Worse Than I Expected!

[@jerrysmith9686]

Kudos to Shannon putting that skid plate over her head and holding it. Your a lucky man. You two make a wonderful couple having the same likes. She's also great with the filming when You guys go wheeling.

[@jeromeknasinski3862]

Professor Colt....you've done it again my friend. Expert Instructions.

[@dustys3320]

You and Shana are such a great team, a true partner for life there.

[@heartsky]

Excellent point about over tightening u-joints. After years of wrenching on semi's I found then working on something smaller, it's easy to forget that not everything needs to be really really tight. Always have to remember metal deforms when tightened past a certain point, then mating surfaces aren't flush and bearings bind.

[@offroad6309]

Love the S10, looking forward to what you end up doing. I respect that you are not just helping your kids put teaching them to help themselves. Fantastic way to do it for their long term benefit. That's what good parents should be doing. You won't be around forever to bail them out. Teaching them how to fish.

[@Sebastian001]

Shana has great taste in vehicles

[@hk45c62]

Colt, you should look into Loctite compression sealant. We called the sealant " Grapejelly". I used it in the material handling industry. It was used for sealing differentials and hydrostatic transmission cases. It seals once compressed. You should be able to find it at a heavy equipment dealer or forklift dealer. The reason for the Grapejelly nickname was it was purple and smelled like Grapejelly. It wouldn't harden unless it was compressed.

[@johnunsicker7440]

loctite 515 and 518 i think are what you are talking about used them before. They actually cure when there is no oxygen on them. Work great for some things but not others.

[@cjleon1104]

Great to see how much your channels grown

[@mjbjw77]

Thank the good LORD you have a lift. That has saved a ton of the back pain.

[@robertr4193]

Best of luck and hope the spline in the doubler holds for you at least until you can fix it correctly.

[@bobtucker8875]

Great content guys 👏 thanks for sharing 👍. Can't wait to see you guys on the trail 😉.

[@steveclark4291]

Thank you Colt for the update on how things are going there !

[@kimberlyvaughan3430]

In Az we have forests, desert, rocks, lakes and waterfalls 😊 Welcome to Arizona. God Bless Ya😊

[@geraldhoopes8515]

Quote, there is a company in Canada that makes the same transmission transfer case adapter.They're called.I believe blue frog or black frog.It does have something to do with a frog.I have talked to him a very nice people.They can get you input shafts.And they respond very quickly

[@chrishorning3937]

The worst part of reusing the worn parts is that they won't last as long now that it's been apart. They formed a wear pattern and the odds of you getting it clocked exactly the same as when you took it apart is not good. I vote for a magnum.

[@fishing_with_chaz]

@coltbuildsit if you need transfer cases or other hard parts try out lkg or Higgins LKQ is nationwide and Higgins is also nationwide so if 1 place doesnr have it possibly the other one will and they know how many miles are on the parts and they also have warranties on parts lkq is great for body parts interior trim parts transmissions engines axles frames and much more

[@garychaiken808]

Great job guys. Thank you 😊

[@JimBosGarage49]

Thanks for taking care of one of my favorite trucks. ❤

[@tommyhare1029]

This S10 is sample but very cool sir. Looking forward to what you do for the trans etc.. Thank you for your videos.

[@mikepieper4245]

Would like to see more of building on the s10. Really like this truck. Take it up to the next level. You got good skills.

[@MarkoMygun]

Love that S10 , bummer you found that wear damage 😮 Hopefully it holds up till you get back. Have Fun Guy's looking forward to next video 📹 😀

[@terrydaugherty4652]

Chevy 4.3 is just a chevy 350 with two cylinder off of it. If you do the chevy bellhousing to toyota tacoma transmission and transfer cases that will work. Worked for my old s10 when I had it. Plus toyota has a lot of aftermarket stuff for the transmission and transfer cases

[@DennisMcGrew]

great as always great content very entertaining good job

[@talon0863]

Thanks for the video, you'er a good teacher. BTW I got to say, your daughter is very pretty.

[@TheForthElement]

That S10 was an awesome build .. it would be cool to see you do a Discovery 1/Discovery 2 build like the S10 (I seen you chopping up that nice D1 lol) .. they can be awesome vehicles when given love and maintained

[@UtahOutlander]

Ya know... Smoke Show didn't have ANY issues for an entire year... until Shanna drove it on Mosquito Pass. Coincidence?! 🤔 🤔 Totally kidding, Shanna!!! 🤣😂 I'm betting Colt did some crazy wheeling that he "forgot" to film while beating on that drivetrain! 😁😂 Love you guys and your content! I always learn something and enjoy the humor along the way! Keep up the cool content you two! ❤

[@ddracing2257]

Good stuff as always Colt keep up your great work. 👍 🇺🇸🇺🇲

[@alwayslearning1015]

If they’re both junk already, I would just put that shaft in there and weld it and send it

[@petekenyon9442]

Great Show and Rhyming wit flo🎉.

[@saintgrajeda2908]

Hey saw the truck up and run. Looks great, team works makes the dream work

[@jhaedtler]

The best gaket sealer I have found is EZ-Turn Lubricant. I have used it on aircraft engines for years. Fuel and oils will NOT dissolve it

[@kc6nfv746]

I like your video you tell a good story in your video you one of the Best

[@curtisbrown9242]

I ordered that doubler kit many years ago and when it got to my house it looked like it was cut out by hand and had some ruff edges I decided right then to cut my losses and not use it for fear of miss alignment issues.

[@MacsSpecialitiesMotorsports]

How dare you try to fix a leaky! Now you have to fix something else! lol. Just Kidding excited to see the 5 speed swap and new Tcase setup

[@CORNDODGER]

So just a IDEA Colt look at a reversing PTO SHAFT from like a TW35 Ford Tractor for your input shaft it will have 1000 rpm splines on one side and 550 rpm on the other and PRETTY DAMN BOMB PROOF

[@DaddyJeepGarage]

I've been chasing that same leak for years with my custom Th350 to NP241c adapter. I had it machined to know it is good and flat and still have to reseal it at least once a year. One thing that helped was to add supports from the t-case to the bellhousing. I think it is the torque that wears on the seal.... I wonder if you could find a spot to add dowels???

[@Wesley-uo3rn]

Thx for another awesome video..

[@brianward3944]

You make everything look easy

[@earlscheets7550]

I got to admit, that is one of my favorite trucks on KZbin, FabRats wrecker is right there also.

[@LuckyWill311]

I’ve always used Ultra Grey for anything that needs to seal out oil. I’ve work on Freightliner’s for 20+ years and that’s what the factory differential seal is and only “silicone” used in Detroit engines.

[@therevdr128]

Thanks for the explanation. I was confused why you were running gear oil instead of ATF in the 231.

[@thisisatest2576]

Thanks for sharing the real world experience with the 231/231 doubler was thinking about using that for my current project. Don't the 90's GM 1/2 ton pickups use a 6-bolt round NV3500 and a 27 spline input 241C behind that for manual transmission trucks? I thought the 5 bolt pattern 231C t-case was a S-10 Pickup/Blazer only thing??? For a doubler, I used a Behemoth Drivetrain shorty strongbox to a early Bronco Dana 20 behind a Liberty NV3550 5 speed in an old Comanche built years ago. It's already a driver's side front output and can be twin sticked, no flipping of the tcase needed. You can swap a 26 spline front output shaft from a '79 Jeep Dana 20 into the Ford Dana 20 to get rid of the stock 10 spline front output shaft for more front output yoke options and there is a 32 spline rear output shaft upgrade from Wild Horses 4x4. Low range is better that the Jeep and GM version Dana 20s as well. The Ford version also has a pilot bearing between the front input shaft and rear output shaft that the Jeep Dana 20 lacks. I really liked it offroad, however, the strongbox would get too hot (I think because it didn't have a lot of fluid capacity) on the highway and blow fluid (gear oil) out of the strongbox breather tube. Tried a catch can on the vent tube with a drain tube back to the strongbox and that helped some to mitigate fluid loss via the vent tube but I was always worried about the heat on longer highway trips. In hindsight, it may have been worth trying to remove the seals from the sealed bearing separating the oiling of the dana 20 from the strongbox and set up a pump to move fluid from the 20 into the strongbox to try and address cooling/oiling, but no longer have the truck. I don't know if they still make that particular strongbox - seems like it's not listed on their site now...

[@jmit5650]

Colt next time you have a broken bolt try welding a washer on first then your nut. Great video, good luck with worn spline.

[@coltbuildsit]

I'll give it a try, thanks

[@LetTheEvilGoEast]

On your transmission jack you should be able to open the valve that lets it down and then lift the cylinder up and close the valve. Much faster. It works on a cherry picker. I think it would work the same way.

[@firemaniac]

I don't know about the compatibility, but a decade or two ago, I had a 98 Dodge Dakota with a 318, 5 spd, and 4wd. The things I remember about it the transmission was a NV3500, and a NV231D behind it, so one of the T-cases you have might be compatible. The length on the other hand, I'm not so sure about.

[@TheRenaissanceBuilder]

So im actually very curious and im going to hafto go back and re watch your s10 build, but im working on my first “rocklander” and im wondering how much the ride quality gets affected when you cage and intigrate the body to chasis. Like you seem to be fine driving the s10 on long trips but im sure theres allot of details im missing.

[@shaneharrison4775]

Have a great time in Arizona

[@nutter85]

You don't miss the -20° winters yet? Me either F that weather lol

[@rickwoods5384]

Take some caliper dimensions on those t-case parts to determine if there is something off center. If the shaft is custom made can you go to a heavier spline? Heat treatment does seem to be suspect as well.

[@raystevens687]

Yea Colt be brave and replace those parts that way you won't break down on the trail.

[@timothycarey3883]

I ran a 231 dana 300 doubler in my cherokee, i used the box 4 rocks kit.

[@theIronmerchant]

I just seen your insta post about that shaft. Crazy! Still love the S10!

[@DanChapin-io3kp]

Lose the silicone rubber, and try the flexible anaerobic sealant.

[@adayoftruthandknowledge6357]

IMO, the Doubler adapter plate is too thin. Allowing the case to flex and twist. Compare that plate to the OEM mounting plates and it seem obvious to where the problem lies. That flexing will also blow-out the gaskets.

[@kevinzimmerman2304]

I have one of those doubler kits to put in my XJ. This makes me alittle worried about going ahead with that.

[@coltbuildsit]

Might want to get that shaft hardened, they don't do that. Also the Frogfab sounds to be better version.

[@kevinzimmerman2304]

@coltbuildsit Thanks ill have to look into that, maybe I can sell the kit and try a different option.

[@loganmoran2793]

Np231/dana300 combo is what I’d like to go with then I’ll have the doubler and front dig option

[@danielbrooks1019]

Check out the NWF Eco Box. You can run a 231 or D300 behind it. I’m running a 23 spline input Eco Box behind a T19 with D300 behind the Ecobox in my Scout 800(IH v8, 1 tons, 40’s).

[@kimwatchman644]

There is a place that made gaskets. Behind the dollar store on the bend next to the river. Butler&Broadway. If not, I think they moved across the bridge by Largo tank Alignment shop area, on that street. They could make you rubber gaskets, basically any kind of gasket you need. Even thickness wise. Since the oilfield is gone. Don't know if their still around.

[@Tanner731]

on aluminum t-cases I have heard you should use an "anaerobic" type sealant, believe its red colored. heard that from toyota guys

[@Beardedwrenchgarage]

Any reason for running the gear oil in the transfer case/doubler? When I ran a np231/231 doubler years ago it called for ATF.

[@mirage6evo]

I saw someone else mention the company in the comments. FrogFab based out of Canada make a doubler kit for the 231 as well. From what research I've done on the company, a lot of people are satisfied with their product and customer service. I am planning to go with them for my 231/205 doubler setup. Makes me wonder though if their design is really that much different to prevent this from happening again?? If this same issue pops up with someone elses build who has done the same doubler set up, I may rethink using the 231 and just mate a NWF black box up to the 205.

[@robertyonkman7750]

Use anaerobic gasket maker. It's used on diesel engines for semis when mounting engine bell housings to engine blocks

[@Brennomac83]

Those G60 patrols beside the burban are getting hard to come by now in Australia.

[@JeepLJ3]

Cant you put a carrier bearing in place for the front shaft, and run a small intermediary shaft?

[@jimsdimideas5383]

If you had not said how challenging mating the two cases would be, it would not have gone so smooth on the first try. 😎😜

[@BrettFuller-e6b]

Love how you do things yourself, do the same myself, when tings get complicated I always ask the wife for a hand 💪🤗🤗

[@JW-cn6op]

They need to warranty that shaft because there is no reason for it to ever wear out unless like you say the heat treat wasn't right or ever done.You could just get a NW fab eco box and put your crawl box guts in it.

[@benjaminreinhardt259]

I would take that custom shaft to a machine shop and see about getting one made. Wouldn't bother getting another from that guy, sounds like he is flaky and the quality isn't overly impressive. Thanks for putting that info out, I am considering a doubler setup and now know I won't go that route. I am looking at that NWF ecobox / 205 setup, only reservation is cost!

[@4biddencustoms]

hay colt im building a newer s10 what springs did you use on the front ..

[@jimhillbilly0866]

Got a question for you so I changed out to a manual transfer case in my Ranger since then if I have both hubs locked in while driving I get a horrible vibration after 30 miles an hour I did have a problem with the rear drive shaft coming apart I tried to get the back in timing I might be off by 1 tooth could that be causing the vibration

[@kimwatchman644]

I seen an episode of where your drives shaft company made the spline shafts match your drives shafts. And this was just recently. You could give them a call about changing that Toyota one to match what you need.

[@briansmith1279]

What’s the plan for the suburban?

[@Moose400ex]

Maybe the limiting factory in t cases is the nv3500? Like I know it's just a little s10. But wouldn't a nv4500 be stronger and give you more options for better t- cases? The nv3500's are rink a dink stink. It's awesome you're running a 5 speed manual. To many guys want an auto on the rocks cause they don't want to be standing on a clutch all the time. So the doubler makes sense to keep everything super geared down and to a crawl. With a nv4500 you could do np205 and a 203 doubler? Advance adapters I'm sure you know can make just about any adapter as long as it's physically and mechanically possible. They get a bit pricey but the options are wild. Something over looked, how about a getrag 5 speed? Stout 5 speed trans from the first gen Cummins, that came with a np205, stack a 203 on there. Torque king has a whole page on the German getrag g360. Behind a gasser v8 it would be a stout sting almost over kill strong cast iron fully synchronized 5 speed manual trans that a no205 will bolt right up to. If your willing to loose a gear then how about a borg warner t18 or a Chevy sm465 (synchro-mesh 465) from a square body Chevy. Both nuke proof cast iron behemoth chunks of iron that np205's will bolt to. My philosophy has always been go big and over kill when it comes to transmission and t case choices. Conversion adapters and adapter plates make it possible to mix and match and pick n choose the biggest and the best. I just think the nv3500 is a limiting factor and undersized. Wonder if there's a way to get a np241 DHD from the back of a nv5600 adapted to the back of a nv3500 lol. That would be over kill a f' heh. Massive 3/4-1 ton Cummins diesel t case. DHD stands for 'diesel heavy duty'. There's the np241dld standing for 'diesel light duty'. Which was a lighter t case on the dodge Cummins 2nd gen trucks with the auto's and nv4500 5 speeds. How bout that? An nv4500 with a np241DLD! Deff need up the 4500 and do the 5th gear nut fix, that's really the only weak link that's easily addressed and fixed. That'd be over kill a f' and would crawl, you could prolly get out and walk next to it in granny first gear and the t case in low range, im sure your running a 5:13 gear sets... I dunno, some ideas to ponder. All pretty easily findable.

[@tatehogan5685]

Did the T-cases hold up?

[@heathh5657]

You need 2 dowel pins one on each side…….that tiny bit of movement that bolts only give you is way exaggerated when you add the doubler monster torque.

[@coltbuildsit]

Possible but I never have the doubler engaged🤷‍♂️ Not even when we were in Montrose.

[@offroad6309]

​@@coltbuildsityes but it still turning and transferring power. But you already know that.

[@garrickandrews7035]

Doubler or not you’re still transferring torque through the whole thing.

[@jeremyenns6033]

With that kind of wear on those splines. My guess would be something on that adapter didn't get machined correctly. Something is causing that shaft to be in a constant bind. So says me, a machinist for 20+ years.

[@coltbuildsit]

That's what I feel caused the wear, but I did find out they aren't hardened shafts either.

[@johnogan2386]

Hey when you get back from playing in the dirt over there in Arizona you might as well just come back and take that doubler setup out and go back to the original stuff you're just going to have to do with new drive shafts on that one end

[@Mohawk21-oi1nit]

WHAT THE HECK YOU BREAK THIS TIME , COLT? LUCKY YOU HAVE A YOU TUBE CHANNEL CALLED " COLT BUILDS IT"!!!!

[@haroldshobbies]

There’s definitely something out of alignment. A new shaft wouldn’t help unless the shaft is bent.

[@coltbuildsit]

Yeah, I think so too

[@yermoffroad]

It's a bummer that dude that makes that kit sucks.

[@Dodsonmonty]

How much for the Toyota to 350 setup lol. I need it for my 4x4 Chevrolet HHR.

[@snakeskinproductions7500]

The 241 and the NP 208 are bolt on's for the 3500. I know that much...🤓

[@brucea822]

I know you have got to be appreciating having a lift. Although being a tall guy, they are still not high enough {as I bump my noggin on the frame rail}

[@denislipp790]

Colt: when you polled up the S10 onto the trailer, the left brake light was out! Only the right brake light worked. Just an fyi.

[@wesmcwilliams983]

Find a local small machine shop and get them to machine an Oring groove on both sides of the smaller adapter plate.

[@LawlessOffroadAdventures]

One little vibration, notice one little leak, hardly ever goes as originally planed. But the math adds up after you got into it.

[@billwalker5883]

Makes me wonder. What is the atmosphere like when you and nate are hanging out with bleeping jeep?

[@norcoredneck]

I think they are successful in their own right and easy going enough to have moved on. The thick atmosphere in the KZbin world is FabRats/MORR.

[@shannondueling7697]

Why not do an adapter from the 4.3 to a toyota R151f or W56 transmission and then run the yota double cases?

[@coltbuildsit]

I don't think anyone makes the lefthand drop toycase adapter anymore. Pretty sure inchworm is shut down.

[@bullittdog4352]

Here..I’ll be different while spending your money..2wd nv3550 to divorce Atlas. Then you can put that case in the perfect spot and maybe even end up with an equal length drive shafts .

[@raystevens687]

So Colt maybe you can hit Merlin up for the parts you need for your S10. This is just an idea only

[@SpangsWorld]

I cut a hole in the belly of my JK to get to the top bolts of the transfer case. 😂

[@MrPhils1958]

Weld a washer to the broken stud first. You get a much better weld.

[@jimhillbilly0866]

I'd say make some thicker gaskets maybe some Permatex

[@naxja]

Why don’t you go old school , sm 465 or 420 with a Dana 300 ? I think you could even put a crawl box in front off the 300, or a np 435 with a 241 0r 231

[@coltbuildsit]

Because I want overdrive and to keep it highway speed capable.

[@naxja]

Right !.. you have deep axle gears? If you went to 4.56 or 4.88 you would run around 2700 To 3000 rpm with one of those old farm truck manuals. I had a doge np 435 mated to 231 with a Tera flex 4to1 in an xj ( wish I still had it) 36 swampers, ran not too bad on the highway. Just go nv 4500 .. old school is the new school 😂

[@stretchedout6408]

I would try a NV3550 it’s a little stronger I blew 3rd gear in a 3500

[@AttwoodsGarage]

Since both are trashed, clean and tig them.

[@robertreese5650]

When comes to rebuilding automatics, don't go cheap, do any available upgrades for durability and longevity.

[@BradWB]

You know what they say about upsidedown horseshoes, don't you? Your luck runs out. You're welcome...

[@raystevens687]

Well Colt take your Jeep Cherokee so you can work on the S10 when you get back.

[@ChuckHickl]

Dropping some Linkin Park bars there Colt?

[@justiningram2380]

Would a nv4500 off a 2500 Chevy fit

[@coltbuildsit]

Not without some major modifications to the trans tunnel I believe