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:eek::eek: now thats what I'm talking about :eek::eek: great work

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Thanks Ed, the total finished length will be 5.25"

Thanks Ih

The tools that I have are: Metal cutting bench top bandsaw, bench top drill press, various sanders and a good set of files. I do have a rotary table 4" that I used to mill the od of the center section. First time I used a rotary table.:cool: The setup was a pain, but it worked in the end.

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Had some time today, first I resized the axles. :cool: easier then I thought it would be. I cut the axles and used a coupling to extend them. Tied the coupling to the axles with 4-40 set screws. The coupling is 5/16 diameter :eek: I had to drill out the inside of the axle tube to 3/8 for clearence. Was sucessfull on the first try :cool:

Just couldn't resist putting the axle in position. I used some temp wood dowels to align the axle to the axle support beam. Then I made the exterior attachment point. I must say I am pleased with the results.

So I wanted to see what it would look like with a wheel and tire on the end. I used an rc4wd 1.55 rock crusher tire(?) with a 3.5 inch dia.

This just inspired me to continue with more drooling.

Thanks for looking.

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Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!! kickin but & takin names

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Thanks guy's:) I am going to try to get some more done today. Summer session will be starting in June, then I will not have much free time :(

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That is absoultely awesome, this is gonna be a beast can't wait to see more:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:.

Merritt

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Thanks Merritt, no photos today, had to quit early. Hands were starting to cramp:mad: I will get going in the morning.;)

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Made up another drive axle, still do not know what I will come up with for the input / output pinion covers. I need to make up the steering axles next.

Thanks for looking

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DUDE! this build is freaking sick! love the aluminum work! keep it up!

Zach

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Thanks Zach:)

This will be a long term project, I hope to start on the steering axles today.:cool:

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Since the wether went south, I spent the time modeling the axles in 3d. Came out really well, and shows the way I changed the axle lengths.

Thanks for looking

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Cool build and very nice work!

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Thanks SmallHaul:D

Had some time today, the weather is nice for once this last week.

I made up the rear steering axle. Using parts from a TLT-1 axle I had to shorten the shafts. Tied them togather inside the axle housing with a coupler, then locked in place with 4-40 set screws. Came out really nice, now I have to make the yokes.

Thanks for looking:)

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your work is just killer man!

very nice

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Thanks Russ, you guy's have inspired me:D

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Thanks Paul, just makes me want to build more.:)

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I got a package from UPS today, :D containing the prototype diff covers. I first modeled them with Acad 2009 3D, then exproted an stl file. This file I sent to a 3D prototyping company for evaluation. Each part cost about 20-25 dollars to produce, but I now have casting masters.:cool::cool:

I did do a temp fit-up, and found that the design of the bearing housing was missing needed reinforcement (exposed internal bearing). So I will have to redesign that part.

Since I did not request a specific color, the parts came in cream color ABS . I did not request a smooth finish due to the extra cost.

Over all the parts are as designed, so 3D printing has come a long way in the last couple years. The parts are a little rough with ridges about .003 inches apart and produces a really nice look (to me).

The service provider was fast with the production and shipped the parts the next day. I cant ask for better than that :eek:

So now you guy's have an idea of what the axles will look like when finished.

If you need to make a one off part for a master or installation I think this is a good alternative to machining for a couple of days.

I have started on the front spring assemblies but not enough progress to show.

Thanks for looking

Carl

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I test fitted the parts today, :cool: I did find a couple of areas that will need to be modified.

Thanks for looking

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3D Protoprinters are amazingly cool! Are you casting the diff covers in metal or something else? This is a very good build and your workmanship is great. Looking forward to seeing this thing move.

Ken