fiend Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 I welded mine. Easy enough to do if the axle is out of the vehicle. I used crown alloy 44-30 nickel manganese mig wire. Propane weed burner for pre and post heat to 400 degrees. Worked fine. EDIT: I should say, it was easy enough for me because at that point I hadn’t installed seals or the gears. I don’t think it’d be a good idea to heat and weld the housing with that stuff in there. 2 Link to comment
Dave Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 What gas did you use 75Ar25CO2 or something else? Link to comment
fiend Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 3 hours ago, Dave said: What gas did you use 75Ar25CO2 or something else? Yeah, just standard c25. Here is the TDS for the wire. I’ve heard of people using ER70S-6, but I figured I’d go with something specific for cast. https://crownalloys.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/CAST-IRON-ROYAL-44-30-WITH-New-Warning-White-PWP-added-to-website-11-23-15.pdf 3 Link to comment
AJK Posted February 13 Author Share Posted February 13 So the entire front end is getting cut off. All of the Evo and stock components going bye bye. Going with the RPM 3 link front, weld in coil buckets and bump stops with the 2.25 aluminum arms and 1.75 foward trackbar. New RPM track bar to allow clearance to push the axle forward. I am going to weld the tubes and cut every single bracket off the ud60 and reweld all new RPM and TMR bracketry. Need to pull the gearing and fix a slightly lose pinion bearing and service the hubs while it's out. That's when I will weld the tubes since it's all going to be out anyways. Will most likely have to either cut or shave the ends of my Genright aluminum bumper off but thank God I have some master Fabricators at work that I can weld that shit like it never happen. RPM is working on a JK gas tank for their system so once they're finished with that is when I will transition the rear to a four link. For now I'm going to run the Evo coilovers but once I buy the rear set is when I'm going to step up to 2.5's all around. 1 3 Link to comment
Weebz Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 Sounds like an awesome plan. Looking forward to seeing the RPM stuff in person. Why not just bite the bullet and swap out the front coils while you are in and adjusting everything? Link to comment
Jdofmemi Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 14 hours ago, AJK said: So the entire front end is getting cut off. All of the Evo and stock components going bye bye. Going with the RPM 3 link front, weld in coil buckets and bump stops with the 2.25 aluminum arms and 1.75 foward trackbar. New RPM track bar to allow clearance to push the axle forward. I am going to weld the tubes and cut every single bracket off the ud60 and reweld all new RPM and TMR bracketry. Need to pull the gearing and fix a slightly lose pinion bearing and service the hubs while it's out. That's when I will weld the tubes since it's all going to be out anyways. Will most likely have to either cut or shave the ends of my Genright aluminum bumper off but thank God I have some master Fabricators at work that I can weld that shit like it never happen. RPM is working on a JK gas tank for their system so once they're finished with that is when I will transition the rear to a four link. For now I'm going to run the Evo coilovers but once I buy the rear set is when I'm going to step up to 2.5's all around. So, the big question is..... Are you going to be finished in time? Link to comment
Dave Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 That's an ambitious project Alan. It will be awesome I'm sure. Why do you need to trim the Genright bumper? Link to comment
AJK Posted February 13 Author Share Posted February 13 2 hours ago, Weebz said: Sounds like an awesome plan. Looking forward to seeing the RPM stuff in person. Why not just bite the bullet and swap out the front coils while you are in and adjusting everything? Its called a Wife so I need to do it in stages LOL. If I come across a set of 2.5 at a decent price then maybe. 1 Link to comment
AJK Posted February 13 Author Share Posted February 13 1 hour ago, Dave said: That's an ambitious project Alan. It will be awesome I'm sure. Why do you need to trim the Genright bumper? I already hit the front bumper now and moving the axle forward is defiantly going to hit worst. I plan to cut off the ends and cut it straight back and box it closer to the frame ig shaving it down first doesn't work first. 2 hours ago, Jdofmemi said: So, the big question is..... Are you going to be finished in time? Ummm lets hope. I got a plasma cutter from work so that should make easy work off cutting shit off. The RPM kit will be here in two weeks so that allows me sometime to cut everything off, install new exhaust, weld the tubes and address the pinion bearing. Once the kit gets here I will call in Jeff and Devin to help out on the final setup. 1 1 Link to comment
Jdofmemi Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 2 hours ago, AJK said: I already hit the front bumper now and moving the axle forward is defiantly going to hit worst. I plan to cut off the ends and cut it straight back and box it closer to the frame ig shaving it down first doesn't work first. Ummm lets hope. I got a plasma cutter from work so that should make easy work off cutting shit off. The RPM kit will be here in two weeks so that allows me sometime to cut everything off, install new exhaust, weld the tubes and address the pinion bearing. Once the kit gets here I will call in Jeff and Devin to help out on the final setup. Sounds like we are both in a race against time to get wrapped up in time. I'm really hoping to get a shakedown run before Sand Hollow. 1 Link to comment
AJK Posted February 14 Author Share Posted February 14 On 2/6/2024 at 10:03 AM, fiend said: Yeah, just standard c25. Here is the TDS for the wire. I’ve heard of people using ER70S-6, but I figured I’d go with something specific for cast. https://crownalloys.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/CAST-IRON-ROYAL-44-30-WITH-New-Warning-White-PWP-added-to-website-11-23-15.pdf What did you use to wrapped your axle to allow it to cool slower? Link to comment
fiend Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 On 2/14/2024 at 12:54 PM, AJK said: What did you use to wrapped your axle to allow it to cool slower? First layer was a fiberglass welding blanket. On top of that I used some old bedding blankets I had. Held all together with bungee cords. Left wrapped up for 24 hours. 1 Link to comment
fiend Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 On 2/12/2024 at 4:29 PM, AJK said: So the entire front end is getting cut off. All of the Evo and stock components going bye bye. Going with the RPM 3 link front, weld in coil buckets and bump stops with the 2.25 aluminum arms and 1.75 foward trackbar. New RPM track bar to allow clearance to push the axle forward. I am going to weld the tubes and cut every single bracket off the ud60 and reweld all new RPM and TMR bracketry. Need to pull the gearing and fix a slightly lose pinion bearing and service the hubs while it's out. That's when I will weld the tubes since it's all going to be out anyways. Will most likely have to either cut or shave the ends of my Genright aluminum bumper off but thank God I have some master Fabricators at work that I can weld that shit like it never happen. RPM is working on a JK gas tank for their system so once they're finished with that is when I will transition the rear to a four link. For now I'm going to run the Evo coilovers but once I buy the rear set is when I'm going to step up to 2.5's all around. Interested to see how that RPM front set up goes. Thinking about that myself. Link to comment
AJK Posted February 16 Author Share Posted February 16 10 hours ago, fiend said: Interested to see how that RPM front set up goes. Thinking about that myself. Me to. I spent a lot of time pondering this change and talked to every company out there. I like Don and the fact he is willing to have a conversation with you about everything. I will post as I got so you can see it all. 2 Link to comment
Weebz Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 Leas talking. More welding please. Geez. 2 1 Link to comment
AJK Posted February 17 Author Share Posted February 17 6 hours ago, Weebz said: Leas talking. More welding please. Geez. OK ok,,,, finally got a few hours in. Axel out and Evo stuff off. Link to comment
AJK Posted February 17 Author Share Posted February 17 Questions....for you passenger side 3 linkers what route did you take to get airline to pumpkin? Link to comment
Weebz Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 Hmmm. I’ll have to look. Genuinely don’t remember. Link to comment
Jdofmemi Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 1 hour ago, AJK said: OK ok,,,, finally got a few hours in. Axel out and Evo stuff off. I still see a lot I don't like left in this picture....... I know, I know. It's a process! 1 Link to comment
Nice Little Jeep Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 1 hour ago, AJK said: OK ok,,,, finally got a few hours in. Axel out and Evo stuff off. Oh no that’s not getting rid of Evo. I see EVO parts right there. No you’re not getting away with THAT!!! all the shit I’ve had to take off of Vengeance you’re not getting away with that Allan!!!!!! 1 Link to comment
Nice Little Jeep Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 9 minutes ago, Jdofmemi said: I still see a lot I don't like left in this picture....... I know, I know. It's a process! Process my ass Link to comment
AJK Posted February 17 Author Share Posted February 17 1 hour ago, Nice Little Jeep said: Oh no that’s not getting rid of Evo. I see EVO parts right there. No you’re not getting away with THAT!!! all the shit I’ve had to take off of Vengeance you’re not getting away with that Allan!!!!!! Ok...lol now gone. Lol nevermimd I found more. Fuck.... 2 1 Link to comment
Jdofmemi Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 1 minute ago, AJK said: Ok...lol now gone. Getting closer. I'm sure there's more left though! Don't stop till it's all gone! 1 Link to comment
AJK Posted February 17 Author Share Posted February 17 I've never used a plasma cutter before and holy shit I never will do anything without one. Driver side bracket off. I think I'm going to be able to salvage this for resale. Put a weld washer on there for the wobble out holes maybe they'll make a second home to some Mall crawler. Link to comment
Weebz Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 So want one of those. I was looking at the poor man’s route as the Harbor Freight welders now have plasma capability. Perked my interest. Link to comment
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