Project Sexi Sami

onetoncrawler · Mar 13, 2014

thanks guys -

was dissapointed last night - started setting up the gears, dropped in the spool and the Ring gear didn't even touch the pinion - guess Yukon or Summit put the spool in the wrong box because it is deffinitely not a 4.56 and up spool :gtfo:

hopefully they will send me a new spool or a ring gear spacer today so I can get it back together by the weekend.

onetoncrawler · Mar 13, 2014

called Summit and they gave me the run around, wanting me to send them the spool then they would order a replacement from Yukon and basically id have to wait until middle of next week to finish setting up the gears

so I checked with EOR and they are sending out a spacer today that will be here tomorrow so I'll be assembling the front end tomorrow night

just can't beat Essentially Offroad for their customer service :woody:

smurfy90 · Mar 13, 2014

Will spacer make it weaker?

onetoncrawler · Mar 13, 2014

smurfy90 said:
Will spacer make it weaker?

I doubt I'll have to worry about ring gear deflection a lot with under 100 hp , plus - i don't really see it making it much weaker if you use a good solid spacer

Rokcrler · Mar 13, 2014

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I never had an issue running a spacer. You'll be good to go

bamatoy · Mar 13, 2014

Wish I would have known, I have a couple spacers at the house.

onetoncrawler · Mar 13, 2014

bamatoy said:
Wish I would have known, I have a couple spacers at the house.

I wish I would have known also ;D

mtnride · Mar 13, 2014

Sounds like my luck has rubbed off in the shop a little. I would def disinfect that place.

onetoncrawler · Mar 14, 2014

got a little done - rear shock supports are made and then welded until I ran out of gas

also got the propane tank mounted and started on the tote mount - gotta have storage for straps, tools, cooler, etc.

Rokcrler · Mar 14, 2014

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At that rate you'll surely beat my to the trail! Looks awesome!

sleepsontoilet · Mar 14, 2014

I just picked up a nice mount from swag offroad for mine. Zuk looks good

zayne2427 · Mar 14, 2014

Looking good Daniel. Can't wait till everyone gets done. Riding weather is here.

TacomaJD · Mar 14, 2014

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zayne2427 said:
Looking good Daniel. Can't wait till everyone gets done. Riding weather is here.

Crazy that every single one of my local/semi-local wheeling buds are all workin' on their junk lol. Gonna be some interesting wheeling going on before long!

And dayum, Dangle works fast! Sami looking tight!

onetoncrawler · Mar 15, 2014

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TacomaJD said:
Gonna be some interesting wheeling going on before long!

Thanks guys - Josh I am really excited about riding with a lot of similar rigs, there should be a good group of Toyota and samurai rigs to ride with!

onetoncrawler · Mar 15, 2014

onetoncrawler said:
thanks guys -

was dissapointed last night - started setting up the gears, dropped in the spool and the Ring gear didn't even touch the pinion - guess Yukon or Summit put the spool in the wrong box because it is deffinitely not a 4.56 and up spool

hopefully they will send me a new spool or a ring gear spacer today so I can get it back together by the weekend.

Well I found out that I have a 61 front instead of a 60 so I'll have to machine a custom spacer to set up the gears correctly

If I would have known before I would have just scrapped it and bought another axle but I have a lot of time in this one

Not much other progress, got the battery box mounted and made a small dash frame to put the switches , also got all the limit strap tabs welded up

Rokcrler · Mar 15, 2014

It'd be nice if sellers were honest about what axles they were selling! That's the second D61 I know sold as a D60.

Looking forward to getting on the trails...you're close :woot:

onetoncrawler · Mar 15, 2014

Rokcrler said:
It'd be nice if sellers were honest about what axles they were selling! That's the second D61 I know sold as a D60.

Looking forward to getting on the trails...you're close

Well I'll be a better educated buyer for sure, I knew they made 61 rears but never heard of a front - I am going to say the seller didn't know, at least I hope he didn't

Rokcrler · Mar 15, 2014

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This is the first I've heard of one too...but buyer beware for sure :****:

mtnride · Mar 15, 2014

onetoncrawler said:
there should be a good group of Toyota and samurai rigs to ride with!

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

mtnride · Mar 15, 2014

onetoncrawler said:
Well I'll be a better educated buyer for sure, I knew they made 61 rears but never heard of a front - I am going to say the seller didn't know, at least I hope he didn't

Hey, why not show everyone the dead giveaway that it's a 61.