electron bom

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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

electron bom

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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.

Epyon

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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.

electron bom

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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.

Epyon

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

electron bom

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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.

PAdutch

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

OZR_Lancer

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

MICHAEL1

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

confusion

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

IzzyRS

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

electron bom

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

electron bom

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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!

electron bom

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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.

PAdutch

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