Stellaghost Posted July 3, 2021 Author Share Posted July 3, 2021 58 minutes ago, landroversforever said: Lovely work as always Stephen! Is that new outer as thick as the old one? Yes it is regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted July 6, 2021 Author Share Posted July 6, 2021 Front axle case welded up just need it to cool remove it from the jig blend it and rebuild it to make sure all turning with no tight spots Pieced together Root welded Then fully welded regards Stephen 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbekko Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 You can probably hang an elephant or two off that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 I love this thread 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 That’s awesome Stephen top work! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted July 6, 2021 Author Share Posted July 6, 2021 Blended regards Stephen 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted July 6, 2021 Author Share Posted July 6, 2021 Built up and everything turning fine, pleased about that as much more fabrication and welding on this axle compared to the rear one Next question, anyone got a spare back hidden away, mine is not a happy bunny regards Stephen 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wytze Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 Just build a new back, and get to work again😋 You must be very pleased with that front axle. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted July 6, 2021 Author Share Posted July 6, 2021 6 minutes ago, Wytze said: 😋 You must be very pleased with that front axle. Yes thank you I am, but after all, aren't we all very pleased when plans and graft come to fruition lol regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger110 Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 Top stuff Stephen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wytze Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 1 hour ago, Stellaghost said: Yes thank you I am, but after all, aren't we all very pleased when plans and graft come to fruition lol regards Stephen Yep, i know the feelling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbekko Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 1 hour ago, Stellaghost said: Yes thank you I am, but after all, aren't we all very pleased when plans and graft come to fruition lol regards Stephen Yes, but your plans seem to actually be successful, unlike mine which are usually ambitious but a bit rubbish 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted July 6, 2021 Author Share Posted July 6, 2021 5 minutes ago, elbekko said: Yes, but your plans seem to actually be successful I hope it turns out a bit more than seem, otherwise I will be forum plonker of the year lol regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 What’s up with the rear one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted July 6, 2021 Author Share Posted July 6, 2021 1 minute ago, landroversforever said: What’s up with the rear one? Eh........... That ones done and dusted bonny lad, were you asleep lol regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 22 minutes ago, Stellaghost said: Eh........... That ones done and dusted bonny lad, were you asleep lol regards Stephen Ohhh just twigged you meant your back! Not the back axle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 Is it paint and fit now !?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted July 6, 2021 Author Share Posted July 6, 2021 1 hour ago, Anderzander said: Is it paint and fit now !?! Patience my friend. What about spring, suspension and shocker mounts also bump stop and pan hard rod plus I need to fabricate radius arms or single link set up So a wee bit before I can paint lol regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 Oh yes … I was carried away there 😆 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted July 6, 2021 Author Share Posted July 6, 2021 3 minutes ago, Anderzander said: Oh yes … I was carried away there 😆 That thought had crossed my mind lol regards Stephen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted July 7, 2021 Author Share Posted July 7, 2021 Axle stripped back down this morning and back on bench for fabbing and fitting the the other stuff Short side put on a diet before I add weight Taken apart for washing and fitting new extended splines half shaft regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted July 7, 2021 Author Share Posted July 7, 2021 That's the long side apart as well both going in high temp wash this weekend regards Stephen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 I don't know where you get the time.... What engine is in the lightweight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 I just can’t get over how massive everything is. what do they say? That’ll still be here when just the cockroaches are left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted July 7, 2021 Author Share Posted July 7, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Bowie69 said: I don't know where you get the time.... What engine is in the lightweight? I work shifts, sleep carp on nights so in garage through the day, back shift I'm away at 14:00 but in the garage from around 07:30. When my good lady away competing with dogs I will be in the garage 12/15 hrs per day 200 tdi in lightweight with no engine mods as yet regards Stephen Edited July 7, 2021 by Stellaghost 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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