SOA My 75

[Plageman]

Oh and how do i extend my handbrake cable can i get an extended one or need to get it lengthened??

With the tailshaft if it wont fit then what is the process to get it lengthened and more slip??

Sorry guys 21 questions.....

[sprungupcruiser]

The SR helps approach angle but it is also supposed improve the way that the suspension cycles. I welded the old breather hole up and tapped a new hole on top of the diff pumpkin.

[TWISTY]

First off i am having a major issue removing the steering arm it just doesnt want to come off ive tried everything, heating it, bashing it and swearing at it but not budging what can i bloody do????

Hitting the steering arm with two hammers at the same time (on opposite sides of the tie rod pin) should pop it straight off. Works for me every time.

[Z()LTAN]

Stock hand brake cable will be fine, just remove the cable from the middle mount.

After bracing the rear diff you are going to have to get the pivot point for the rear hand brake a little offset to the top so it can get past the brace.

Stock rear drive shaft will be fine

Front you can make a square driveshaft or get a 10" slip joint from Locktup4x4

I did a SR, it performs well but i had never driven it without so i cant pass judgement.

[Plageman]

Small Update!!

Still waiting for parts to arrive and my front hub rebuild kit... but still out there doing some stuff,

-painted up the box im using under my tray no photos though

Ran by bunnings and brought some flexi hose to extend dif breathers...




anyway the action starts when the parts get here so stay tuned...

[Plageman]

Whats the best material used as a diff protector??

eg what thickness steel??

[Z()LTAN]

protector? as in crown wheel protector or a brace along the top?

6mm will be fine.

Perhaps have a look at what Locktup 4x4 have to offer they have some great weld on kits.

[Plageman]

yeah i meant as in crown wheel protector..

you think it would be more wise to buy one??

[Z()LTAN]

Anything can be made with enough time.

Give chris a call at locktup 4x4 and see what u think.

[91Mav]

As for the shackle reversal, solid axle Hilux front shafts have a longer slip joint as they come standard with a SR so I would get one and have it modded to suit. It will be cheaper than getting a long slip joint and having a shaft made to suit.

The standard SOA will give you more height and potential for flex but my next SOA will include a SR with frenched shackle hangers.

[91Mav]

I'd make my own diff protector too. There's some decent off the shelf stuff around if you can't be bothered spending an hour making one. Have a look about halfway down the page on this http://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wagon ... j68-7.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;. I think 3/8 is pretty excessive unless you like ramming boulders at 100 clicks. Like Zoltan said, 6mm should be plenty. I would also be looking to shave my diff while it's out.

[Plageman]

So there is no way I can use the 89 model hilux drive shaft ??
Is it worth getting it modified to suit my 75. Cos I think it would be a good length!!

[Z()LTAN]

If the slip yoke is longer then yes. But if its too short they will cut the whole tube off to make a new one.

[Plageman]

Are you able to tell from this picture or not?

How much do ya think it will cost to be motified?

Wish it would just fit straight in and if needed add a spacer

[Z()LTAN]

im sorry dude but if money is tight perhaps a SOA on a car that is registered is not a good idea.

It takes a bit of dosh to make it work right and be safe.

[Plageman]

It's alright cos it's not a daily driver so I'll just take my time spend a bit and get it right.

Not trying to scab by just trying to find out If things would work or not before I lash out, any way hope parts get here soon...

[Z()LTAN]

Fair enough mate sounds good. Get to work then!

[Plageman]

Alright, so its been a LOOOOONNGGG time since my last update and i apologise, but i have had a ruff last month, i lost my dad 2 weeks ago and had a hard time doing any of the SOA, so i got stuck into it again 2 days ago and have some pics from the progress i did a bit more work than photo taking so there is not one for each step but you will be able to read between the lines...

the parts arrived..





Leafs re adjusted and in the ute with olde shackles in, awaiting diff..





Box i made under my tray while i had some spare time..







Getting measure ments right



Tractor hoisted up ute





Diff in and looking alright





Sorry bought the shit quality photos

In process doing.....

-cleaning hub parts

To do...

- Re build hubs
- Extended Brake lines
- Brakes along Diff
- Diff Breathers extended
- Steering Arms

Start on Rear Diff

Cheers guys

[Plageman]

i just realised that those photos are completely SHIT!! sorry guys ill take some more next session...

[yaufent]

I will be putting a LS1 into my 80 and was going to use the marks adapters kit. Why is it unsatisfactory and why does the transmission have to move forward? I thought the bellhousing adapters moved the motor forward???

[Plageman]

Found another photo of side on weight of ute on Diff thats how the leafs sit. pretty happy may need to add a leaf underneath to make sre no Wrap

[91Mav]

Sorry to hear about ya old man, mate.

The build's coming along nicely. Good work.

[Z()LTAN]

Sux to hear about your dad mate. My condolences.

Ute is looking good!

Ps; your shackles are upside down :-(

[Plageman]

Thanks guys.

Oh yeah they are up side down it's hard to know which way those shackles go in.
Are they even good to use or should I make diff ones.

How are the new axles Tom?? On yet?

My brother is looking for lockers for his GQ patrol it's got a 6.0 in it and has plenty power
It's got 35" treps an they hold up great For the 4wd he does but we went out the other day and
He just failed in this water hole he reckons if he had some lockers it would of helped. I reckon 37" tyers
Would have helped. What kind of lockers do you think. He detroit may be a little to dear And was looking for a
Different option than air lock

Heres a video a guy took there I had to bloody nearly go swimmin to hook the strap. Lol


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[Plageman]

Well started putting hubs back together today, few pics

getting excited its getting close.

Races in i wish those knuckles were shinnyer!!



few bits and peices


My mate chippin in



More parts



and back together



any way back to my nachos

[Z()LTAN]

Bit late now but you should have cut your backing plates off or got tge eliminator kit from locktup.

The knuckle balls can be chromed bling or black.

Chrome balls FTW

[Plageman]

oh really? shit

why cut the backing plate??

any way wheels on and seems to be looking god except the studpid drag link end is too long and hits my tyre. see pic below



now i thought of three ways to fix it 2 im not sure will work

a) get bigger off set ie spacers (cost $$ more)

b) change link end to like a tie rod end not sure that would work

c) run the drag link into the tie rod like the old way (would this work, would steering be harder ??) pic below to explain



any way got some more pics of a bit of flex and also starting on back diff..

i dont look happy but believe me i am hahah









and shes out





cheers

[Z()LTAN]

Removal of the backing plate lets mud fall out of the brakes instead of getting stuck in there. Also when running big offset the backing plate is exposed to rock colision.

Isnt that rod end supposed to be in the pitman arm?

You may want to look at getting some decent steering rods too. They all have 80s rod ends so stronger and smaller.

[sprungupcruiser]

I have my drag link going into the tie rod end the same way as it was from the factory and I'd say that is your best bet mate, looking good though! Did you have to change your pinion angle much or not worry to much because you have the HP front diff?

[Plageman]

it may need to go into the pitman arm but thats how it was. unless the doosh before me put it in backwards.

and wouldnt make a difference though i still have dilema of it hitting the other end in the pitman arm is longer again.

shit should have did that with the plate. can always do it any time though no doubt those hubs will be coming apart again. my CV wasnt looking happy any way so will replace that soon.