This is the ULTIMATE Axle for The Race Jeep!!!

[@tiredagain6722]

Janel, since you are the only adult in the room, I salute you 🫡

[@DiscoFang]

Higgins has entered the chat.

[@Ryan-ho9tz]

I like how Rudy is smart, talky and always excited. Zack's words are short and concise, but always looks like he's questioning his life choices. Great team I really enjoy the channel guys.

[@Chris-lp3dm]

True, but without Janelle on the job the whole thing would go all to pieces.

[@RustedWrench]

Don’t forget the gear oil on these nice new axles 🤘😎 stay rad

[@Crewsy]

You’re commenting as though that’s happened before. 😂🤣😂🤣 Yes. I know he forgot in the King Cooper.

[@Chris-lp3dm]

*Over-Torqued Bolts!*

[@user-nj2jn5ld8i]

Exactly

[@weatherincorporated6088]

So very very

[@robertwalker9638]

It's a Utah thing

[@okiebob5873]

😂😂 so correct.

[@veza1199]

I have a lot of respect for the guy but at the same time there's a reason a lot of his builds fail. Far too much rushing and doing things half assed. Take the time and do it right the first time. Same with your ring and pinion. Calling it now, that axle fails.

[@williamstephenson7200]

That torque wrench will not tell you if you over tighten them

[@larryboy8821]

Sure it will, if the bolt doesn't move it's too tight.

[@DiscoFang]

@@larryboy8821 Yep. It's staggering how this is beyond understanding for some.

[@nintendogamer5472]

Tighten until it strips then back off a quarter turn.

[@trickyhickey69]

And if they move, probably broke loose the lock tight

[@Crewsy]

I came here expecting to see this comment. Such a short sighted thought to think you can properly torque something by hand when a torque wrench literally takes no extra effort.

[@benjaminreinhardt259]

Draw a 'C' through the center of your cut line to remove confusion on which line to cut. Common for pipe fitters as we have to mark numerous measurements before getting to the actual cut mark.

[@gapster46]

I don’t use a torque wrench either. 10 ft lbs my wrist pops. 24 ft lbs my elbow pops, 45 ft lbs my shoulder pops.

[@themekfrommars]

This sounds more sophisticated than my calibration of Ugga Duggas to Nm!

[@davidclauson5256]

Boys, don’t forget the oil!!!! Lol, looking forward to seeing the build videos!!

[@jasperstevenson8672]

Love the shenanigans you get yourself into.

[@poppasmurf1969]

I don't know if you have any formal training in mechanics and fabrication or just learned it all yourself growing up with your Dad. Either way your crushing it on every build and the ingenuity put in each one is top notch. Thanks for bringing us along on each one!

[@ChrisTesch87]

I'm fairly certain he did indeed learn everything from growing up in garages. Like his younger brothers.

[@poppasmurf1969]

​@ChrisTesch87 oh yeah Collen and Rhett have come a long way in a very short time. Not to mention the rest of the crew past and present.

[@gungadingo]

@@poppasmurf1969Kaulin

[@timothykrebs5319]

I second it-very well put

[@iainascott]

Rudy's a lot more professional (as a fabricator) than his Dad, and a lot more tech savvy - ie. uses CAD and his plasma table, sent the axles to a machine shop instead of shortening them himself, actually wears PPE etc. so I'm pretty sure he's had some training outside MORR. Kaulin isn't entirely home-shop-schooled either - they mentioned a little while ago he'd been to community college (or equivalent) to learn proper welding, and probably lots more.

[@dalegereaux1863]

Thank goodness Zach has arrived !

[@Jan-pw4po]

Rudy, good to hear your off the Energy Drinks

[@HaroldCundal]

Man the sunset views out that shop door will never get old. 😍

[@LordBarrington428]

The ones that didn’t move when torqued. Were obviously over torqued. 🤠

[@mmorgz6622]

Probably, but I doubt he is so inconsistent that the under torqued and over torqued bolts would be more than a couple NM apart. Certainly not enough to be an issue. 🙄

[@tunafish3216]

Wow with the price of that housing you would have thought they would have made it right to start with !

[@timewithtofu]

Don’t forget the gear oil!

[@_ltor]

I'm almost certain those inner Cs are supposed to be an interference fit. Heat the inner c with a torch and freeze the tube, set them and let it lock in place. The majority of the strength comes from the interference fit that you ground off

[@kstricl]

I would say ideally, yes. But, Rudy stated he may have to adjust the camber out on the lake bed once the truck is together, which is why he only tacked them to the tubes. Once he's happy with the alignment he can fully weld the C on both sides and it will never move again.

[@garychaiken808]

Great job guys. Thank you 😊

[@LawrenceTolman]

Can’t wait to see this Jeep in action!

[@DarthPleiades]

6:45 oh we never seen Matt do that with the shims , interesting I never knew that, that's neat

[@RobertFitch-e4x]

It's your build,other can kiss off. What's the most could happen, Boom . Smile and keep on building.

[@BLAZIN_B18C1]

Exactly💯

[@briansavage4932]

Like father like son when it comes to torque wrenches lol!!! You're doing just fine Rudy.

[@themekfrommars]

Mental note: TACKED ON!

[@helloneighbor11]

I was thinking this too. Such an easy thing to forget later. Fingers crossed

[@bdalton0295]

Make sure you lock your stuff up at night and any time your not right there watching it! Theft was terrible last year and you've got a lot of stuff with you.

[@Classicrestomod]

Never seen anything stolen in 15 years. It’s happened but rare.

[@helloneighbor11]

Theft at KOH? I'm not surprised, but it's unfortunate

[@marlobreding7402]

Top Tip...don't install the pinion o-ring till you are happy with the setup. You might accidentally cause a leak.

[@lesfillin]

That was very interesting watching you create a new axle with all blank parts.

[@gilligantheyahoo]

"I'm using a torque wrench because this needs to be perfect!" "The gear patterns good enough, doesn't have to be perfect!" Love it!!! 😂

[@marcdavidson3676]

Rudy cracks me up, but its also clear that with his humility and wry sense of humor that he will every bit of the mentor/teacher that his dad is.

[@Michael666CA]

You spelt hack wrong

[@myanu0072]

Rudy, I've only got one thing to say about you "YOU'RE AWESOME" Aloha

[@Duce7753]

You two Gomers, your chiropractors and back doctors are going to love you both. Moving those axles by hand! You drop them, doing damage to them, or worse yet yourselves. DON'T make me come down there.

[@ldvan100]

I'm one of those Gomers in my younger years, if I couldn't pick it up and move it, it was nailed or welded down.. Paying for it now that I'm 70yrs old.. Already had 5 knee surgeries, 2 back surgeries, 1 shoulder surgery.. Go ahead and say it, YOU DUMB SHIT!!! When your 6'7" @ 275lbs you think you can move the world, and I did a few times or was that the vertebra in my back crushing?? LMBO.. I can laugh at my own stupidity now....

[@jamessmith7691]

My hats off for venturing into this new realm of fabrication. Good luck.

[@mfamos]

absolutely killing it. bravo on the outro: focused on content and AUDIO vs. anything flashy. we appreciate it. love the build

[@aksasquatch49th]

If your torque wrench acts like that, you’ve most likely over tightening all your bolts. You should use the torque wrench when the bolt is still loose.

[@DesertGeezers]

Guessing at proper torque is a lot like representing yourself in court. Only a fool does it.

[@olspanner]

@@DesertGeezers Spot on sport!

[@carycupka4081]

Torque too loose = fastener fails elegantly; Torque too tight = fastener fails catastrophically.

[@banzaiib]

@@DesertGeezers or... if it seems dumb, but it works... no one cares... because the internet will still tell you to use a torque wrench.

[@DesertGeezers]

@banzaiib ....take pride in your work by doing it properly and correctly. When you have sponsors gifting you expensive parts, don't disrespect them by ruining their product because you were showing off your guess work. Hubris will bite you every time.

[@tatehogan5685]

Torque is important for the sake of stretching the bolts to the proper amount. They work like springs and if you over stretch a spring it won't go back to it's shape. If a bolt is over tightened it will not maintain proper tension on the psrt it's securing. Also it keeps even tension, ever done a brake job and had the rotors feel warped when tightening wheel studs with an impact? The differing tension causes radial imperfections or something like that.

[@tomhutchins1046]

Your correct about stretch BUT A short bolt that's all threads has very little stretch. The idea is tight and red lock tight. And yes his tightening and then test torqueing is all wrong. lets see matts use of claw hammers no tape measure's or no torque wrenches could that be the issue? look at the design of the first wrecker designed on cad (with TOM TOM the mechanical engineer's) help then look at the second one done just on a whim no real plan.

[@donaldhalls2189]

A Torque Rench isn't only to get it tight enough but also so you don't over stretch the bolt's 😂, thanks for sharing, all the best

[@michaeldavis9287]

I will arrive at the lake bed 20 Jan. I'll look you up.

[@jasonblaschka6216]

Rudy you’ll want to have some tilt on the face of the housing for driveline angle. You might as well start with at least a few degrees added in before you completely burn it in.

[@JacobShepherdEngineer]

The bolt not moving could mean they're over torqued, but based on the bolts barely moving tells you you're definitely close.

[@chrisparola3949]

Wow ! That sunset when you were hauling out that axel was amazing sure sign of good luck.

[@mmkevguy7973]

23:10 i'd run that pattern Ruddy! Great video, can't wait for the next!!

[@69soulseeker]

Loved the "armchair expert" comment, so true. It's always the people that have never done this type of work, that know best. Some people may actually know what to do. However, they think for whatever reason it best to do it their way, or there is only the one way it can be done. Some people don't get there are many different ways to do things in most cases. Sometimes education gets in the way of some really good wrenching!

[@anthonycrumb9810]

Take it from and old man that used to think if I could lift it I should, BAD PLAN YOUNG MAN!! It will catch up with you.

[@jeffmcdonald101]

I've been commenting how nice it was of you to edit out the grinder/ impact noises etc. It seems music is creeping in to replace it. I'd prefer just dulled workshop noise. I'd actually take the full volume grinder over the music. Wishing you all the best in this build. Super stoked for you!

[@BLAZIN_B18C1]

Working on plenty of vehicles during the years you get a feel for how tight bolts need to be, I have never used a torque wrench🤘🏼💪🏼🦅🇺🇸

[@dougoberst9018]

You probably don't read instructions either, first sign of a hack

[@kjjeep2718]

This should be fun to watch.

[@purpleroadster7306]

if you can actually pull this build off and line up at the race ill be thoroughly impressed! its stressful and hard enough building stuff in my own shop let alone in another state in the middle of the desert hats off for even trying!

[@wlb-85]

Hope you are thinking about safety when you are out there in the wilderness! Stay alert, and stay strapped!

[@krisbarnard1684]

I know how you feel rudy I havnt had a rockstar in 1314 days.. and every time i see one i still want one

[@Mbrand721]

372 days here since my last energy drink. Nobody understands how much I want a Birthday Cake Bash Bang. I commend you🫡

[@paulbell1522]

Boys! Lift with your back, not your knees!😂

[@ericfenimore3618]

Once u got 10 or more years in this field u really can be torque wrench u just get that feel I'm usually 94% on the money when I do mine

[@radioguybigd]

Work smarter not harder. I thought you were the smartest "Matt Jr."? What an amazing sunset.

[@tigersbaseball1989]

You got this Rudy! Looking forward to following this build. Much Love!

[@georgehansonjr57]

nice e sunset 👍

[@kimberlyvaughan3430]

Happy New Year and good luck 😊

[@billholt1448]

Ya gots love a guy that can prove [in his mind] that he is right. Even if it’s torquing bolts.

[@lonhoschar1943]

Nice video, Rudy!! Man, those are some good-looking axles!! Almost a shame to get them all dirty!! ALMOST!!!

[@adamchaffee6536]

Ask Rory about red locktite on ring gear bolts.

[@adamcc0000]

2:15 would the bolts move if they were over-torqued? 😊

[@JeremyDuggan-c2r]

Don't forget the gear oil........great video

[@stacenhartland9777]

Can’t wait for the camping trip!

[@johnkranz4004]

Nice work Rudy and Janel Happy New Year

[@keithbarber9004]

Sorry Rudy Me again. I'm not sure but I think that when you set up this type of diff, as well as pinion depth and back lash you also have to set the drag on the crown wheel. You don't just nip the two end adjuster screws up and hope for the best. I'm sure if I'm wrong someone will shoot me down. But previously when I've done the job you've just shown I've used a balance scale to set the drag. Who knows 🤷

[@ldvan100]

Not going to shoot at you but YES, I was thinking the same thing until I saw him taking the official 2 hole preload on the carrier bearings.. Only 1 short scene where he did it but he did do it.. Good looking out....

[@launceherron]

Awesome axle

[@cecilgarbe1556]

I learned some good tips on building complete axel systems. But on loading the trailer why didn’t you just back the trailer in the shop and use your engine hoist to load them when you get to be 50 60 or 70 your body will be asking the same thing. 😢 😀

[@rosendofj40bigblock7]

Good job man,

[@Pablo17]

Rudy those bolts are OVER TIGHT

[@MarkoMygun]

Dude , Bro Rudy that was low down and despicable you said this video 📹 Zack can you kick Rudy in the behind for us ,thank you. Well can't wait for the next video, safe travels guy's.

[@JW-cn6op]

Its too late now but I would have suggested making that short side 3-4" longer so theres room for brackets to weld on the tube and to get the diff lined up more with the t-case. Having a down and sideways angle on that front driveline is going to cause extreme vibration at 10mph let alone 60plus in the desert.

[@MagentaRV]

23:09 nice pattern. ;)

[@yellads]

Well done on dropping the red bull, now you gotta remember fruit juice is almost pure sugar too lol

[@mattmatthews7975]

Rudy you need to get some Walter Enduro-flex turbo flap discs… I really wish I would’ve found these at the beginning of my Jeep build. They are way more expensive, but they cut so much faster and last WAY longer than any other disc I’ve ever seen

[@jeffersonstatefan]

Rad charger forgotten weld led to a trail breakdown. Mini cooper was forgotten oil in the diff Guessing those tacked on C’s will be forgotten and a wheel is coming off mid race this go around.

[@norcoredneck]

They’ll be heathers with the brake lines.

[@MrGviscarra]

He "accidentally" forgot to put in the diff oil..

[@helloneighbor11]

If they don't get welded it won't make it mid race. Johnson valley is rough

[@tomhutchins1046]

Its best to wash out the threads and bolts in the ring gear with brake clean then use red locktight. Or they will come loose. Also tightening then checking with a torque wrench does not work due to break away torque the torque wrench needs to be moving at least 1/8 of a turn before it clicks. oh and look up unsprung weight its really important. When your prepping a car you have to think critical what could possibly go wrong and address it before you leave the shop. the old confident no measuring , no planning it wont make no difference will bite you in the --- in that race. Good luck

[@Derpderpy1]

Please make some videos of finishing and then driving one of these builds. Wheres the jeep truck? Is the mini good offroad?

[@donaldhalls2189]

I know your young and strong, but I would be using the engine crane to move thing's only takes one rong move and you could regret it, 😮 thanks for sharing, all the best

[@dalegereaux1863]

I'm not sure how comfortable I am with you doing all this work without Zach's supervision. 🤔😬😉

[@jmjm6607]

Great job again.

[@jefftabor595]

Enjoying the build.

[@gordonjohnson405]

Cherokee XJs towing capacity is 3,500 lbs without a load leveler, 5,000 with. If you have a tranny cooler the power train will do more than that, easy. But over 3,500 the trailer throws the jeep around pretty easy. You won't want to go more than about 50-55MPH. Less with wind.

[@chopperchuck]

609 axils! hell yeah!

[@masterbates7016]

Your dad said he was going to race the Baja but then didn't do it this year like he said he was going to. Hopefully you don't follow in his footsteps. His bills also take forever. Yours you are pretty concise and don't stop until it's done. Maybe you will actually go to the race like you say you're going to unlike him

[@MartinRanger65]

I enjoy your REAL adventures! I’m an old HotRod Home Builder! 400hp mustang and 5.0 swapping Ranger 4X4 4.10 8.8 trac loc STAY KOOL 👨🏻‍🦳 OG day 1 subscriber

[@TheMindOfMoody]

i love the little pretty woman giggle you let off 😂😂

[@roberthood9525]

They make Wilwood calipers that are dual piston calipers that will fit perfectly on your rear axle. They are a direct replacement for those chevy calipers you put on the rear axle. No modifications and no special brake pads or hoses.

[@thomasleonard9685]

Wilson’s expensive. Rudy is a young buck. Cash is limited

[@tomhutchins1046]

@@thomasleonard9685 The un sprung weight on that thing is terrible. he will think he is trying to off road race a loaded semi

[@randyweishaar3316]

Rudy, how are you liking this massive windstorm? I hope you don't get sand in all of your new parts and diffs!

[@Rudysadventureanddesignreal]

It’s not too bad where we’re at

[@dutchloveRC]

Just dont forget to add the special sauce to the front diff 😜

[@badd_shotgaming4772]

Ruff Stuff is an awesome company! I have their frame stiffeners on my 00 XJ.

[@stephenverry5080]

@rudy The torque wrench beginning reminds me of your dad, like father like son 🤣

[@6226superhurricane]

missing a couple of bolts in the rear pinion housing, don't forget.

[@johnkraemer3600]

Pattern looks fine Rudy Could see it 😂

[@ctown6971]

2:17 The torque wrench thing must be in the genes. Get that from Daddy.

[@wesmcwilliams983]

What’s the plan for inner axle seals? Mainly on the front.

[@davidstaines5440]

Nice work rudy Hope it goes well

[@raystevens687]

Hay Rudy that shaft looks a little to short to put springs are you going to use different set up for your spring set up.

[@larrygriffin3171]

Nice work yall

[@chasepuzon6893]

Bad ass Can’t wait

[@dennismorrow8282]

AWESOME WORK AS ALWAYS. ANY CHANCE WE CAN GET A LINK FOR THOSE UNIT BEARING CUPS YOU USED, BEEN LOOKING FOR A GOOD SET FOR A BIT. ANY WAY LOVE THE SET UP 👍

[@greasemonkey4god]

Too much caster will actually cause death wobble also… 8 is pretty high

[@emtjc1986]

curious as to why you went low pinion in the front axle over high pinion? I know when I was building my front axle everyone told me to ditch the low pinion because the high pinion version was like 30% stronger in my XJ. I know it is only a Dana 30 but figured the numbers would be close to the same.

[@JimNutt]

Don't forget the diff fluid....