Stellaghost Posted July 1, 2020 Author Share Posted July 1, 2020 46 minutes ago, Bowie69 said: That's quite comical, if you don't mind me saying... Don't mind at all I will straighten it up at some point and see if it works regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLineMike Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 On 6/28/2020 at 3:20 PM, FridgeFreezer said: Reason for fitting it was (I was told) the D2 box doesn't have a weak spot in the sector shaft like the regular 4-bolt etc... touch wood it's been incredibly reliable, was fitted new/recon in 2006/7 and still going strong with zero leaks. The D2 box is a unique bolt pattern on the chassis though (unlike the stock coiler 3/4/6 bolt boxes), and I've seen a lot of people use P38 boxes mounted outside the chassis rail as another option, but no experience of those. d2 boxes have a much larger sector shaft than a normal 4 bolt box, However the worm inside the box is very soft & easy to flat spot / punch through, i found this out after bursting 4 steering boxs with an average life span of 20 miles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted July 1, 2020 Author Share Posted July 1, 2020 Trailing arm, spring mounts and bump stop all tacked into position should probably fit diff, halfshafts etc to see if it all still goes together after the cut and shut regards Stephen 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted July 2, 2020 Author Share Posted July 2, 2020 How much of a pain are these diffs to go in never mind the weight if I ever post again with another unimog portal project someone kindly shoot me however diff in and angle looks not too bad regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MECCANO Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 You'll give HFH a run for his money. Loving this build! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbekko Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 Reminds me of this guy: https://ck5.com/forums/threads/72-k5-gregs-might-as-well™-build-iso-benchtop-metal-lathe.224462/ He went with custom axles and just reused the Mog portal boxes if I remember correctly. Probably a whole lot lighter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted July 2, 2020 Author Share Posted July 2, 2020 Axle built up to see if all still fits and turns YAAAY it turns and no tight spots happy happy happy regards Stephen 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 They're so lightweight and portable! At least the truck won't fall over weight in the right place isn't too bad, I'd rather have 200kg extra in the axles than a pointless suspension/body lift and a load of tat on the roof rack for appearance. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 On 7/2/2020 at 1:34 PM, elbekko said: Reminds me of this guy: https://ck5.com/forums/threads/72-k5-gregs-might-as-well™-build-iso-benchtop-metal-lathe.224462/ He went with custom axles and just reused the Mog portal boxes if I remember correctly. Probably a whole lot lighter Still follow that thread after you put me onto it Ben! Even pinned to my browser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbekko Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 I should read up on it, it's been ages since I was following along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 2 minutes ago, elbekko said: I should read up on it, it's been ages since I was following along. Did you see him move to Texas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 I followed that for a few years and then lost track of it. I’d forgotten about it until you shared the link here. Is it nearly done yet !? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbekko Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 5 hours ago, landroversforever said: Did you see him move to Texas? Yeah, that's about when I stopped following. 3 hours ago, Anderzander said: I followed that for a few years and then lost track of it. I’d forgotten about it until you shared the link here. Is it nearly done yet !? About as done as Ross' 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted July 4, 2020 Author Share Posted July 4, 2020 Started making tapered boss for a frame joint done now but will spend a bit of time later lapping it in with grinding paste regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted July 10, 2020 Author Share Posted July 10, 2020 On 7/1/2020 at 2:01 PM, Stellaghost said: Don't mind at all I will straighten it up at some point and see if it works regards Stephen Its alive battered and bruised but charging along happily regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 Oops ! 🤣 Great work all round Stephen, very impressive ! Mo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MECCANO Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 Any updates? 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted August 5, 2020 Author Share Posted August 5, 2020 3 hours ago, MECCANO said: Any updates? 😁 Not at the moment on rebuilding my 8274 as needed it and it didn't want to play back with axles very soon regards Stephen 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted August 12, 2020 Author Share Posted August 12, 2020 Stripped a surplus a frame joint holder down can anyone tell me if the likes of G Lewis A frame joints are generally stronger than others? Will be making the rest of the A frame as it will be longer than stock or that's my thoughts at the moment regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 I like Gwyn’s as they’re adjustable and greasable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted August 12, 2020 Author Share Posted August 12, 2020 (edited) Thank God for roof joists complete axle lifted back on table for welding and bracketry for shockers and A frame mounting Edited August 12, 2020 by Stellaghost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 Wow - they are a chunky thing aren’t they 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted August 12, 2020 Author Share Posted August 12, 2020 2 minutes ago, Anderzander said: Wow - they are a chunky thing aren’t they 😊 Yes about 250kg without wheels and tyres finger nippin charger squashing good regards Stephen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 1 hour ago, landroversforever said: I like Gwyn’s as they’re adjustable and greasable. I had one - not sure on comparative strength, they seem to be sold under having a great range of movement and the grease point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted August 13, 2020 Author Share Posted August 13, 2020 (edited) So started the A frame mount one piece of 10mm plate cut to shape then folded with press took about 22 tons of pressure Then shaped to fit axle Used a hole saw to make hole for tapered boss Turned boss down and then press fitted into hole Boss and corner welded up and then tacked onto position regards Stephen Edited August 13, 2020 by Stellaghost Add photos 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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