The Patrol - Phase II

[redcagepatrol]

made a few cuts on the frame last night after cleaning the garage up a little more. Hopefully tonight I'll have the rear frame cut off.

We both received some annual bonus money + tax return so looks like I might be able to buy a few things now...

Busa - you were right - those Ballistic Fab bearing retainer plates are the same diameter as the bearing. Must be missing something, or they are just wrong...

[redcagepatrol]

cut the back frame off, weighed in at about 120 pounds. Spare tire was 100 pounds.

I'll post some pics tomorrow or so. Need to order parts.

[robertf03]

have you had it on a scale before?

[eight]

It may not look good anymore, but it's still survived better than the other 2 rigs in the top pictures. What happened with Greg's toyota?

[redcagepatrol]

Yes - It's been on a scale, probably posted in my old build thread. It was 3600#'s trail ready (gas, tools, spares, etc...)

Kolpecky - wrong thread... But Gregs Toyota was crushed, all good parts removed.

[AggieTJ2007]

what did you use for the orginal uppers

[redcagepatrol]

some schedule 40 pipe... I'll probably keep them after I put them in the press to straighten.

The ends are RE Johnny Joints

[redcagepatrol]

Moser, Currie, or somebody else for the shafts? Any opinions?

[Graystroke]

http://www.rovertracks.com/
you may call this guy. he seems reasonable on prices. i know he does a 9" hybrid axle so could probably get any axles you wanted.

[Busa]

Scott call Dutchman and talk to them.

[redcagepatrol]

I just have a hard time with their material and "stronger than stock" claim. I also don't see any warrentys posted etc... I'd rather pay a little more for some type of warrenty and a better material.

[redcagepatrol]

I like this idea...
"In addition, Moser Engineering, Inc. will replace their 33, 35, & 40 spline axles for a period of ten (10) years after the original date of purchase if broken at the splined end due to excessive horsepower. However, 33 spline axles that were broken due to excessive horsepower will be replaced at the sole option of Moser Engineering, Inc., with 35 spline axles. In the event that 35 spline axles are broken due to excessive horsepower within ten (10) years of purchase, they will be replaced at the sole option of Moser Engineering, Inc., with 40 spline axles. If 40 spline axles are broken due to excessive horsepower, they will be replaced at the sole option of Moser Engineering, Inc with another set of 40 spline axles, free of charge."

[Doug Krebs]

I like this idea...
"In addition, Moser Engineering, Inc. will replace their 33, 35, & 40 spline axles for a period of ten (10) years after the original date of purchase if broken at the splined end due to excessive horsepower. However, 33 spline axles that were broken due to excessive horsepower will be replaced at the sole option of Moser Engineering, Inc., with 35 spline axles. In the event that 35 spline axles are broken due to excessive horsepower within ten (10) years of purchase, they will be replaced at the sole option of Moser Engineering, Inc., with 40 spline axles. If 40 spline axles are broken due to excessive horsepower, they will be replaced at the sole option of Moser Engineering, Inc with another set of 40 spline axles, free of charge."

except that you have to get a different carrier each time?

[redcagepatrol]

at least you have new shafts...

[Fredo]

I read that as saying "excessive horsepower", not excessive gear reduction/tire size.