Carefull what you wish for, it is probably better to break an axle bolt or two than it is to break an axle or two... It is always best if the weakest link is an inexpensive part that you can have extras on the trailer!
Carefull what you wish for, it is probably better to break an axle bolt or two than it is to break an axle or two... It is always best if the weakest link is an inexpensive part that you can have extras on the trailer!
This isn't drag racing where you can drive back and put new bolts in and make another pass. You get one, maybe two runs per event. You shouldn't break an axle shaft if buy good parts.
The problem with busting the bolts is the shock load it puts on the rest of the system. Build it not to break, eliminate the fuses.
Good point!
Another good point!
Talk to the guys at Branik Motorsports Branik Motorsports, they build some serious axles for serious rock crawlers and rock racers. They know how to build stuff to take serious abuse and live to tell about it! Talk about shock loads the stuff these guys put their rigs through is crazy! They have the capability of machining 300M axles for any length immaginable and really know their stuff. They may have some suggestions for you. I have turned a few other pullers on to them and they have been happy as far as I know. I know they will be doing some axle work on my project truck! Ask for Stan or Brandon (father and son owners of the company) and tell them that Chris Tobin told you to call. They will take good care of you and I think their prices are pretty darn good too!
Already have the driveline built about as much as you can, 300M 37 spline, 1480 ujoints,, big axles in the front, heavy duty cover, etc, etc.
When the thermometer drops below 100 this evening I will go out and pull the cover.
I had the same problem with mine backing out and popping the head off too. I went down to the local CAT dealer and got some of their HD bolts and haven't had an issue in 3 years. I was replacing them every couple months just racing around town and beating on the truck hard. Chris
Cat bolts are where its at, the may be stamped grade 8 but they are stronger than anything else out there.