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Gittinit · « **Reply #1470 on:** Jun 01, 2007, 05:36:53 AM »

Here is what I did. I cut an opening for the fror center section to fit into and notched the ends, and welded it all up solid. Just an Idea for ya!

MiniSimp · « **Reply #1471 on:** Jun 05, 2007, 04:21:59 PM »

Tearing apart..... $I\'m Down$

MiniSimp · « **Reply #1472 on:** Jun 05, 2007, 04:23:42 PM »

My cool transmission jack

skipnrocks · « **Reply #1473 on:** Jun 06, 2007, 11:47:45 AM »

was that crack caused at from the torque of twisting your d-shaft? THat s pretty impressive, the close up looks like 1/2in material.... I dont know but that is quite possably the most imaginative way to run a strap for a tranny support!!

LOL

MiniSimp · « **Reply #1474 on:** Jun 06, 2007, 11:52:54 AM »

According to Brian at FROR it was from my entire drivetrain moving forward and backward. I was at a 45 degree angle when I broke, so I'm guessing my drivetrain was moving backward toward earth and it snapped it. The material is 3/8"

skipnrocks · « **Reply #1475 on:** Jun 06, 2007, 11:56:32 AM »

LOL time for some beefier mounts for the dtrain huh... LOL any ideas?

MiniSimp · « **Reply #1476 on:** Jun 06, 2007, 11:58:37 AM »

Quote from: skipnrocks on Jun 06, 2007, 11:56:32 AM

LOL any ideas?

More metal.

MiniSimp · « **Reply #1477 on:** Jun 07, 2007, 01:14:42 PM »

MiniSimp · « **Reply #1478 on:** Jun 07, 2007, 01:17:34 PM »

Not welded up yet...what do you guys think?

skipnrocks · « **Reply #1479 on:** Jun 07, 2007, 01:29:41 PM »

Should add alot of strength....

Wermz84 · « **Reply #1480 on:** Jun 07, 2007, 01:52:28 PM »

I like it. will there be any clearance issues putting everything back together?

Wermz84 · « **Reply #1481 on:** Jun 07, 2007, 02:14:46 PM »

Quote from: Duffil on Jun 07, 2007, 02:11:41 PM

You'll find out next trip!

So true. poor Mini. $I\'m Down$

MiniSimp · « **Reply #1482 on:** Jun 07, 2007, 02:19:01 PM »

Hey! F all you guys!!!!

You'll be there to help a brother out right?

Duffil · « **Reply #1483 on:** Jun 07, 2007, 02:29:06 PM »

Quote from: MiniSimp on Jun 07, 2007, 02:19:01 PM

Hey! F all you guys!!!!

You'll be there to help a brother out again right?

yeah...this time I'll bring my PG&E tow strap...

MiniSimp · « **Reply #1484 on:** Jun 07, 2007, 02:30:55 PM »

Quote from: Duffil on Jun 07, 2007, 02:29:06 PM

yeah...this time I'll bring my PG&E tow strap...

I'll just bring a spare!

skipnrocks · « **Reply #1485 on:** Jun 07, 2007, 05:41:24 PM »

Quote from: BLACKDOG on Jun 07, 2007, 04:32:05 PM

Looks like it'll work to me

Looks like it will be good to me too, maybe you should cary that plating onto the tubing a bit, just so you dont have a weak spot on either side where the tubing joins to the existing t-case bracket. just a thought, after all its only as strong as its weakest spot...

*** YELLER *** · « **Reply #1486 on:** Jun 07, 2007, 06:33:10 PM »

I like it ...........

But I think you should connect the new metal to the tube also

for added strength . If you saw how much it flexed at squeeze rock you would agree just go from bottom to about 4" onto the tube and it should hold just fine

skipnrocks · « **Reply #1487 on:** Jun 07, 2007, 06:35:04 PM »

Quote from: oldyellercj on Jun 07, 2007, 06:33:10 PM

I like it ...........

But I think you should connect the new metal to the tube also for added strength . If you saw how much it flexed at squeeze rock you would agree just go from bottom to about 4" onto the tube and it should hold just fine

I knew we thought alike, and it kinda scares me!!!

LOL and you know when we both think its a good idea then its a darn good idea!!

Shamb · « **Reply #1488 on:** Jun 08, 2007, 08:25:51 PM »

Looks good,

personally I like Gittinit's idea better... seems more simple and will add alot more strength. With your idea your just adding more metal and welds (which is sometimes the cure!)

But i'd go w/ Gittinit's for simplicity.

Just my

wtf do I know!

MiniSimp · « **Reply #1489 on:** Jun 11, 2007, 01:57:41 PM »

Quote from: Shamb on Jun 08, 2007, 08:25:51 PM

personally I like Gittinit's idea better...

I am going somewhat in that direction....i'll figure out more as I do it.

MiniSimp · « **Reply #1490 on:** Jun 11, 2007, 01:59:47 PM »

Duffil · « **Reply #1491 on:** Jun 11, 2007, 02:11:55 PM »

gotta love that .065 wall stock tube.

BigMike · « **Reply #1492 on:** Jun 11, 2007, 02:19:23 PM »

I think your ratchet strap drivetrain mount will be stronger than your crossmember repairs

MiniSimp · « **Reply #1493 on:** Jun 11, 2007, 02:25:47 PM »

Quote from: BigMike on Jun 11, 2007, 02:19:23 PM

I think your ratchet strap drivetrain mount will be stronger than your crossmember repairs

Probably, the strap is rated 30,000lbs.

toy4x4ota · « **Reply #1494 on:** Jun 11, 2007, 10:57:54 PM »

i thought that using a cherry picker was good idea for holding the tranny but now you just put me to shame

MiniSimp · « **Reply #1495 on:** Jun 13, 2007, 11:19:38 AM »

Just ordered some new

from LCE

Wermz84 · « **Reply #1496 on:** Jun 13, 2007, 11:23:59 AM »

Nice. what did they run you total after tax and shipping?

phi564 · « **Reply #1497 on:** Jun 13, 2007, 11:44:03 AM »

saw your rig in the latest CRAWL mag today, pretty sick

MiniSimp · « **Reply #1498 on:** Jun 13, 2007, 11:45:33 AM »

Quote from: phi564 on Jun 13, 2007, 11:44:03 AM

saw your rig in the latest CRAWL mag today, pretty sick

Really? Gonna have to check that out...

snowshoebrue · « **Reply #1499 on:** Jun 13, 2007, 03:03:28 PM »

which crawl magazine? i have the may/june and i didn't see it. there is one that looks like yours in the hollister hills pages. you have never run tsl's have you?

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