Batmobile 14 bolt front build

pholmann · Sep 22, 2015

The passenger drop 14 fronts just look like it has a weird angle to it with the offset of the pinion.

skipnrocks · Sep 22, 2015

TBItoy said:
If a bunch of you start giving people **** for asking questions in a build thread, then this place will get a gay as most of the "bolt on" forums.

I happen to like to know people's reasoning behind building what they build and having discussion about it. (If that person is willing to have said discussion, and if they are not, then they need to quit posting **** on forums)

Sounds like he's putting his money in the right place (big RCVs).

I'm interested as to what knuckles he goes with, and why someone would choose one brand over others. (Even if the reason is "Company XYZ gave me a hell of a deal, they are a valued sponsor of our racing efforts")

If you just want to look at pictures of stuff being built, go to Instagram

Wanting to know why is one thing. That's asking why asking why not this and that and the other that's another thing. If you have read any of wills threads you would understand the people are just giving him a hard time.

Beerj · Sep 22, 2015

pholmann said:
The passenger drop 14 fronts just look like it has a weird angle to it with the offset of the pinion.

I agree. Drivers drop makes the most sense with a 14bt. Although your case will often be just as much of a deciding factor, especially if you've got some money in it already. If he goes super duty outers, I'm hoping he goes with the rcv's that eliminate slugs. They're flashemifyougotem

for sure.

kushKrawlin · Sep 22, 2015

Question here from the stupid fella... What makes that shaft a PTO shaft? Still learning everyday..
*NOTE* - any funny comments, jokes, Internet bullying, ETC about my question will In no way hurt my feelings fukers. :woot:

kushKrawlin · Sep 22, 2015

Beerj said:
I agree. Drivers drop makes the most sense with a 14bt. Although your case will often be just as much of a deciding factor, especially if you've got some money in it already. If he goes super duty outers, I'm hoping he goes with the rcv's that eliminate slugs. They're for sure.

My dream of building a 14 bolt front were recently shatterd when I learned why driver drop works best. BUT from saying it looks better, makes me think I could still build one for passenger drop. Cause I do have a lot of money in my TC, and won't be replacing it. Also, I know a 14 bolt is nuts considering I don't care to ride for 30 min and trash my **** I work my ass off on, it's just one of those things on my Bucket list. I could already hear some really good ones about me not needing a 14 front. :Joc:

TBItoy · Sep 22, 2015

Re: Re: Batmobile 14 bolt front build

kushKrawlin said:
Question here from the stupid fella... What makes that shaft a PTO shaft? Still learning everyday..
*NOTE* - any funny comments, jokes, Internet bullying, ETC about my question will In no way hurt my feelings fukers.

Because the spline section and that lil female part are tractor PTO shaft parts. I reckon they work fine, lots of people run it.

kushKrawlin · Sep 22, 2015

Ok gotcha. Was just making sure..thanks nick.

snoball · Sep 22, 2015

SBJeepn said:
Wanting to know why is one thing. That's asking why asking why not this and that and the other that's another thing. If you have read any of wills threads you would understand the people are just giving him a hard time.

Look you have 747 posts!

Do you really think people give him such a hard time for nothing? Look at how many people have had these issues on here....only a handful. Maybe looking in the mirror may help the big guy out.

Elliott · Sep 22, 2015

Does ouverson still sell the machined Rockwell knuckles? Or are they cast now?

bjeep · Sep 22, 2015

kushKrawlin said:
My dream of building a 14 bolt front were recently shatterd when I learned why driver drop works best. BUT from saying it looks better, makes me think I could still build one for passenger drop. Cause I do have a lot of money in my TC, and won't be replacing it. Also, I know a 14 bolt is nuts considering I don't care to ride for 30 min and trash my **** I work my ass off on, it's just one of those things on my Bucket list. I could already hear some really good ones about me not needing a 14 front. :Joc:

Your atlas is newer than most. They now make it where you can change the drop on them. Something to think about there Kush.

TBItoy · Sep 22, 2015

Re: Re: Batmobile 14 bolt front build

Batmobile Will said:
For the driveshaft question that's what warfare and plowboy and a lot of other high horsepower buggys are running

And we've seen at least plowboy and showgirl break them. . hell I've seen plowboy break a couple with my own eyes.

I'd sleeve the transition from the female spline to the tube with another section of tube and weld it all together.

pholmann · Sep 22, 2015

Will I have a front end laying around you may need. Sent you a pm.

traveler · Sep 22, 2015

that's not what plowboy is running now I can promise you that

Beerj · Sep 22, 2015

kushKrawlin said:
My dream of building a 14 bolt front were recently shatterd when I learned why driver drop works best. BUT from saying it looks better, makes me think I could still build one for passenger drop. Cause I do have a lot of money in my TC, and won't be replacing it. Also, I know a 14 bolt is nuts considering I don't care to ride for 30 min and trash my **** I work my ass off on, it's just one of those things on my Bucket list. I could already hear some really good ones about me not needing a 14 front. :Joc:

I'm sure others have done it. With maybe a little more horizontal separation in the uppers at the axle end combined with a lopro oil pan you might be good. Or maybe it's just time for a tube chassis.

Beerj · Sep 22, 2015

Batmobile Will said:
Mine will be drivers drop , makes life easier and guys I really don't mind questions I'll answer them the best I can .

So what is the plan for knuckles and C's?

dynajeep · Sep 22, 2015

Batmobile Will said:
For the driveshaft question that's what warfare and plowboy and a lot of other high horsepower buggys are running

I don't know where you got your info, but i know for a fact Plowboy isn't running pto driveshafts. :****: Glad to see you are upgrading your axle, it's cool seeing you build it on a budget, well sorta :drinkers: