Hot bodies 1/8 diffs

[Overdriven]

I've never had an issue with anything getting inside my FLM bulks. I've run through water, let snow melt on them, fine sand, never found anything inside. If you're worried about it, I'd just smear a super thin film of silicone on one half, bolt it together and wipe off any excess. Last thing you want to do is start modifying the mating surface. Its perfectly flat because its cnc'd, you're almost guaranteed to mess that up trying to do anything by hand.

I'll have to keep that in mind when doing mine as well. I need to get the diffs apart and shims installed and see to it that it all goes together as well. I'd like to take step by step photos after doing a dry run or two make sure it fits. Hardest part about doing this FLM hybrid build has been lack of information or I should say pics so people can get a better understanding. If I can do it nicely a youtube video might be in order as it'll be on the net for a quick reference as well.

[cmac]

Great news I just re-assembled my front diff and the new pinion gear did the trick. It's smooth as butter now. It's time to begin final assembly. It's about time, I've just been working towards this point since spring and it is the end of the summer now. Just in time for the fall......not! it's going to 103 for the next two days then 104, and 106F!!!! on Saturday. I hope Weather Channel.com is wrong.

[cmac]

Well I had a bit of a set back last night. I was reading one of the threads about slippers. The guy has a heavier truck and was having lots of trouble with the slipper just spinning. He rebuilt it and really tried to tighten down the retaining ring to put more presure on the pressure plates. Well I tried to do the same and both of the wave springs broke on me. I have more on order and I might try to add an extra wave spring unless you guys think that is a bad idea.

Originally Posted by cmac

Well I had a bit of a set back last night. I was reading one of the threads about slippers. The guy has a heavier truck and was having lots of trouble with the slipper just spinning. He rebuilt it and really tried to tighten down the retaining ring to put more pressure on the pressure plates. Well I tried to do the same and both of the wave springs broke on me. I have more on order and I might try to add an extra wave spring unless you guys think that is a bad idea.

Don't go with the extra spring. Go this route,


http://kershawdesigns.com/

Once at the page click products, click new emaxx, bottom left click "Heavy Duty Slipper Spring" Hope this works for you.

You bringing this topic up reminded me that I need to get one ordered. I've been meaning to order one for a long time but kept getting sidetracked with other areas of the vehicle.

[cmac]

Originally Posted by dtnel

Don't go with the extra spring. Go this route,


http://kershawdesigns.com/

Once at the page click products, click new emaxx, bottom left click "Heavy Duty Slipper Spring" Hope this works for you.

You bringing this topic up reminded me that I need to get one ordered. I've been meaning to order one for a long time but kept getting sidetracked with other areas of the vehicle.

Is this designed to be used with Mike's slipper?

Originally Posted by cmac

Is this designed to be used with Mike's slipper?

I don't know if It's compatible or not.

[suicideneil]

No, it is not- KD's heavy duty spring is only for the stock emaxx transmission- the spring in Mike's Slipperential unit is about 3 times larger & totally different...

[cmac]

Well guys, I made some great progress today. I have begun final assembly this morning. I have all the parts that I need. unless I break something. I have been able to reassemble the the chassis. I got the front and rear diffs sorted out. I reassembled the slipperential and put 300k diff oil in there. I have the main chassis the center diff mounted as well as the front and rear diffs. I was able to pick up a set of UE Titanium CVD's last week on Ebay (95.00 US and in great shape). They are mounted as well. I will post picks soon. My youngest son turns one on Tuesday(Happy Birthday Ethan) and we are having his party today so as you guys can imagine I won't get any more time on it today. I hope to have most of the truck assembled tomorrow.
Mike.

[cmac]

Well this is the progress so far. I'm just trying to make sure I take my time and do this right. I'm using locktite on everything and going slow.

[cmac]

More pics.

[cmac]

Next order of business, reassemble shocks with 80wt oil. Mount ESC plate,Steering assembly, and electronics. I will post more pics soon.

[cmac]

So I had the chance to work on it a little more. I was able to reassemble the shocks and put 80wt. oil in them. I put the wheels and receiver box just to show what they will look like. I put the cross braces on the front and back, and I put Locktite on more of the parts.

[cmac]

More pics.


Mounted the ESC plate.

[George16]

Looks really great!! Are you planning to run/bash this thing or is it going to be a shelf queen?