Crossmember

one2killu · Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2012 5:29 pm Post subject: Crossmember

Hi differs , finally got my hilux props . Put the rear on and it is smooth as it's ever been . Happy days Very Happy

Unfortunately as expected the crossmember that's s shaped running under the front prop to the gearbox is too close . I think even if I put spacers on the tbox it would still touch . The only way I see it is to cut the s shape curve off and fix a 90 degree box section bolted and welded . What you think ?

silver zuk · Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2012 5:48 pm Post subject:

How much lift you running iv got surf props on mine and even at full flex it don't touch the crossmember

one2killu · Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2012 6:09 pm Post subject:

I have surf props to . I'm running spoa with ruf , don't know exactly how much height In total . Before you mate it to the flange it sits on the member
Making it impossible to bolt up .

silver zuk · Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2012 6:16 pm Post subject:

That don't make sence mike Harris runs the same setup as you with surf props he don't have issues either

silver zuk · Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2012 6:17 pm Post subject:

That don't make sence mike Harris runs the same setup as you with surf props he don't have issues either

one2killu · Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2012 6:22 pm Post subject:

I know , it doesn't make sense to me either Think

muddy rapid · Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2012 7:03 pm Post subject:

what model/year surf props did you guys use? is that front and back?only asking as im building yj leafs ,spoa and going to have a lot of flex to much for the old props

weldingscotty803 · Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2012 7:03 pm Post subject:

maybe take some pictures to help out with identifying the problem

silver zuk · Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2012 7:10 pm Post subject:

one2killu · Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2012 7:14 pm Post subject:

I used two rear hilux surf props not sure there age . Measured them up stationary and flexed and got them cut welded and balanced .
I can take a pic not sure how it's gonna help . Give me a minute

parrotveasey81 · Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2012 7:15 pm Post subject:

did you use the surf front prop with the double carden joint???
i did and thats hit the cross member as well so i tilted the t box up and the front abit,i just drilled the 4(iirc) holes abit bigger on the t box mount

one2killu · Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2012 7:43 pm Post subject:

OK took a few pics sorry its wet and dark and holding the prop and taking a pic on my phone wasn't easy .

parrotveasey81 · Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2012 8:19 pm Post subject:

what are your t box mounts like???
mine was only just tuching,yours looks way out Confused

one2killu · Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2012 8:30 pm Post subject:

ScottieJ · Guest

Have you still got prop spacers on both front and rear? I can see you have on the back. I'm a bit confused as to why would you get custom props made and still run spacers?

one2killu · Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 9:35 am Post subject:

No Scott that would be silly , they are measured to fit . That's the flange you see no spacers

ScottieJ · Guest

just checking as in the second pic it looks like there is a spacer on the diff end? SJ flanges aren't normally that thick?

one2killu · Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 10:31 am Post subject:

Thought I'd update , I cut the curve off the member yesterday . To answer my own question the 410 bracket is the same as the 413 . I made a z shape member out of x 2 box section welded and bolted , will upload pics soon .
It works a treat . My front prop now fits and has plenty of room to move when need be. Cool

one2killu · Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 10:36 am Post subject:

ScottieJ · Guest

Guess it could just be the angle, my mistake Embarassed