I'm BLUE Posted June 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 Love all the progress, I really need to work on mine. Sucks going to school, and having a low paying job. Thanks Prime ! Not much progress here though ... I'm like a fawking turtle with progress stuff ... :lol: Going to school is one of the best things to do = earn more money in future = moar datsun to play with ! :devil: :lol: 1 Quote Link to comment
Kirden Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 OR, Be adopted by DTP = Play with his Datsuns = Bitch when he won't let you drink his beer :devil: 2 Quote Link to comment
72240z Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 Nice, I love my 4.11, so much fun. Actually thinking about going even further to a 4.44 when I pick up a subi dif lol. Those shafts are interesting. It looks like you could use maxima companion flanges and adapt those pick up shafts to have bolt in zx cv's on the cheap. 1 Quote Link to comment
I'm BLUE Posted June 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 OR, Be adopted by DTP = Play with his Datsuns = Bitch when he won't let you drink his beer :devil: :lol: Nice, I love my 4.11, so much fun. Actually thinking about going even further to a 4.44 when I pick up a subi dif lol. Those shafts are interesting. It looks like you could use maxima companion flanges and adapt those pick up shafts to have bolt in zx cv's on the cheap. :lol: nice Jay that's good to know (really) ! I've been itching to try it ! Geebus 4.44 ... :rofl: ... :devil: ... that be a screamer !! Right !!! I was thinking they were cool as well.... and adaptable to something , but brain wandered off (like usual lol) Holy crap ... I never thought about that ( then again I've never have worked on those years of maxi's ... so ... yeah ... I fail) Dang ... that's a sweet concept ... I won't stop thinking about that now lol. Quote Link to comment
72240z Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 I havent locked that choice in yet, 3500 rpm to do 75mph may get old after a couple hours on the highway lol. 1/4 mile monster though :-)Ya they look like the same 6 bolt pattern as the maxi/zx shafts. Even if they dont match there is so much meat you could just redrill it however. Then on the wheel side the 1st gen maxi companion flanges are the same pattern as the zx cv's for sure and are bolt on for s30's. Seems like a REALLY cheap and easy way to get cvs for you lol. I'm going to get a cheap subi dif and weld up my own shafts using zx cvs and the maxi companion flanges I've had squirreled away for like 5 years. Not looking forward to it that nut on there is what like 5000000lbs of tq to spec? lmao then having to peen it after too... joy 1 Quote Link to comment
I'm BLUE Posted June 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 I havent locked that choice in yet, 3500 rpm to do 75mph may get old after a couple hours on the highway lol. 1/4 mile monster though :-) Ya they look like the same 6 bolt pattern as the maxi/zx shafts. Even if they dont match there is so much meat you could just redrill it however. Then on the wheel side the 1st gen maxi companion flanges are the same pattern as the zx cv's for sure and are bolt on for s30's. Seems like a REALLY cheap and easy way to get cvs for you lol. I'm going to get a cheap subi dif and weld up my own shafts using zx cvs and the maxi companion flanges I've had squirreled away for like 5 years. Not looking forward to it that nut on there is what like 5000000lbs of tq to spec? lmao then having to peen it after too... joy lol..75mph at 3500rpm... yeah but it'd be worth it .. for the first 2-weeks ... lol 1/4 mile ... now there's a though lol :devil: Cool Cool... EXACTLY ! yup yup just re-position/re-drill if the pattern doesn't match ... indeed ! OH !!! I didn't realize that at all about the 1st gen maxima companion flanges... Thanks for the info :thumbup: ( I had assumed something of the nature , but wasn't sure lol ) Geese... you're braver than I am. Sounds like a killer lil combo though for sure... :ninja: :rofl: ... no I think that nut is only about 3,000,000 ft lb's .... stop exagerating ... :lol: Well sh#$ ... looks like I know nothing about maxima's .... lolol .... need more reading ! Quote Link to comment
MicroMachinery Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 Wow, look at all those pics of legitimate work! I never realized what exactly the process is to swap out stub shafts.. now I know. Keep it up, that 4:11 is gonna be awesome in your Z, bro.. I need to drop a car or two off at your place, then maybe they'll get done B) 1 Quote Link to comment
I'm BLUE Posted June 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 Wow, look at all those pics of legitimate work! I never realized what exactly the process is to swap out stub shafts.. now I know. Keep it up, that 4:11 is gonna be awesome in your Z, bro.. I need to drop a car or two off at your place, then maybe they'll get done B) Yeah bro ! It's nice to get the small stuff started ya know :lol: You and me both. I didn't realize the stub shaft swap was this straight forward (literally like changing oil in my case). Honestly.. I was a bit timid into "believing" it could be just that straight-forward , and decided to do moar research before attempting. Yesterday I finally said "fawk it.. let's do this !" and pulled out the old shafts ... counted splines ... a-ok ... swapped in new ... whatta know ? I guess I got lucky , and didn't end up with an R180 that I had to swap out those pesky buttons from a donor R180 in order to make things work :). Thanks mang ,,, I will keep it up :thumbup: ,,, or die on my couch not trying............ :lol: .... Awwww yeah... I'm looking forward to the 4.11 swap from a 3.36 ... should be drastic .... of course the complimentary 5spd will have to go with anything above 3.70 gears ... :sneaky: :rofl: .... I'm not sure your cars are safe in my hands ...... are you ok with a datsun or two of yours being painted blue while at DTP's datsun therapy center ? ( I hear it's ran by one droolling trolling bass-turd that's not sure how to tie his shoes half the time..) awww yeah.... TURTLE POWER !!! Quote Link to comment
PrimeLuxeZ Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 Thanks Prime ! Not much progress here though ... I'm like a fawking turtle with progress stuff ... :lol: Going to school is one of the best things to do = earn more money in future = moar datsun to play with ! :devil: :lol: Exactly what is going to happen. Especially when you get a good paying job and have no kids. 1 Quote Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 Forgot I had this set ,,, lol you just changed my life...... WANT ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment
I'm BLUE Posted June 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 Exactly what is going to happen. Especially when you get a good paying job and have no kids. GOOD MAN !! Keep on Keeping on Prime... :thumbup: you just changed my life...... WANT ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That's great to hear... I posted those pictures specifically hoping someone would find them useful :thumbup: I bought mine from Harbor Freight years ago ... a couple times ... I Use a soft mallet , rubber mallet or dead-blow hammer... against the aluminum handle :) Quote Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 ive bought sockets that are the same size as a few diff seals in the past just to do what that kit does and i bet iut costs 1/2 what the socket cost me for an axel seal on my truck.... the more you know :/ Quote Link to comment
darrel Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 I didn't notice, but did you put grease on the side seals? Also, I'm curious about the dimensions on the stub axles you pulled out. ID on the flange and dimensions on the holes. but can't explain it, i guess I will have to take a pic and do some marking. They look like the same flange for turbo and 2+2 on the axle shaft. 1 Quote Link to comment
I'm BLUE Posted June 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 ive bought sockets that are the same size as a few diff seals in the past just to do what that kit does and i bet iut costs 1/2 what the socket cost me for an axel seal on my truck.... the more you know :/ The more you know is right ! ... I don't know near enough of anything and realize how little I really know overtime more and more... :rofl: ... Sockets are still a good way to go in many situations depending on whats needed right eh ? :) (block of wood to) I didn't notice, but did you put grease on the side seals? Also, I'm curious about the dimensions on the stub axles you pulled out. ID on the flange and dimensions on the holes. but can't explain it, i guess I will have to take a pic and do some marking. They look like the same flange for turbo and 2+2 on the axle shaft. I ended up smearing gear oil on the seals before shafts were bolted in. lol ... looks like you , 72240z , and I are all curious about the stub axles that came out. Nice clarification on the pic ! I'll measure that and report back to ya ! It is interesting to say the least. Quote Link to comment
I'm BLUE Posted June 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 --- Starter --- (more small stuff..) Picked this "believed to be good" 280zx gear reduction unit up for my BLUE z ! :) Pulled out the old starter I had to scrounge around for a couple washers for the top starter bolt.. needed to be shimmed as it bottomed out to early.. doh ! :D Took about 2-seconds to install this ... :lol: You can see the two extra washers on the top starter bolt in this picture.. Quote Link to comment
I'm BLUE Posted June 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 ---- Front Brakes ---- ( yup you guess it even more tiny tasks... :lol: ) Decided to slap on the ceramic pads today , and inspect the front brakes/hardware/clean + lube = happy BLUE. I'm going to cheat on how I'm doing the pads ... won't be pulling the caliper... muahahha :sneaky: I bought some supplies. loosen wheels in a criss-cross pattern. Pulled the tire off and stuck under the car in-case it decided to try to murder me... Brakes look a little rusty.. :-/ not to bad really. Pads have plenty of life.. and hardware looks mucked up :-/ Sprayed it all down with brake clean before touching. (2) slider pins retain the pads and keep them located. A tool points to the top one in this pic Both pins are held/retained in by a retaining pin ( I can't remember the name of it atm lol der derrrrr ). Stuck a sharp tool in there to get a "grip". Slid it all the way onto the shaft then YANKED it ... very little chance it goes anywhere if done right. one more post... Quote Link to comment
I'm BLUE Posted June 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 Bottom pin located. Hooked a sharp tool into the retainer and yanked (gently). Both retainers look like this. Slid out the top pin.. Slid out the bottom pin.. It's very evident both pins will either need to be cleaned up inspected quickly and/or replaced entirely. ^^^ I opted to clean them with a wire wheel and stick them back in as that's what I was working with for the day :) Pulled in the inner anti-rattle clip Pulled the outter anti-rattle clip Both of these had plenty of "spring". lol.... cheater cheater pumpkin eater ... lol New ceramic pads have sparkly stuff on them... gold sparkly ... :blink: :ninja: :ninja: :ninja: Outer pad ,,, lubed up ,,, and slid in. Inner pad ... lubed up ,,, and slid in Pins , shims , pads , contact points all lubed ! Old pads. I'm normally not taken in by marketing , but I like this... lol Passenger's side taken inspected , cleaned , taken apart , cleaned + lubed , then back together. New pads.. and rest is all lubed up Quote Link to comment
I'm BLUE Posted June 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 Front brakes are done ,,, will check/inspect/clean/replace rear's soon if need be .... Off the bat = The ceramic pads feel good... they feel quite a bit better than the previous pads that were there. I'll give it some time and brake them in... I may end up refreshing/re-sealing the entire brake system regardless ... we shall see. ...... hmmmm looks like I must wash and wax Blue soon .... ... And figure out a rear-bumper .... soon .... ( I have something cooking , but not sure how it will lay out ... til then ! ) :ninja: Quote Link to comment
darrel Posted June 13, 2013 Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 Where did you get the 4.11 r180 from? Front axle on a 4x4 720? Quote Link to comment
I'm BLUE Posted June 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 Where did you get the 4.11 r180 from? Front axle on a 4x4 720? Yes sir ! Straight off a 720 front end. I'm sure you're well aware already of this though ! Some are 4.11 front diff's are a bit harder to find in my area sometimes... more 4.375's are lying around that I have noticed. I suppose there are other gear-sets/ratio's , but I am not a savy 720 guy ... ( don't quote me entirely ) I just grab a paint stick ... then mark the pinion and stub axle ... and count the ratio's to find what I want ... lazy I know ... :lol: (then confirm). Quote Link to comment
izzo Posted June 13, 2013 Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 ill trade you a blue wagon for a blue z car? :lol: 1 Quote Link to comment
I'm BLUE Posted June 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 ill trade you a blue wagon for a blue z car? :lol: :lol: :cool: Why do that when we can glue them together .... front 510 one end .... front z on other .... 50% custody .... more negative camber .... 0 cargo space .... Do we make tow behind trailers with what's left of the 2 ? :rofl: Quote Link to comment
Kirden Posted June 13, 2013 Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 Holy hell, I want one... That thing looks retardid, but seems to have some get up and go, even if it is dangerous :P 1 Quote Link to comment
I'm BLUE Posted June 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 I didn't notice, but did you put grease on the side seals? Also, I'm curious about the dimensions on the stub axles you pulled out. ID on the flange and dimensions on the holes. but can't explain it, i guess I will have to take a pic and do some marking. They look like the same flange for turbo and 2+2 on the axle shaft. Darrel, ID of flange (yellow) = 4 1/8" inches (dang close either way) Edge to Edge of each hole (red) marked line criss-cross fashion measurement (both same distance) = 3 7/16" inches (dang close either way) I hope that's what you were looking for. Quote Link to comment
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