cdemart2 said:Make it steer 50 degrees and use the factory lower ball joint top and bottom and I think you've got a winner. Do the models give you any idea of weight?
JDodd said:I am going to stay away from ball joints because of strength, cost and serviceability. The way I have them now if a bearing was to fail the assembly is still captive so you won't have your wheel coming off. Another reason is you can easily replace the bearings in the field with just a wrench and a hammer.
Steering I can easily make them have 50 degrees of steering if that is wanted, right now I have them physically limited to 45 due to what RCV recommends.
Weight is about 57lbs so you'll save 13lbs over a dana 60 setup. I'm not sure on the height of the 60's but these are 14.25" over all height.
JDodd said:I am going to stay away from ball joints because of strength, cost and serviceability. The way I have them now if a bearing was to fail the assembly is still captive so you won't have your wheel coming off. Another reason is you can easily replace the bearings in the field with just a wrench and a hammer.
Steering I can easily make them have 50 degrees of steering if that is wanted, right now I have them physically limited to 45 due to what RCV recommends.
Weight is about 57lbs so you'll save 13lbs over a dana 60 setup. I'm not sure on the height of the 60's but these are 14.25" over all height.
redneckengineered said:More companies need to start offering weld on UB cups for rear applications. Nothing like being able to carry 1 spare for front/rear and converting to 40 spline would be a SNAP! I eventually want to go this route with my rear axle.
https://www.weaverfabrication.com/product/2005-unit-bearing-cups/
jk101 said:I seen those. But for $600 I would machine my own set. Spidertax sells a set for the smaller UB for $250.
JDodd said:I am going to stay away from ball joints because of strength, cost and serviceability. The way I have them now if a bearing was to fail the assembly is still captive so you won't have your wheel coming off. Another reason is you can easily replace the bearings in the field with just a wrench and a hammer.
Steering I can easily make them have 50 degrees of steering if that is wanted, right now I have them physically limited to 45 due to what RCV recommends.
Weight is about 57lbs so you'll save 13lbs over a dana 60 setup. I'm not sure on the height of the 60's but these are 14.25" over all height.
cdemart2 said:Part of the appeal to these outers is that there is no kingpins. I'd rather have ball joints that I never need to mess with, vs kingpins that are easy to service, because they need it throughout the season.
Those are nice weight savings. Do you have a price point ballpark?