Matts 85runna Build

[THK Matt]

no this is a whole different package. its more of an upgrade than a replacement.. if that makes sense.

is it not on the site yet? so i want to upgrade.... it comes with bearings.. i want the upgraded ones though.

[-Matt-]

no its not on the site yet, in fact from what i understood hes still in the patent process. i believe that the new bearings aren't built out of stronger material but they have a bigger center now so that there are more smaller roller bearings instead of less big ones, so overall there's more surface area being supported. but since the bearings are different you have to get the new bottom part on the knuckle to fit the new bearings. same with the top on the steering arms..but that involves that  center stud to be pressed out and the new bigger redesigned one to be pressed in.

[THK Matt]

oh gotcha. nevermind.... glad you got setup though!

[Doof]

you need new steering arms unless you have the marlin ones. we did a quick eyeball check and my marlin arms will work with the kit, but the kit that matt has wont because the part that drops down into the trunion is to small in the arm to work with the new stud.... but when the kit comes out i might buy it if i happen to have money next summer and test it out... but good for sure with this new kit

[THK Matt]

the arms i got? or clown man?

[46&2]

no its not on the site yet, in fact from what i understood hes still in the patent process. i believe that the new bearings aren't built out of stronger material but they have a bigger center now so that there are more smaller roller bearings instead of less big ones, so overall there's more surface area being supported. but since the bearings are different you have to get the new bottom part on the knuckle to fit the new bearings. same with the top on the steering arms..but that involves that  center stud to be pressed out and the new bigger redesigned one to be pressed in.

Yeah Marlin needs to make sure jerk-co doesnt try and rob his ideas. That was badass you won that man, looks like a sick kit. I was super jealous

[Thomas P]

Dayumm, congrats on the prize! Imma need to get that kit ASAP, since my wheels are so offset plus my new widening kit, and also 1.5" wheel spacers = lots of leverage on my trunions.

[-Matt-]

you need new steering arms unless you have the marlin ones. we did a quick eyeball check and my marlin arms will work with the kit, but the kit that matt has wont because the part that drops down into the trunion is to small in the arm to work with the new stud.... but when the kit comes out i might buy it if i happen to have money next summer and test it out... but good for sure with this new kit

mine will work fine i just need to get the holes machined larger, should only take an hour for a machine shop to have them rimed larger and the new part pressed in

[-Matt-]

Dayumm, congrats on the prize! Imma need to get that kit ASAP, since my wheels are so offset plus my new widening kit, and also 1.5" wheel spacers = lots of leverage on my trunions.

damn, well this kit will definitely help out lots of people in your situation.

[Doof]

mine will work fine i just need to get the holes machined larger, should only take an hour for a machine shop to have them rimed larger and the new part pressed in

i know itll work... i was just explaining to hoe that for the marlin arms you dont need machining, but for the other competitors arms you do

[-Matt-]

o got ya, it just sounded like you were saying it cant be done unless you have the mc arms

[THK Matt]

i know itll work... i was just explaining to hoe that for the marlin arms you dont need machining, but for the other competitors arms you do

oh okay. so if i wanted the 25mm... im set.. since i got the MC SAS?

[-Matt-]

yup, but you mayyyy have to still get that stud portion pressed out and the new one pressed in. unless you can just hammer it out, but im not sure since i haven't done it yet.

[Goose]

yup, but you mayyyy have to still get that stud portion pressed out and the new one pressed in. unless you can just hammer it out, but im not sure since i haven't done it yet.

Hey lemme know if you cant get it pressed in, i got a nice 40 ton press..
sorry i missed you on the con, where the hell were you?

[-Matt-]

thats good to know thanks buddy and i have no idea where were you i saw scott a whole bunch

[Goose]

i am scott... 


we were camped right below the wall on the slabs...
I saw LB, Jud and AJ but somehow missed your tree huggin ass 

[-Matt-]

whoops sorry scott i meant kyle, i know you name just wasn't fully thinking im not that much of a dumb ass, haha ya you missed me i was a total gypsy bare foot and dirty as hell are you gonna go to the con with us in a month

[OOPS]

the one he gave me was from an ifs setup that has very little angle. the guy who's gonna do my driveline (professional) says that he doesn't think thats going to work and that i need to find the stock straight axle one since it has more clearance to begin with. he said he can only clearance the ifs one to about 21*.

Tell your driveline guy by following the instructions that Duffil posted I got almost 40 degrees out of an IFS CV. I am running them on both of my drivelines, have been for about five years with no problems.

Congrats on the awesome prize!!!!

[THK Matt]

yup, but you mayyyy have to still get that stud portion pressed out and the new one pressed in. unless you can just hammer it out, but im not sure since i haven't done it yet.

let me know how easy that goes for you.
im curious... cause when i go to 37-39.5s ill do that.

[jonathan82toy]

They will press out easy, I have been running the bigger bearings for a while now     and the     Bearing Caps I have only had a few weeks... I love them 

[THK Matt]

They will press out easy, I have been running the bigger bearings for a while now     and the     Bearing Caps I have only had a few weeks... I love them 

Woot Woot.
I know i already i asked Clown.... but how you get the 25mm bearing already... they come in the knuckle rebuilds?

[jonathan82toy]

I get to test things...        

[THK Matt]

I get to test things...       

OH! your Jon from MC, im matthew hawks, i called yesterday.
i think it was you i talked to.

do you know if my SAS, Knuckle Pull Scale, Snap Ring Pliers and "10 Sticker was sent out today?
i havent gotten an email

[-Matt-]

They will press out easy, I have been running the bigger bearings for a while now     and the     Bearing Caps I have only had a few weeks... I love them 

that's awesome did they tighten up your knuckles quit a bit? because im hoping it will get rid of my death wobble without having to shim my axle so its perfectly level again.

[jonathan82toy]

It feels more firm, if that makes sense?

[-Matt-]

sweet well i hope it takes it will also fix that

[Doof]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUU8FZc9bjU

kid from class

[Hyena]

he is the one that broke a rear axle at the round-up on the wall saturday night.  he was in another truck though.

[-Matt-]

he broke a rear shaft? i didnt know that ill have to ask him about that tomorrow at school

[Jud]

he broke a rear shaft? i didnt know that ill have to ask him about that tomorrow at school

Yea he broke the rear end of his 3rd gen then wa tryin the wall in his DD Runner.