A YJ with an LS, 40's, Coilovers, & Spidertrax Axles

[Fouledplugs]

The last thing I need to do to the axle before Sliding it under the Jeep and mocking it up for spring pads and shock mounts is address the fill plug mistake I made.

Purchased some Spidertrax fill caps and bungs to move the fill cap.

Trying to eyeball a new location for the fill which will help keep it out of the rocks.

Eye balling it:

Looking back, I shouldn't have ordered the housing with the fill bung and cap welded in. It can be ordered with or without the weld in bung. But they will only weld it in the location in which mine is located.

My issue is with the placement. While it may be a non-issue, I would like to do what I can in an effort to be proactive in protecting it from damage while in the rocks.

My options as I see it; examples provided.

Weld up a skid for it...

OR


Cut it out, weld in a rosette “plug” or plug weld. (Doubtful it will work)

 

[Fouledplugs]

If you cant tell, I'm copying and pasting from Chris's' YJ forum as it just has yet to have the same amount of traffic over there. Hoping to lean on some experts over here in the next few months as I put my focus back on my build.

A few months ago this build was put on pause as I ventured over to Saudi Arabia for work.

 

[Fouledplugs]

Ordered some Earls Performance weldable steel AN fittings and they sent me a fuel pressure gauge...Going to have to wait for the right part to ship soon.

Earls 967108ERL Earls -8 AN Male Weld Fitting​

Mild Steel Construction. Ideal for Modifying or Making Custom Tanks and Other Components.

www.holley.com

I originally ordered a weldable steel AN fitting from Camburg Axles because they sourced their AN fittings from a company that built their AN fittings in the USA. Upon delivery, the AN fittings I received were stamped, "China,"and didn't seem..right. Camburg refunded me the money. They did so based on the fact that in their description on their website stated that they were made in the USA. They said they would omit that detail from their website in the future.

Camburg Axle Housing Vent Kit | Camburg Engineering​

These are the steel male AN fittings we weld onto our housing for the vent, they can be MIG or TIG welded. We typically use the -8 size for 3.50 housings and

camburg.com

I will be using these fittings to build an axle vent system for my Spidertrax rear axle. Cloning what Camburg Axles as well as Jimmys4x4 does on all their rear axle builds. They use a -8AN for their 3.5 inch axle tube axles and a -10 for their 4.0 inch tube axles. I ordered a -8 AN steel male fitting.

 

[Fouledplugs]

The Earls US made -8 AN fitting was delivered. I took some interesting comparison photos. The Chinese made -8 AN fitting doesn't seem to have the same amount of thread engagement when compared to the US made fitting. The Chinese fitting has a shoulder inside the fitting that makes the passage way more narrow. It seems the Earl's Performance AN fitting is of higher quality. Both are steel and weldable. Glad I went with the Earls and will be using Earls fittings and tubing to complete the axle breather vent tube setup.

 

[Fouledplugs]

The MaximumTranmission built 4L80E has been delivered and uncrated.

4L80 Standard Case Builds – ULTRA4 / PreRunner / Crawlers – Maximum Transmissions

 

[Fouledplugs]

About a year ago I purchased a used YJ Genright stretch tank with the steel skid. It's strong but heavy with the skid being steel.

A few weeks ago as I was heading back to the United Stated from the Middle East, I saw that Genright was parting out their YJ, "Growler," build. So I picked up the Growler's Stretched aluminum corners and Tony's stretch Tank with an aluminum skid. The weight difference is substanial with the aluminum skid. I'll get weight differences in a few weeks.

 

[Fouledplugs]

Removed the old 2.5L engine mounts. My next focus will be getting the frame cleaned up. Going to cut out the track bar and sway bar mounts as well.

 

[Fouledplugs]

Waiting for the backlog of orders at Advanced Adapters to get shuffled through so that I can order an Atlas transfer case.

Hopefully this weekend I can get back in the engine bay and deep clean it, just got to make the time.

 

[Irun]

I've always been drawn to the 9" as well. I wheel consistently with guys who own 1st Generation Broncos. They run the stock 9" on 37" tires and heavy wheels, and I've never seen one fail. It's refreshing to see someone put one under a Jeep!

 

[Fouledplugs]

I've always been drawn to the 9" as well. I wheel consistently with guys who own 1st Generation Broncos. They run the stock 9" on 37" tires and heavy wheels, and I've never seen one fail. It's refreshing to see someone put one under a Jeep!

They are very tough and once the rock racing ultra 4 guys got a hold of them, they really took off and became a light weight yet very strong axle setup.

I'll be using a GearWorks high pinion third member with 10 inch gears and an ARB or GearWorks Billet 35 spline locker.
https://bomberfab.com/products/gear...-drop-out-5-43-billet-35-spline-billet-locker

 

[starkey480]

This thread is just straight axle porn, wow. Looking forward to seeing your progress!

 

[Irun]

I apologize if I missed it, but what's going in up front?

 

[Wildman]

If you cant tell, I'm copying and pasting from the Chris's' YJ forum as it just has yet to have the same amount of traffic over there yet. Hoping to lean on some experts over here in the next few months as I put my focus back on my build.

A few months ago this build was put on pause as I ventured over to Saudi Arabia for work.

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Damn I don't miss those days... Okay well yes in some ways I do. Funny how it doesn't matter where you go in the world a military area will always look like it.

 

[Irun]

Damn I don't miss those days... Okay well yes in some ways I do. Funny how it doesn't matter where you go in the world a military area will always look like it.

Where or when. The only thing that changes is the vehicles in the background. Everything else stays the same, i.e Quonset huts, camouflage, and trailers!

 

[Fouledplugs]

This thread is just straight axle porn, wow. Looking forward to seeing your progress!

Thanks. Cant wait to get the Spider 9 done and get it mocked up under the Jeep.

 

[Fouledplugs]

I apologize if I missed it, but what's going in up front?

Didnt miss it, I need to go back and edit my first post to reflect a future parts list.

Because I am sticking with leafs in the front, I’ll be going the route of a Dynatrac ProRock 60.

It’s a one ton front end, but more importantly, it’s the only aftermarket Dana 60 that utilizes a cast center that accepts leaf springs similar to the kingpin Chevy 60’s and kingpin Ford 60’s.

Dynatrac is the only company that will machine a leaf spring pad into the center section. Crane doesn't do it, Currie doesn't do it, and Solid Axle Industries doesn't do it.

I wish Dynatrac would offer their XD 60 center section with room to machine in leaf pads like they do on their ProRock 60.

The Dynatrac XD 60 uses a larger 10.1 inch ring gear instead of a 9.75 inch ring gear brought about from Ford when Dana built them a Dana Super 60 for their F450 and F550 Superdutys.

 

[Fouledplugs]

Ordered some really cool dome light mounts for the future cage build. 1.75 inch mounts and covers 80% of the tube.

The 6061 aluminum mount utilizes a hidden pinch bolt and accomodates two KC Cyclone LED’s.

 

[B00mb00m]

Ordered some really cool dome light mounts for the future cage build. 1.75 inch mounts and covers 80% of the tube.

The 6061 aluminum mount utilizes a hidden pinch bolt and accomodates two KC Cyclone LED’s.
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I like that, might have to grab one.

Can I at least be the voice of reason and say you should link this thing?

 

[Ephry73]

WOW

 

[NashvilleTJ]

Very cool build. I’m in for the ride. Really enjoying watching what you are doing with the rear axle.