Author Topic: Redneck Dually Build Thread (Read 61204 times)

JR · « **Reply #150 on:** October 08, 2015, 02:58:30 PM »

Hmm, do I see a raptor coating in the future??

Flyin6 · « **Reply #151 on:** October 08, 2015, 03:09:24 PM »

Yea...Raptor

But if the truth be known...I spray so much of the stuff because of my ugly welds!

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #152 on:** October 08, 2015, 03:39:42 PM »

Quote from: Flyin6 on October 08, 2015, 09:44:40 AM

Good looking bumper there

It would cause me to want to accidentially back up into some kiA somewhere...

Looks good black, don't color match the thing...

You got too much of that goin' on in that suburban brain of yours!

Chrome don't get you home and color matched bumpers, are for rio grande jumpers!

Waxing poetic

I like it.

I decided to put some red shackles on it to tie it together.

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JR · « **Reply #153 on:** October 08, 2015, 03:57:56 PM »

Well, you had to have SOME red,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Yep Don, amazing what a good coating over something not as good makes the whole thing better. And your welds aren't that bad ::)

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #154 on:** October 31, 2015, 11:08:01 AM »

Ok. Got the truck back after 2 1/2 weeks. Bumper turned out good but my over engineered on board air system is giving me some problems. Pressure switch seems stuck on so I plan on swapping the 150 psi for the 175 psi switch to see if that solves the problem. Then I have to chase down a significant air leak.

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TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #155 on:** October 31, 2015, 12:05:29 PM »

Oh and the 8 1/2 ton red shackles should be here today...

Flyin6 · « **Reply #156 on:** October 31, 2015, 12:10:34 PM »

They're important!

That truck is cleaner than mine was the day it left the factory!

KensAuto · « **Reply #157 on:** November 01, 2015, 07:38:11 PM »

Wow, that does look nice.

Sammconn · « **Reply #158 on:** November 01, 2015, 09:16:17 PM »

Looks real good.

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #159 on:** July 26, 2016, 02:41:21 PM »

So after a hiatus, more happening finally.

Got the 8 1/2 ton crosby shackles on after ordering carbide bits to open up the hole in the bumper. I'll find a pic somewhere.

Now ordered Eagle Alloy wheels in 059 style and Nitto Exo Grappler in 275/60/20.

They are in at the local discount tire store but I am waiting on lug nuts.

In the mean time I am also about to order some custom made spiked lugs. The machine shop, Cutworm Specialties has them in steel and 7075 aluminum. Claims the aluminum is stronger.

I doubtful and wanted some rocket scientist opinion like Wilsonphil or Shawn or someone with metallurgy experience.

What say ye? And even if they are, is dissimilar metal corrosion and galling worth the risk?

wilsonphil · « **Reply #160 on:** July 26, 2016, 04:45:18 PM »

Well depending on the alloy yes 7075 can be stronger than some steel alloys, but are you sure they are making lug nuts out of 7075?

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #161 on:** July 26, 2016, 04:58:54 PM »

That's what he claims and I have no reason to doubt him.

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=122046748570&alt=web

I did some google fu and I'm still not sure that the strength is equal to grade 5 steel, though much closer than 6061. I also have concerns over galvanic corrosion which won't be an issue on steel.

stlaser · « **Reply #162 on:** July 26, 2016, 05:19:18 PM »

7075 alloy is tough, it has memory built into the material. Unlike steel which you bend & its stays bent for the most part. 7075 you can bend it to a certain degree & it will flex back to its original shape. Why do you think the off road racing guys run 7075 links? It's not because it's a cheap & readily available material.

I am going to admit something here that I never did in the years running GLO. We actually had a diff cover we had to replace. The cover still hangs on the wall at Branik Motorsports to this day I believe. Only cover I ever had to warranty. Stan Haynes the owner was running xrra circuit. Hit a boulder the size of his buggy head on at around 50mph square on a front 60 cover. Non of the welds broke on the cover but it did bend it slightly which warped the 1/2" bolt flange. Cover then leaked and we couldn't get it to seal. Since he was sponsored by us at the time we just gave him a new one. He was running his 7075 links, non of them were bent after the hit. We know that they absorbed a lot of the impact though & then returned to original.

wilsonphil · « **Reply #163 on:** July 26, 2016, 05:59:43 PM »

7075 is my favorite material for most things! followed by 17-4 and then a whole bunch of others. I just don't see the advantage long term with lug nuts.

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #164 on:** July 26, 2016, 06:16:27 PM »

my uneducated thoughts as well Phil. I ordered the steel ones to be safe. And ordered a starter powder coating kit from Eastwood. I want to try my hand at some powder coating and I will start with these lugs.

Now I just need to hit CL and find a cheap used oven...

Flyin6 · « **Reply #165 on:** July 26, 2016, 07:01:14 PM »

Quote from: TexasRedNeck on July 26, 2016, 06:16:27 PM

my uneducated thoughts as well Phil. I ordered the steel ones to be safe. And ordered a starter powder coating kit from Eastwood. I want to try my hand at some powder coating and I will start with these lugs.

Now I just need to hit CL and find a cheap used oven...

Show some courage!

Fire up the wife's Wolf oven and go for it. She doesn't look like she can hit all that hard! :o

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #166 on:** July 26, 2016, 07:27:23 PM »

No but she has a piecing squeal!!! Ive only heard it about 4 times in 26 years. I would but the cyanate gasses may be a problem.

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TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #167 on:** July 30, 2016, 09:17:59 PM »

These showed up today. Getting closer. And man are they pointy. They could double as punji sticks.

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stlaser · « **Reply #168 on:** July 30, 2016, 10:38:01 PM »

Uh oh, next comes the trap door & remote interior switch for releasing the caltrops..... :o

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #169 on:** July 31, 2016, 10:46:14 AM »

I actually had to look that word up. Rofl. I used to carry a bag of ball bearings when I rode motorcycles regularly. Does that count?

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TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #170 on:** July 31, 2016, 11:24:37 AM »

So at breakfast this morning, I found a connection through a friend that already has powder coating equipment in his garage. We're going to try to coat them today so I may be able to get the wheels on this week.

JR · « **Reply #171 on:** July 31, 2016, 12:14:39 PM »

Those are lug nuts? Heck, just driving down the road will trim up all you need and you are ready if a zombie jumps out.

stlaser · « **Reply #172 on:** July 31, 2016, 12:19:14 PM »

Quote from: TexasRedNeck on July 31, 2016, 10:46:14 AM

I actually had to look that word up. Rofl. I used to carry a bag of ball bearings when I rode motorcycles regularly. Does that count?

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True story, have an elderly friend from Harlan, KY. He told a story as a kid during the coal mining wars of bending a nail up & dropping them thru the rusted floor boards of their pickups as they drove in front of the coal trucks to take out the tires on trailing truck.

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #173 on:** July 31, 2016, 06:04:39 PM »

From the next installment of form over function.

A friend of a friend has all the stuff in his garage.

Media blasted

Powder

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stlaser · « **Reply #174 on:** July 31, 2016, 06:38:25 PM »

Cool, those look nice.....

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #175 on:** July 31, 2016, 06:39:02 PM »

Looks good!

Raising boys into RealMen!!

KensAuto · « **Reply #176 on:** July 31, 2016, 07:03:10 PM »

Awesome!

They look menacing.

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #177 on:** July 31, 2016, 09:52:39 PM »

Here they are finished.

One we apparently forgot to mask the shank.

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Atkinsmatt · « **Reply #178 on:** July 31, 2016, 10:27:42 PM »

Need a new lug socket now?

Flyin6 · « **Reply #179 on:** July 31, 2016, 10:37:09 PM »

I'd like to see the socket that fits that lug nut!

Sammconn · « **Reply #180 on:** July 31, 2016, 10:48:13 PM »

Those turned out really well.
I'm guessing the socket is extra deep!

JR · « **Reply #181 on:** July 31, 2016, 10:59:07 PM »

They almost look like they need washers, but purdy.

Atkinsmatt · « **Reply #182 on:** July 31, 2016, 11:12:08 PM »

Those look great. Can't wait to see them on the dually.

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #183 on:** July 31, 2016, 11:18:20 PM »

Yes. they require a washer. I ordered those from Gorilla

Supposedly a standard deep socket will work. We shall see.

JR · « **Reply #184 on:** August 01, 2016, 01:22:46 AM »

Aw heck. Just load em up in a 20mm case and lets see what they do?

EL TATE · « **Reply #185 on:** August 01, 2016, 10:34:12 AM »

Give these guys a call, I'm sure they'll test it out for you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAB48S8wAR8 TAOFLEDERMAUS

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #186 on:** August 03, 2016, 06:03:46 PM »

Sidetrack. Pulled out of the driveway and the dash lit up like a Christmas tree. Ended up being a VSS sensor in the transfer case

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TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #187 on:** August 03, 2016, 06:32:01 PM »

It lurched, speedo dropped to zero momentarily and then went to 4th gear and stayed there. Abs light , brake light , check engine light all lit up.

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cudakidd53 · « **Reply #188 on:** August 03, 2016, 07:24:21 PM »

Let me guess- you needed to be somewhere in a timely fashion too?!

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #189 on:** August 03, 2016, 10:43:14 PM »

Naw. I'm overhead. Cleared the schedule and went and knocked on a buddies door with a snap on scanner. Sorry Ken you were too far away.

Here's a teaser pic of what I did later.

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KensAuto · « **Reply #190 on:** August 03, 2016, 10:44:34 PM »

That sure changed the whole look of that truck. Looks good!

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #191 on:** August 03, 2016, 11:20:55 PM »

And it still fits in the parking garage. Barely.

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Sammconn · « **Reply #192 on:** August 04, 2016, 12:14:52 AM »

Quote from: EL TATE on August 01, 2016, 10:34:12 AM

Give these guys a call, I'm sure they'll test it out for you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAB48S8wAR8 TAOFLEDERMAUS

They really would try them I think. Lol. Lots of loads I'd've never thought to try.

Those. Wheels. Fit the truck well! Very nice!

JR · « **Reply #193 on:** August 04, 2016, 12:44:21 AM »

My dash works fine, just can't see it at night.

rpar86 · « **Reply #194 on:** August 04, 2016, 01:11:37 AM »

Time to solder in some LED's JR

JR · « **Reply #195 on:** August 04, 2016, 01:36:17 AM »

Wish it were that simple;

http://real-man-truckworks-and-survival.com/index.php?topic=2122.new#new

rpar86 · « **Reply #196 on:** August 04, 2016, 03:19:39 AM »

Ah darn man. Hope you figure it out!

EL TATE · « **Reply #197 on:** August 04, 2016, 10:00:33 AM »

Even though they're not fire engine red, those wheels do make the truck sir. well done.

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #198 on:** August 04, 2016, 10:56:55 AM »

Daytime shot.

The exo grapplers are great tires and maybe I can make it through the mulch bed at the mall.

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Flyin6 · « **Reply #199 on:** August 04, 2016, 11:26:29 AM »

Don't take a chance!