Recent content by TheOkieEngineer

Fixed yoke is a lot stronger, and supports the output shaft while the driveline and axle are cycling in the whoops. The Raptor guys hate their slip yokes lol While I didn’t directly have a serious issue with it, it did leak atf even with a new bushing, seal and slip yoke. I think the slip yoke...

Update: got the fixed yoke tail housing machined. Now next step is to tear into trans.

I don’t know of any trans builders, so can’t help you there. I had a hard time finding any kits or info on a fixed yoke for my 4r70w, so I am making one using 4x4 tail housing, 2WD output shaft and custom housing w/ large bearing. I don’t know much about the 5r55e but I wonder if it could be...

Hell yeah! This is gonna be badass, definitely gonna be following this build

Oh shit! 🤣🤣 I didn’t even see that These arms been blessed by the metal gods to slay rocks 🤘

Got some more goodies in 4x4 tailshaft housing and Camburg inner tie rod kit with more tie rod material Also got a large SKF bearing for the fixed yoke. The bearing is rated for radial and thrust loads as well as having a 15k rpm limit.

Haha yes, this is what’s going on under the hood lol I’m even considering adding an extra round plate on the bottom of the top plate. Overkill maybe but better safe than sorry wit dem Houdini rock lol I’ve learned DGAF from dezert rangers and it has served me well in life… lol 😅

Beefier LCA in the works!

I don’t know of anyone offering a fixed yoke for the 4r70w trans, maybe I just live under a rock lol So I brainstormed and came up with the idea of using a 4x4 tail-shaft housing with the 2WD output shaft and a custom housing that’ll take a large bearing to support the output shaft similar to...

Parts are starting to trickle in

Sweet! Sounds like the spartans aren’t that bad for the buck. I feel that there is a detroit locker in my future 😅

I am itching to get this thing back online. I ordered all the parts necessary to do a heavy duty trans rebuild including some 300m goodies, new torque converter and bigger cooler. Also got some more DOM to do front bumper/skid plate. Progressing slowly lol pics to come soon

I am also running a spartan in my 8.8. I have mixed feelings about them on the street, but no doubt they are awesome in the dirt. I’m considering swapping it out for a true trac, I only have 1 trip with the spartan so idk how reliable they are lol. On that 1 trip, my transmission was making the...

Are those front fenders fiberglass? Can you give more details on how you build the rear fenders? They look rad! Nice build 🤙

I’m late to the forum… but you did a nice job on everything! Lol