Axle Shafts - 4x4 Off-Road UTV Build Ep.18

Fabricating custom axle shafts from BMW and Peugeot parts.
This is part of a series of a four wheel drive utility vehicle build to lessen the work load on my trusty 2002 Honda Foreman Rubicon TRX500FA. This partially answers the question "Why?" but for those who want to ask "why don't you just buy a side-by-side instead of building one?" I just want to say - I'm not made of money. Side-by-sides are ridiculously expensive, even the car I drive around daily is worth less (not worthless though!), hell, it is even worth less than my 2002 Honda ATV.
"How much HP will it have?" - the 1.4 litre FWD petrol engine I'm planning on using has 55 kw and this will not change, but the torque will be tripled via the BMW differentials I'm using to transfer power to front and rear axles.
"It will be too heavy!" - this project just like the firewood processor project does not have to float. And a heavier vehicle will handle better anyway when hauling heavy loads.
Stay tuned for future episodes! Thanks for watching!
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Soundtrack:
Pomade - Silent Partner (KZbin Audio Library)
Welding equipment borrowed from Spetselektroodi AS, Estonia:
Fronius TransSteel 2700 welder
Optrel Crystal 2.0 Welding Helmet
Hypertherm Powermax 45 XP plasma cutter

[@DonnDIY]

More fabrication videos on kzbin.infovideos

[@nicholascervone4734]

I was just wondering why you haven't welded a handle on that center punch.

[@marksmith8800]

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[@laylakj2060]

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[@НургалиНургали-л6й]

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[@toddmackiewicz3275]

His skills are incredible. A mechanic. A welder. A machinist. A fabricator. If you can think of it this dude will build it for you

[@Military-Museum-LP]

I really liked the way you cut the axels at an angle. This makes sense and gives more surface welding and less chance to twist the weld off. Smart!

[@ВасилийСубботин-в4г]

Я в восторге как всё аккуратно и четко. Просто супер. Хотелось бы видео почаще.

[@123suzukisamurai]

Well done Donny. Nothing is to much for u. Ur ingenuity is amazing

[@ovalwingnut]

Outstanding "connection" between the two axles. You're hired

[@harveypyke4897]

No matter how often I watch your channel, I continue to be in awe of your craftsmanship and outstanding skills. Thanks for taking us along on your adventures.

[@Plaasjapie84]

We need to get him to 1mil subs he deserves it. Learning alot by just watching your videos thanks.

[@DonnDIY]

Yeah man! I agree, let's do this! 😁💪🖖

[@ATH-nj6oe]

Totally agree, hello from Portugal.

[@bliss22tv39]

@@ATH-nj6oe talented guy.

[@Crewsy]

You continue to raise the bar on yourself and you continue to clear that new level.

[@другаяпланета-ъ7з]

О, ништяк, бальзамчик на душу подкатил😁👍

[@evgeniy4017]

Кайфуй молодой

[@Vasylii-09]

Душевное видео. Смотришь и наслаждаешься 👍👍👍

[@jondavidmcnabb]

Donn, excellent work on those shafts. Honestly they add character to this project. Adapt and overcome!!!!

[@erniegroocock4354]

I absolutely love your motor mount the way it bends into the shape super cool

[@MiniLuv-1984]

Everything you've done Donn is unique, appropriate and professional. Today's work was no exception. Very impressive.

[@khaleelaboqamar3820]

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[@태송모터스]

정말~대단하시네요~^^~~ 예술품을 감상하는 것처럼 감동입니다~😄👍👍 항상~ 응원 하겠습니다~👍😄👍

[@MrCebalca]

excellent work with the axes, very professional, congratulations

[@doylerabjohn3435]

Your modifying skills are out of this word.

[@SG-uh6sw]

You know you're awesome when people subscribe to you channel just to thumbs down your vids keep being awesome donn the man with the action plan

[@LesNewell]

CVs often use common spline sizes so with a bit of time spent trawling though data books online you can often mix and match. For one project I fitted Porsche 230 inner CVs and Rover 45 outers to Passat drive shafts. For another I used the same inner setup with Mazda outer CVs.

[@lyon4431]

Wow! Great machining and fabrication works.. so inspiring!

[@DonnDIY]

Thank you very much!

[@geo2cv6tron14]

The transmission is the main element of any 4x4 and the least we can say is that with Peugeot and BMW gimbals married together, yours is most original

[@AhmedMohammed-lo9gr]

Finally I got butterflies in my stomach when i saw ther is a new video from you

[@clarkb1900]

For me, it's usually a sort of "Aha!" moment. :]

[@НиколайДавыдов-л6у]

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[@sengyangchannels.]

My friend, I helped you, and you helped me catch up.

[@horatiohornblower868]

I love Cardboard Assisted Design! She's coming along nicely, Don!

[@javierrubio9219]

I have seen most of your videos, every time you impress me with your knowledge and creativity to make things work and most important THANK YOU for taking the time to share it with the rest of us, I'm pretty sure that just like me, many others appreciate it so much Keep Up The Great Work Man, YOU ARE AWESOME!!!!! 😎

[@danf4616]

Amazing how nice the plasma cam machines cut (and Donn built his own!). Almost looks like a laser...

[@mrGorin]

Красиво. Аккуратно. Красавчик! 👏💪👍

[@bourbonthebiscuit]

Attention to detail is awesome 👍

[@PhG1961]

Great craftmensship and ingenuity ! Respect ! DIY the way it's meant to be !

[@lordscan1047]

i dont know what i like more, watching the off road getting build little by little or the parts that you design to be bend before mounting.

[@richardculbertson8027]

Nice urchfab reference with the like a glove comment lol as always great content dude just wish the episode was longer

[@DonnDIY]

Ace Ventura reference*

[@hegertaas9507]

Väga äge projekt 👌

[@DonnDIY]

Suured tänud! 🤘

[@ChristopherSmith-bh4sz]

I'm loving this 'Tomfoolery'. Excellent!

[@rodrigoferreira530]

Excellent! You don't realize how cool this vids are!

[@manitobaman5588]

I like your introductory statements. Doing it your way for your reasons is the right way..

[@aserta]

Super cool that you managed to sort out the shafts. That was a major milestone in the project seeing as hollow shafts are rare as hen's teeth, which is odd, because you'd think they'd be common, since they're crash friendly, where as solid shafts are not.

[@DonnDIY]

I think hollow shafts are available abroad but I guess it's only a problem with the local vendors.

[@raynyhus2026]

Just thought about your differentials, in the transaxle, front and rear difference. Your going to need to lock the transaxle differential or when either the front end or rear end loses traction your going to be stuck. Here in the US, we've been building rock buggy and side X sides using front wheel drive drive trains and locked the transaxle differential and rear differential to solve that issue. Great build, keep at it.

[@DadzorRules]

"Like a glove!" 😁😁😁 Ya gotta love it! 👍👍

[@ВладимирКабудыков-в3з]

Просто супер, хочется увидеть финал.👍👍👌

[@indianentertainmentgamer9568]

I like your work bro

[@DonnDIY]

Cheers man!

[@danielmarks3882]

Your a genius Donn you have incredible skills and talent keep up the great work! I can’t wait for more episodes I love your channel.

[@honeycuttracing]

Great episode, like that your using what you have on hand and making a bad azz ride!!!

[@N1RKW]

It seems that "blech" and "like a glove" are universal expressions. 😁

[@AxuVlog]

the machining process is great

[@pukinpaja1974]

Thanks Donn! One Off the Best!!! 🎅🏻👍🏻🇫🇮🇫🇮

[@yeagerxp]

Excellent work👍👍👍 . Thanks for sharing. @ 14:44 HILARIOUS!!!!!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@vitaliyolegovich7031]

Молодец мужик, все классно... 👍👍👍

[@jimsvideos7201]

Being able to get the axles out without separating the balljoint is a handy thing.

[@passionweekend9600]

Encore une belle vidéo, j attends avec impatience la suite, tres beau projet

[@joserubideccdasilva4906]

... parabéns pela criatividade no desenvolvimento do projeto...dica no min 21:40 na usinagem torno poderia ter usinado a solda que fez ponta eixo para evitar desbalanceamento e vibração eixo.... excelente projeto.. parabéns..

[@pngwantokyoutube]

Donn i really admire what you normally do. i wish i had tools and money to do such things.

[@ienMayHN]

Great thank you for watching this video. Nice to make friends with you guys

[@somalia5019]

New subscribed from Somalia 🇸🇴

[@КувалдаМощная]

Я просто балдею от твоей работы, ты красавчик. Спасибо за твой труд во всём. 🤝🤝🤝

[@aluistristater]

Good idea.....modification...... very nice....👍👍👍👍

[@tractorviewsonly]

👏👏👏👏👏👌 Super work. My name is Subair. From India. Kerela state. Malappuram distic. Purathur village

[@tencentgames8086]

Wow that's amazing

[@sabanyilmaz9066]

DonnyDıy çok ciddi emek ve gayret harcadığın aracın için sana başarı ve kolaylıklar diliyorum. Devam videolarını merakla bekliyorum. İyi günler dilerim.

[@kirkpowell6161]

Another great video!

[@DonnDIY]

Cheers man!

[@sddiymakeitworthit7512]

You Change the way how we gonna think.That is a brilliant idea

[@darthgbc363]

You are doing an awesome job. This is going to be a great vehicle. Only one suggestion - Use more colorful paint. Black does not show off the details very well.

[@darrellhuneycutt4712]

The angle cut and weld makes a lot of sense and should be a lot better than a straight cut and weld on the axles

[@noorzaidi220]

Wooww all you can see very skill and experience workers ..., great job ...! Fast , accurate and confident .! i like it ...! Regards from kuala lumpur and dannok city .

[@dobrochaneranonimous2496]

LIKE A GLOVE!!!

[@kinotransam]

Nice work!!! Can't wait for the Maiden Voyage!!

[@willys4882]

Word to the wise. Make a good list of the vehicles all of these parts came off of for later. It's a real pain when you need a replacement and you can't remember what it came off of.

[@DonnDIY]

Already on it! 💪

That's too good, man. 👍

[@RGAutoVlog]

Excellent job brother !

[@ahwootton5]

"Like a glove!" 😂😂😂😂

[@ahwootton5]

@@benedicto.050 Yes i know, i am English. I just found it amusing that he used such an English phrase.

[@GRAHAMAUS]

Matt from Urchfab would be proud :)

[@OkOke-ng7bp]

@@benedicto.050 lll9

[@atles8379]

Almost a Colin Furze reference 👍

[@Jakelfin]

So, what kind of people are those who don't like these videos? Just wondering... Thumbs up from me!

[@wilsonbarbalho3716]

Muito bom, parabéns pelo seu.profissionalismo è assim que se fabricar um JEEP sobre medida !

[@reginaldooliveira971]

Qual brasileiros que ta vendo essa obra de arte da um salve ai!!

[@jameshopkins1260]

As always, most excellent work!!!

[@joannejoyceperez1389]

amazing work, that's my dream job

[@nicholasviney5975]

You put your shafts in, nice

[@robertkeime4907]

Great video

[@cmotdibbler4454]

Good to see you again, it's looking really good. Have you considered making a sheet metal break to assist with the bends when you are making parts? now you are fabricating more things from scratch it might be a good idea.

[@davidp8157]

Particularly so since starting to use the CNC plasma as much, its really lifted the game, great work

[@PopaAlexandru.]

Super . I heat the piece well before I paint it and I have a bad opinion about paint sprays. The shaft must be perfectly balanced. The cut had to be V or straight. The axle is heavier on one side now.

[@wisdomycharles4117]

wonderful and amazing

[@sherryburgess6197]

cant wait until the next one

[@bccev770]

That UTV is gonna be like a bought one, maybe even better.

[@jeanfouchet2196]

Really wonderfull like each times ! I have a lot of pleasure to look at all your videos (and each times I explain to my girlfreind all that you do because mecanic isn't her favorite hobby ;-))

[@jeanfouchet2196]

Greatings from France.

[@olegmarek5313]

Very cool job!

[@sengyangchannels.]

My friend, I helped you, and you helped me catch up.

[@kakatorres1000]

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[@kenadams5504]

Cv joint means constant velocity ...drive is maintained if steering changes the joint angle. They get pitting when the rubber boot is compromised and the grease leaks out .try to check the condition of the rubber boots periodically ...replacing them is cheaper than a whole cv joint.

[@krishnakumar-zg9db]

Good job🙏🌱👍

[@punkbloater]

You scooting around on that chair to get stuff made me laugh. 😁 This thing will be a solid machine no doubt about that!

[@DonnDIY]

After getting this shop chair I think I'm never gonna walk again. 🤣

[@bigbothoee8617]

Just come across your vids very nice work and love the editing skills awesome work

[@barrosovideos2067]

A eu adoro esse tipo de trabalho parabéns meu amigo

[@thomaswykes3647]

The CV joint should slide off. Normally held on with a spring clip and will pop off with a good tap with a hammer.

[@diymasgofur8788]

👍👍👍 Bermanfaat, saya sebagai pengguna dan yang suka DIY sangat terbantu

[@welthwelth1269]

It very highly appriciatable,and the correct way u, disind also very speedy without no more delay.

[@ejtakach]

Beautiful work!👍

[@LhajBELAAIDWorkshop]

Great work bro 👌👌👌

[@zasheeboo8139]

Делал, делал привода, и опять всё переделывать. 😁👍

[@technoroblox9402]

Welcome to another episode of whier quarantine has brought me

[@abdallahessaadaoui5258]

Clean and good work 👍

[@barrywest3758]

Awesome, looking real good! 👍👍

[@yongyuthmeemuang]

Very good ❤️ like1

[@АндрейВанке-н2н]

Токарный Станок из USSR, модель 1К62, неожиданно конечно.