Noe, this video is showing a standard spindle, but the Mega spindle is assembled the exact same way. This video was primarily to show how the parts go together because we were getting a ton of questions on how to assemble the bearings and where the seals went, etc. Thanks.
@noesantos71404 жыл бұрын
@@zacharyvaughn9903 so you don't recommend the standard spindle for a 33 inch tire?
What was the outcome? Did Chase took care of your problem? I am about to order a Dana 60 from him.
@stevebigler8 жыл бұрын
Do you guys offer a cool lower sleeve like Comp 4x4 so you do not weld directly to the spindle?
@zacharyvaughn99038 жыл бұрын
We can send a piece of cool 1.75x.120" DOM with our Mega spindle kits if you request it. Typically we weld direct to the spindle, though.
@stevebigler6 жыл бұрын
But that creates crystalization and brittleness to the spindle begging it to break... or have you figured a way to out smart science? Not being a smart ass... just pointing out a dumb flaw...
@PhilipGragg8 жыл бұрын
Do I have to drill and tap for a grease zert?
@atozfabrication8 жыл бұрын
Most people do not. Typically, standard bearing packing and seal installation will provide a long service life. We have found that adding the grease fitting leads to being knocked off and letting water and contaminants in to the bearing housing.
@PhilipGragg8 жыл бұрын
Why not gun drill the spindle, about half way down, then drill the sides, allowing us to remove the dust cap, and add in grease via the top? Reason being: water crossings. You've gotta have a way to push new grease in and get any water out. My design would allow a grease fitting, while also keeping it protected from getting knocked off..
@atozfabrication8 жыл бұрын
We have not had an issue with what we currently have and I doubt that our customers would like the additional cost to have the shaft gun-drilled for the grease fitting. Plus, how would you seal the top if it had a zerk fitting coming our of the shaft? A better solution would be to run a "bearing buddy" dust cap on the top instead of our standard dust cap/seal. The bore is a standard 1.98" so it is a common size, however the bearing buddies are taller than a standard dust cap so they would not fit most Jeep applications, which are common for our customers. If you find yourself running trails with very deep water it may be worth looking into an alternative, but for 99.9% of the people that use our product it is not an issue that needs to be addressed.
@RedeagleOR11 жыл бұрын
Keep turning right but going left. Space grease is worse than ice. Sometimes swampers don't even get you anywhere up there watch?v=gXKdd6F2EJs
@atozfabrication11 жыл бұрын
The Mega spindle and hinge tube are manufactured from domestic materials and machined in Pennsylvania. The bearings and seals are sourced through a supplier that uses non-domestic sources. We have not been able to find a reliable domestic source for bearings and seals. Even Timken is non-domestic at this point, sadly. The good news is that we have never had a seal or bearing failure. I hope that answers your question. If not, please contact us directly. Thanks.
@stevebigler12 жыл бұрын
How is the tapered roller bearings compared to the solid oil impregnated bronze washers that others use in their set-ups? Both of you no doubt claim superiority... but... what is the reality? Thanks...
@atozfabrication12 жыл бұрын
Yes, the top dust cap can be a bugger to install. It is a tight tolerance so they have to be started just right before tapping them down. I have found that taking some needle-nosed pliers and lightly turning the inside lip in a little bit can help get them started.
@Sir_Wrecks_A_Lot12 жыл бұрын
Hey guys, I got one of these kits from you and I can't seem to be able to get the dust cover installed. It seems that the inside diameter of the tubing is too small. I have beat the crap out of the one that came with the kit and even got another one and beat the crap out of that one and neither one fits. HELP!!!!
@atozfabrication13 жыл бұрын
This video is from the Team 812/Rose Crawlers time qualifying round at 2012 KOH on Chocolate Thunder. They are using a buggy that belongs to Craig Jerson and was built at AtoZ Fabrication.
@atozfabrication15 жыл бұрын
Yup. I have a death cough right now so I thought that would not be pleasant for people to listen to...
@Brn97CitronWran15 жыл бұрын
Is that Buckley doing the instructions???
@njf12816 жыл бұрын
Nice Zach! I just flopped mine at the top of CV in the V at the top.
@xr3dcrunkx16 жыл бұрын
i like how at 1:20 u make it up pretty nice, and dont even try to go any farther, you just go right back down.
@gr8whytyj17 жыл бұрын
Nice driving Zach. That hill took 2 yokes and a pinion from me.
@atozfabrication17 жыл бұрын
No, the "great paint job" on the hood, and doors..., was muffed up on the tires near the office. This is the second time she has flopped to that side and there hasn't been any damage other than some paint off the cage.
@sdhram217 жыл бұрын
Nice slow motion flop. Stand it up and keep tryng!