alan kemp Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 I am really wanting to buy a set of Portal-tek Gen 3 axles but am reluctant to fork out 100% of the cash up front without a cast iron set in rock and preferably law, guarantee that they will be delivered on time. Does any one own a set? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill van snorkle Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 From reading between the lines on the Portal Tech thread on Pirate I believe that there are still only a couple of sets in private hands so far in the US, and quite a few have paid up front, so I'd think you would need to be extremely patient even if you did take a chance. Dollethelw may be able to throw some light on current developments. Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 We visited them whilst we were in the states last summer, they were certainly busy and Rob was working his socks off. The demand seems to be high and at the time of visiting there was quite a waiting list. However, I know he was working on a solution to that problem and I'm sure Jez (dollythelw) will have the latest update. As for the axles, if I had the money I'd have a set B) The thought and effort that's gone into developing them seems emense and they did look awesome... however, I was upset that Rob didn't take up my idea of purple-portals.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill van snorkle Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Apparently Portal Tech will guarantee delivery within 45 daysfor international clients. Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Abel Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Apparently Portal Tech will guarantee delivery within 45 daysfor international clients.Bill. I wish my Disc's conversion came that quick, If it wasn’t for dollythelw's help getting hold of the guys at Prortal Tek it would have taken even longer! It’s a shame that portal Tek don’t grasp the opportunity they have with the Gen III axles and employee a few more people to help them let the business grow and become far more successful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill van snorkle Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 I,d expect finances play an important part in their production problems. These aren't refrigerators or washing machines, and the market really isn't that big in the scheme of things, and setup costs re casting /patterns, forgings/dies, gear cutting/hobbing/broaching, press dies,welding equipment etc etc will be huge, even if some of this work was farmed out to specialists. If they employed more staff at this stage nobody would be able to afford their products. I am actually amazed that they can do a complete portal axle assembly at such a reasonable price, compared to what MaxiDrive and Marks 4WD Adaptors charge just for just portal drop boxes. bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan kemp Posted January 7, 2008 Author Share Posted January 7, 2008 I have been in touch with PT and they are taking on and expanding. I just wondered if any one had seen or heard any reports on a set of Gen 3's in action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ced Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 Any further news ?? Would like to start welding my spyder trax 9 axles together, but brought PT in my mind also ......... How fast should they be able to deliver the 4 portals without axles ?? Alan K, what RP would you go for ? I have the Ford 9" 5.00 RP, but i reackon in combination with the PT it is to short....... Thanks, Ced Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portal Tek Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 I would be happy to answer any and all questions for you guys regarding our axles. We built and engineered them with heavy offroad use in mind. Feel free to call or email me at any time. I look forward to getting more of our product to you on the other side of the pond. Thanks, Russell Smock Owner Portal-Tek LLC www.portal-tek.com contact@portal-tek.com 801-589-2028 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portal Tek Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Also, to see some GenIII's in action, take a look at this: Look at time 1:35 to 2:20. That would be our sponsered buggy on Gen III Front and rear steer, 500+hp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwardu110 Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 hi. i know this old topic but any chance of talking to russell smock? i have a set of portal tek axles and have a problem. tks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 11 minutes ago, dwardu110 said: hi. i know this old topic but any chance of talking to russell smock? i have a set of portal tek axles and have a problem. tks Not sure how much luck you'll have the Portal Tek username above hasn't posted since 2008. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwardu110 Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 😂 maybe there is a friend of a friend who knows him and could find a contact Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 Even the rest of the members above haven't been around lately - most recent post from any of the above was 2014. Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 It might be worth asking your questions as there are some very knowledgeable people on here and a thread on here may get his attention. Mike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwardu110 Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 i have a set of new axles from them. would like to ask if they have any dimensions and so of the inner parts . about 100% sure the front inner long shaft is short by some 20mm🥺 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 A quick google turns up this: Quote Torq Axle bought the Portal-Tek rights and can supply anything you can't get from an auto parts store. Portal Tek themselves have long been out of business as far as I'm aware. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 1 hour ago, FridgeFreezer said: A quick google turns up this: Portal Tek themselves have long been out of business as far as I'm aware. Torq Axle bought all the rights off portal tek and can supposedly supply you with parts.. Web site is www.torqaxle.com Regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwardu110 Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 i had talked to someone there some 7 years ago when i started project... i try again now when not too far from hopefully drive it😂😂 tks all 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 Would love to see what you’ve built with them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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landroversforever Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 That's lovely! Â 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 That looks a proper thing! Very nice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 Very very nice indeed what size IROK's are you running regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 How much drop do you get with the portal boxes ? and also interesting that the drop is angled instead of straight up and down like Mog or Volvo portal axles, therefore losing a wee bit of axle clearance Regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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