Wytze Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 43 minutes ago, Stellaghost said: Lifting operations today Front axle out at the moment wheels fitted for standing, front and back views Jerry can for perspective Close up of wheel rim mods now fitted, hub nut just in view on last picture total width is 76" and lightweight with coiled axles sits at 71" so 21/2" extra width to accommodate with mud guards, I'm really quite happy with that because it's not going to look stupid wide Now to lift the rear axle back in for pneumatic cylinder fitting and A frame modifications regards Stephen Very ,very nice indeed Stephen.. The rim's look factory to.. Great! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Stellaghost Posted May 3, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 3, 2022 Rear axle in position ready to be worked on, but not today nightshift tonight so need a bit of shut-eye regards Stephen 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 My goodness they look amazing. Must be so satisfying craning those out - where not only have you hand fabricated so much of them - but where they look like a factory produced item. Outstanding. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted May 3, 2022 Author Share Posted May 3, 2022 3 minutes ago, Anderzander said: My goodness they look amazing. Must be so satisfying craning those out - where not only have you hand fabricated so much of them - but where they look like a factory produced item. Outstanding. Thank you, you are too kind However I must admit I had a right big smile on my face this morning Honestly, they will never be as good as factory, but I'm happy with them and that's what counts at the moment, but it is very nice of you and others to say they have a factory finished look about them Regards Stephen 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CwazyWabbit Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 But you're lousy at getting sleep before your night shift 😉 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 Really very, very nice, the stainless(?) cap heads really set them off very nicely. Perhaps when they are full of mud you may curse them, but perhaps they will be fine So tidy..... very nice work indeed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted May 3, 2022 Author Share Posted May 3, 2022 7 minutes ago, CwazyWabbit said: But you're lousy at getting sleep before your night shift 😉 Very true but I have to at least make a half hearted attempt lol Regards Stephen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD5toV8110 Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 Wait a minute.... You have a job as well as doing this? Double all the impressiveness. 😇 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted May 3, 2022 Author Share Posted May 3, 2022 1 hour ago, TD5toV8110 said: Wait a minute.... You have a job as well as doing this? Double all the impressiveness. 😇 Yep sure do, need the job to fund my hobby and tool addiction Although I plan to retire within a couple of years regards Stephen 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MECCANO Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 Yes , retire so you can build axles full time... Can you do mine first? 😄 I can feel myself turning green with envy. If i had half your skills i would be a happy man. Now i Just need to convince the wife mog axles are a sound investment. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted May 6, 2022 Author Share Posted May 6, 2022 On 5/3/2022 at 3:56 PM, Bowie69 said: stainless(?) Forgot to answer this, yes, stainless regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve b Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 The jerry can under the axle does indeed show perspective . Absolutely brilliant work Stephen and on the home straight now . By the time the chicks have fledged you'll be ready to chuck 'em under Steve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted May 6, 2022 Author Share Posted May 6, 2022 On 12/17/2018 at 3:50 PM, steve b said: You're getting on well with it too , soon be time for the first outing (video'd ) cheers Steve b @steve b remember this, seems like a long time ago now regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted May 6, 2022 Author Share Posted May 6, 2022 Finally managed to get a decent spare tyre A part worn Comforter cf3000 37 13.5 r20 no idea what they are like but as long as it gets me home it will be champion fitted, looks good for height regards Stephen 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted May 6, 2022 Author Share Posted May 6, 2022 Just to add with built axles Thought I'd made a massive mistake because wheels are canted outwards at the top but after consulting Google it would seem that mog axles are cambered ( phew) Lightweight body is no where near as heavy so undecided as yet whether to leave them as they are or machine the camber out What do you guys think, will it give me any issues ?? Regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve b Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 46 minutes ago, Stellaghost said: @steve b remember this, seems like a long time ago now regards Stephen not that long ago , probably only a 1/4 , or maybe a 1/3 of a Ross ( in the best possible taste of course ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wytze Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 28 minutes ago, Stellaghost said: Just to add with built axles Thought I'd made a massive mistake because wheels are canted outwards at the top but after consulting Google it would seem that mog axles are cambered ( phew) Lightweight body is no where near as heavy so undecided as yet whether to leave them as they are or machine the camber out What do you guys think, will it give me any issues ?? Regards Stephen I think, off road it will be no problem at negative camber.. Hookin it round a round about will not be it's thing, just go straight over it😁 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous doug Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 59 minutes ago, Stellaghost said: Just to add with built axles Thought I'd made a massive mistake because wheels are canted outwards at the top but after consulting Google it would seem that mog axles are cambered ( phew) Lightweight body is no where near as heavy so undecided as yet whether to leave them as they are or machine the camber out What do you guys think, will it give me any issues ?? Regards Stephen Search for “mog9 build” and there is a guy who’s machined a spacer to take that camber out 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CwazyWabbit Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 You want this page I believe https://www.pirate4x4.com/threads/mog-9-build-thread-pics.845598/page-13 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddy Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 Personally I’d say it will help with steering off road your getting extra pressure on the outside of the wheel when turning out of ruts and changing direction on soft surfaces. Mogs are extremely good at this type of operation. or just put some washers behind the wheel on the bottom two studs 🙈 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 2 hours ago, Wytze said: I think, off road it will be no problem at negative camber.. Hookin it round a round about will not be it's thing, just go straight over it😁 Top of tyre out is positive camber. The boy racers with top in is negative camber. Mike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CwazyWabbit Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 This post has a picture of the tapered shim https://www.pirate4x4.com/threads/mog-9-build-thread-pics.845598/page-15#post-20514090 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 Honestly it might all be a bit overkill... you could have 20 deg negative camber and not notice it on 40" boggers in a series Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wytze Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 3 hours ago, miketomcat said: Top of tyre out is positive camber. The boy racers with top in is negative camber. Mike Woops😬 Yes😁😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 I'd say leave it - the Volvo fronts are the same I think, an they've never given trouble. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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