OPTaiva Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 So the rear diff cradle is now in version 3. Today I started the final mount which will allow the diff to pivot based on the diff crown position relative to the axle outputs where the Ford diff previously relied on a mount located totally off position on the alloy diff cap. I have a few options on how to complete the rear mount now from dual bush set ups which would mean sectioning the pipe in the pic 50mm inward of both brackets on either side, to a singular set up mid point, at this stage I am still tossing up which path to go down although the latter is becoming the prefered option the more I ponder about it. Stay tuned, the old rectangular RHS mustache bar is now on the scrap heap and a totally new set up is on its way, there is a hint as to what it will be in the pics, lets see who can pick up on it. Cheers John Looking really good John and I look forward to what you have come up for the mustache bar! Your build really is top notch! -Olli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sirpent Posted April 29, 2016 Author Share Posted April 29, 2016 (edited) Looking really good John and I look forward to what you have come up for the mustache bar! Your build really is top notch! -Olli Hi Olli Thanks for the thumbs up, but doesn’t compare to your endeavours I ran into a few small hiccup’s when I went to do the test fit, the mounts where 15mm to far forward, and as I suspected but hoped wouldn’t be the case, the old moustache bar cross member mount and the diff hat are not seeing eye to eye which means that it will require notching to fit this gargantuan LSD diff "My Bad" So as always, when you hit a brick wall like this, you start to re-evaluate the set up and I came up with the following arguments that I threw at myself. #1 The poly mounts will probably mean limited absorption, and a harsher ride! #2 The forward mounts are very large #3 Simpler off the shelf rubber mounts would probably solve issues #1 and #2 Therefore...................................... I’m now looking at using these instead which should not only function better but also unclutter the cradle and free up more space, I'm just waiting for the supplier to get back to me with a price. I will hold off on pics until I have decided which way I go forward from here. Cheers John Edited April 29, 2016 by Sirpent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sirpent Posted May 7, 2016 Author Share Posted May 7, 2016 OK from daily updates back to weekly ones. This week I started a new role so gone are the days of being able to get up each day for 3 weeks and knock down the to do list. I bit the bullet and ordered 2 of the mounts I mentioned in my previous post and it was the Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrse of the century ! These are actually used on Land Rover Free Lander's as a single forward differential mount, I was planning to use 2 up front but after a bit of an eye ball fit up and placement today, there will now be 2 up front and 2 at the rear which will solve all my problems. The rubber bushes in these mounts can be pressed out and replaced, and the aluminium mounts are robust considering a single one is used on a diff up front, don't think I will have any issues with failures using 4 of them. Being Mothers Day this weekend, no work on the Zed, but I'm ordering 2 more of these mounts today so next weekend it's full steam ahead. Cheers John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disepyon Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 Nice comeback with the Land Rover mounts! Wonder if the rubber bushings will last for a little while, thinking it should since its made for a land rover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sirpent Posted May 14, 2016 Author Share Posted May 14, 2016 Nice comeback with the Land Rover mounts! Wonder if the rubber bushings will last for a little while, thinking it should since its made for a land rover. well I ordered another set so 4 of them are going into the mix now, and after market poly replacements are available which just press into the old housings so think Im on a safe path with this set up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sirpent Posted May 22, 2016 Author Share Posted May 22, 2016 Yup I'm nuts, its confirmed, ripped into the old mounts today (Which happened to be Version 2) after securing the diff in its true position and fabricated the 1st of 4 new (Version 3) mounts which took me 6 hours. As I said, nuts, hopefully the next 3 don't take me 18 hours. Cheers John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disepyon Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Hehe I know how you feel when you think this part shouldn't take long to fabricate, but ends up taking most of the day. I feel like that all the time. Your diff mounting is looking fantastic, keep it up man. Just a side note, I took one of your ideas and somewhat incorporated it into what I am making. Not an exact copy of what you did. Told myself why in the heck am I redoing it stock, and then I thought about what you did to beef up the area and said I can do what he did but a little differently. Just wait and see.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sirpent Posted May 23, 2016 Author Share Posted May 23, 2016 (edited) Hehe I know how you feel when you think this part shouldn't take long to fabricate, but ends up taking most of the day. I feel like that all the time. Your diff mounting is looking fantastic, keep it up man. Just a side note, I took one of your ideas and somewhat incorporated it into what I am making. Not an exact copy of what you did. Told myself why in the heck am I redoing it stock, and then I thought about what you did to beef up the area and said I can do what he did but a little differently. Just wait and see.. LMAO One of my idea's bastardized and incorporated into your build !!!!!!!!!!!! I'm flattered that my amateurist idea's have inspired you and I'm figuring it must be something to do with the tension rod mounts? If I'm right, well yep mine is beefed up because it supports the dog legs in the chassis which were the weakest links, I kind of like them also as they look 18th century iron work overkill LOL The diff mounts are really going to work well "I HOPE" Edited May 23, 2016 by Sirpent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stock Car Mafia Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Man your work is great! I really dig the creativity and thought that has gone in to that diff mount. I can just imagine the time that has gone in to thinking it out and actually trying to execute. Keep up the solid work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sirpent Posted May 24, 2016 Author Share Posted May 24, 2016 Man your work is great! I really dig the creativity and thought that has gone in to that diff mount. I can just imagine the time that has gone in to thinking it out and actually trying to execute. Keep up the solid work! I have to laugh at some of you boys in the States when you pay me homage, seriously some of the work you guys are doing is some of the best I have seen in the "Z" community, you included SCM ! I hack away and eventually get it right, in the end if it isn't I trash it and start again so the thought process is constant. Keep up your great detailed work Buddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sirpent Posted May 29, 2016 Author Share Posted May 29, 2016 (edited) Only half a day available this weekend to get some more done, and I managed to trim both diff mount plates down and make a start on the second passenger side mount. Now that I have it set at the same height and position relative to the LCA tube, I can measure up the 2 uprights and fabricate them next weekend. Cheers John Edited May 29, 2016 by Sirpent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sirpent Posted June 5, 2016 Author Share Posted June 5, 2016 OK, So one day a wek now devoted to the car and I intend sticking to it. Today, #1 Finished the second set of uprights for the passanger side diff mount. #2 Final alignment and welding of the brackets #3 The pretty mount circular access point I cut into one of the mounts didnt work, so Mr Grinder made short work of that. Will go back and linish it off to look half respectable later. #4 Did the final piece of surgery to the rear moustache bar cross member #5 Was very pleased to see the state of the inners once cut away, no rust and clearly the factory etch primer looked great #6 Slotted in the diff recess / reinforcement set up and it just slipped in and sat there happily Next week, chassis back on the car, then the rear diff cradle bits, followed by mounting the diff and finishing off the last of the diff mounts at the rear of the diff. Cheers John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sirpent Posted June 12, 2016 Author Share Posted June 12, 2016 This weekends effort Diff is now nested with the chassis on the car, and all said clearances are great and looks like I got all the alignment and axle positioning spot on. Pardon the blue support RHS in the photo as its a temp support for the diff until the final 2 mounts are added. All that's left is to #1 Build the brackets for the last 2 rearward diff mounts #2 Drop the entire chassis out #3 Bolt in the motor/trans #4 Marry the entire chassis back into the body #5 Check clearances and adjust any sheet metal #6 Drop it all out again #7 Have all the final welding done #8 Ring the engineers to come out and cross my fingers Till next week John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sirpent Posted June 18, 2016 Author Share Posted June 18, 2016 So better part of today fabricating the final 2 rear differential mounts Went a lot smoother than I anticipated and before any of you say "You could of lined the mount bolts up better" there was a reason for doing so, as the 2 arms on the alloy mounts that the bolts pass through are different lengths and therefore I had to rotate one so as the outer angles on each side matched. The rear plate connects via a tube to the rear cradle so as to close the mounts into twin plate assy. Tomorrow will involve spot welding the upper RHS mount onto the tube section and rounding off the corners. Next weekend, the true test comes when I bolt the engine and trans back onto the chassis and trolley assy and attempt to raise it 40cmm up to the body and see what all the clearances are like. Failing any major surgery to the shell, it all comes out again to have a competent welder mig and tig all the joints and gussets on the trolley. Cheers John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disepyon Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 Looking good as always. You must feel pretty excited nearing completion of the rear end. I know I would be after all that hard work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sirpent Posted June 19, 2016 Author Share Posted June 19, 2016 (edited) Looking good as always. You must feel pretty excited nearing completion of the rear end. I know I would be after all that hard work. Thanks Buddy I am YouTube walk around vid Edited June 19, 2016 by Sirpent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sirpent Posted June 28, 2016 Author Share Posted June 28, 2016 This is my EOFY (end of financial year) gift to myself, paid for today, should be in my hot hands tomorrow. No not the whole car, but the seats (Actual photo) c/o a W204 C-Class Coupe that was written off (totaled) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stock Car Mafia Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 I didn't see you posted a video until now. That fab work looks excellent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sirpent Posted June 28, 2016 Author Share Posted June 28, 2016 I didn't see you posted a video until now. That fab work looks excellent! Thanks Buddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sirpent Posted June 30, 2016 Author Share Posted June 30, 2016 (edited) Seats arrived today and hell yes they are ultra comfortable ! Looks like they have B[_]M warmers and full electric adjustment via togle switches on each side Problem is they also have side airbags so they will need to go. Will sit them in the car on Saturday but looks like mounting will be simple, damn Germans God bless them LOL Edited June 30, 2016 by Sirpent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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