There's a P38 in that photo? :confused: :DQuote:
Originally Posted by FiveSPDDisco
I'll admit, I've never been a huge fan of the P38 but your Rhino looks fantastic. :cool:
Nicely done.
Cheers
Muppet
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There's a P38 in that photo? :confused: :DQuote:
Originally Posted by FiveSPDDisco
I'll admit, I've never been a huge fan of the P38 but your Rhino looks fantastic. :cool:
Nicely done.
Cheers
Muppet
Thank you for the kind wordsQuote:
Originally Posted by Disco Muppet
Project update : Traction action
The " VOT " Vermont Overland Trophy really prompted us to add a traction aid. We could've went with a bunch of options but we decided to go with the new Ashcroft ABT. The ABT is a limited slip diff using six helical gears to distribute power. When compared to a true track the Ashcroft unit is far superior in power distribution and build quality.
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I can hear some of you complaining already. Yes we could've easily dropped in a locker but that would not have given us any real world experience with the ABT. I really wanted to see how the ABT did with the P38 second-generation traction control throughout the VOT
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With the rear differential out of the truck we took it to the secret layer of lucky8's diff Jedi. It is rumored that he repaired an LT230 by only using his feet. I don't know if it's true but when I showed up he was wearing his shoes on his hands. Here's a look at the Black arts involve in upgrading the carrier.
Checking the backlash on the ringing pinion before dismantle.
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Out with the carrier
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The ABT unit ready to take the place of the week factory carrier.
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If you ever give this a go on your own I cannot convey enough how important it is to use Loctite on the ring bolts.
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It is so important it deserves a second picture
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An interesting bit about the P38 diff. You can use the same carriers from a D1 But you need a spacer ring to compensate for the difference in thickness.
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Just a few more finishing touches left.
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With all the extra weight we planned on carrying it was not worth betting on stock axles to get the job done.
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It was time for a set of Ashcroft heavy duties!
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And yes they are ABS compatible.
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The ABT did fantastic for us at VOT. Aside from a little noise during low traction situations you would not know it was in the truck.
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L8 VOT Team
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The take away from this adventure is the ABT provides an incredible amount of traction when combined with the ABS system.
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Poser pic courtesy of Amy
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OOOh
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Snorkel V2.1
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Are the HD axles of the shelf?
Looking forward to seeing the next installment. Particularly on the snorkel.
Love the roof rack accessory :cool:
Gary
And more of Amy :angel::angel:
Is there an Amy compatible rack available for a D2? I'd bend over backwards for one.
Nice Rack!!! :wasntme:
SNORKEL!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by FiveSPDDisco
Will you be making it commercially available
We have stock on the axelsQuote:
Originally Posted by davidsonsm
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