tube with 1/4 wall 3 inch tube where it typically bends

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