Front Axles


Front axle resurrection






Driver side going in





Decided to install ARP extended lug studs and use a spacer





All new components in place

 

stuff
nearing function test

Fabricated Pass side motor mount (version 1)






Checking out ride height, too low. Lithium pack not installed, so rear would drop a bit further.

 

Are you going to run an Aluminum under belly? or the OEM plastics? I'd be worried about dirt/dust getting up into the motor vents and overheating or damaging internals.

 

Yes, I purchased a slightly damaged carbing aluminum under-tray from a member. It is off in this pic because I'm going to drain the gearbox and T/C fluid soon.

 

Awesome, well best of luck with the rest of the build!

 

Tranny fluid
No, this isn't a post about LGBTQ issues


I have been extremely busy, but I was able to change gearbox and T/C fluids around midnight last night.





Easiest oil change I've ever done.

 

It just gets better and better haha. No more pumping fluid into the transfercase!

 

i think your going to have only evo that doesnt make a sound lol

 

this build deserves a sexier motor mount im thinking cnc aluminum.

 

Very interesting. Great work bringing this back from the dead. sub'd.

 

Let him get the dang thing running first. He can make it prettier later on

 

Crimping
a lug for the 4/0 AWG motor cable. This was the final step before a power test.

 

bad news

Performed a power test over the weekend. Apparently my evo is only FWD. While on jack stands (all 4 wheels off the ground) there was a loud RPM dependent knocking noise coming from the T-case area when I applied a 12v power source to the motor. The drive-shaft was not spinning, however I was able to manually turn the driveshaft (with considerable effort) which turned the rear wheels. I spoke with Rocky at Shep Trans and decided to send my T-case off for a rebuild. I was too disheartened to take a video. Moral of the story: beware buying a used T-case from members on the forums!

 

I agree with you, but for now angle iron will suffice. When i move to install a second motor, the mounting position will change entirely. At that point the motor setup will be permanent and I will look into an aluminum mount.

 

Bad news. If you want a bad rear diff to go along with that i have one too.