Rockwell set up after welding up spiders.

crewcab88 · 02-20-2012, 02:39 PM

I have tried I promise !! I looked on Pirate and here, I can't seem to find information on setting up the rock after the spiders are welded up ???

. I was wondering if that was super crucial to get it exact like you have to on the Dana or 14's being the gears are strait cut ?

Rebelrider · 02-20-2012, 02:41 PM

I centered both Of mine and let em" eat. Never not one problem.....

crewcab88 · 02-20-2012, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rebelrider

I centered both Of mine and let em" eat. Never not one problem.....

So what I have heard is true, not as important as the other axles ??

Rebelrider · 02-20-2012, 02:53 PM

They will be just fine IMO. Maybe others will chime in.......

Monstercrawler · 02-20-2012, 03:08 PM

They are nothing like other axles. Just get it close and beat the piss out of it.

crewcab88 · 02-20-2012, 03:10 PM

They are nothing like other axles. Just get it close and beat the piss out of it.

OK, Thanks Bud !

. You miss the Pig at all ?

Monstercrawler · 02-20-2012, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crewcab88

They are nothing like other axles. Just get it close and beat the piss out of it.

OK, Thanks Bud !

. You miss the Pig at all ?

All the time up until I see some poor bastard with a broken rig in the woods. Then I remember what a pain it was being the extration recovery rig all the time.

I'll have another fat rockwelled rig sooner or later.

.

crewcab88 · 02-20-2012, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monstercrawler

All the time up until I see some poor bastard with a broken rig in the woods. Then I remember what a pain it was being the extration recovery rig all the time.

I'll have another fat rockwelled rig sooner or later.

.

Cool, I'm busting at the seams in excitement getting close on mine !! I thought this was a cool Idea.

87zuk · 02-20-2012, 03:19 PM

Are you planning to split the carrier to weld the spiders or just weld the spiders to the carrier through the holes in the carrier?

crewcab88 · 02-20-2012, 03:20 PM

I'm sure Nathan feels the same way !!

87zuk · 02-20-2012, 03:21 PM

Nevermind. Saw the pic you posted while i was typing.

crewcab88 · 02-20-2012, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 87zuk

Are you planning to split the carrier to weld the spiders or just weld the spiders to the carrier through the holes in the carrier?

HOLES !!! LOL You have had yours like that for a while now. Not going against the grain, but was wondering on the setup.

87zuk · 02-20-2012, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monstercrawler

All the time up until I see some poor bastard with a broken rig in the woods. Then I remember what a pain it was being the extration recovery rig all the time.

I'll have another fat rockwelled rig sooner or later.

.

It is like having a tow truck sometimes.

87zuk · 02-20-2012, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crewcab88

HOLES !!! LOL You have had yours like that for a while now. Not going against the grain, but was wondering on the setup.

Then you shouldnt have any setup to worry about. Weld them up blow the crap out best you can and run them.

crewcab88 · 02-20-2012, 03:54 PM

Right, but it also don't hurt to know what you have and are dealing with. I'm just an information junkie !!

RamRock · 02-22-2012, 12:28 PM

Spend the time and weld them solid. Ive had mine break, just just the spider gears welded and two other rigs the same way. One rig mist up the ring gear. but keep running it for the weekend.
Mine is fully welded now. With detroit up front.

jrm014 · 03-22-2012, 07:02 PM

I need to weld up my rocks. I am runnin 5 tons and am blind when it comes to this.
I have never welded up on a diff on anything. Does anyone have any pics or vids of the best way to weld up the spider (exactly what tot weld together)?
Is it best to MIG or STICK it. I figure i could get stronger rods to weld....but do i need more then 70000lbs tensile strength?

Rebelrider · 03-23-2012, 05:53 PM

I've never been into a 5 ton but I'm sure they are the same. With everything together put your stick through the little windows and tack the gears together where they meet. Do not weld it to the carrier! After tacking through every window pull the carrier apart and pull out the spider gears. (should all be tack welded together)
Then lay some more welds in between the gears.. Mig or stick will work......

02-20-2012, 02:39 PM	#1
crewcab88 Flex Master Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Princeton TX Posts: 1,460	Rockwell set up after welding up spiders. I have tried I promise !! I looked on Pirate and here, I can't seem to find information on setting up the rock after the spiders are welded up ??? . I was wondering if that was super crucial to get it exact like you have to on the Dana or 14's being the gears are strait cut ? __________________ 1986 S10... The dime. 60/70 350/465/205/205/3:55's. 4 link front one link rear. 44 TSL's Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

02-20-2012, 02:41 PM	#2
Rebelrider Gonzo Wheeler Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Vidor,TX Posts: 2,892	I centered both Of mine and let em" eat. Never not one problem..... __________________ 94' Toyota LQ4/Atlas/Tons Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

02-20-2012, 02:53 PM	#4
Rebelrider Gonzo Wheeler Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Vidor,TX Posts: 2,892	They will be just fine IMO. Maybe others will chime in....... __________________ 94' Toyota LQ4/Atlas/Tons Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

02-20-2012, 03:08 PM	#5
Monstercrawler Gonzo Wheeler Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 2,537	They are nothing like other axles. Just get it close and beat the piss out of it. __________________ 3' of ZUKI Frame 1.3 liter tire shredder suckin pane stock trans, 6.5 to 1 TC Toy axles 5.29 stuffed with longs Front coils, Rear SAW airshocks 3 link front 1 link rear Lots of freaking tubing 39.5 Isuks Made in Japan, BUILT in TEXAS “Don’t talk it unless you can take the repercussions of walking it” The Rock God http://www.kryptonitekustoms.com/default.asp Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

02-20-2012, 03:10 PM	#6
crewcab88 Flex Master Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Princeton TX Posts: 1,460	They are nothing like other axles. Just get it close and beat the piss out of it. OK, Thanks Bud ! . You miss the Pig at all ? __________________ 1986 S10... The dime. 60/70 350/465/205/205/3:55's. 4 link front one link rear. 44 TSL's Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

02-20-2012, 03:19 PM	#9
87zuk Flex Master Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Princeton Posts: 1,372	Are you planning to split the carrier to weld the spiders or just weld the spiders to the carrier through the holes in the carrier? __________________ 87 Sammy Jeep 4 banger, 420-300, Wagoneer Dana 44 Axles, 5.89 Gears with spiders front and rear, Custom cage, J10 front springs, four-link with quarter elliptical springs in the rear, 36 inch Goodyears with H-1wheels, stretched the wheelbase Homemade buggy on ROCKS and one link w/coilovers, four-wheel steer, 350-465-3.8 ATLAS still need to get the skins done but decided to take a break from working on it all the time and wheel it. 84 K5 Finally back on the road. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

02-20-2012, 03:20 PM	#10
crewcab88 Flex Master Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Princeton TX Posts: 1,460	I'm sure Nathan feels the same way !! __________________ 1986 S10... The dime. 60/70 350/465/205/205/3:55's. 4 link front one link rear. 44 TSL's Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

02-20-2012, 03:21 PM	#11
87zuk Flex Master Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Princeton Posts: 1,372	Nevermind. Saw the pic you posted while i was typing. __________________ 87 Sammy Jeep 4 banger, 420-300, Wagoneer Dana 44 Axles, 5.89 Gears with spiders front and rear, Custom cage, J10 front springs, four-link with quarter elliptical springs in the rear, 36 inch Goodyears with H-1wheels, stretched the wheelbase Homemade buggy on ROCKS and one link w/coilovers, four-wheel steer, 350-465-3.8 ATLAS still need to get the skins done but decided to take a break from working on it all the time and wheel it. 84 K5 Finally back on the road. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

02-20-2012, 03:54 PM	#15
crewcab88 Flex Master Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Princeton TX Posts: 1,460	Right, but it also don't hurt to know what you have and are dealing with. I'm just an information junkie !! __________________ 1986 S10... The dime. 60/70 350/465/205/205/3:55's. 4 link front one link rear. 44 TSL's Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

02-22-2012, 12:28 PM	#16
RamRock Flex Master Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Montgomery,TX Posts: 1,332	Spend the time and weld them solid. Ive had mine break, just just the spider gears welded and two other rigs the same way. One rig mist up the ring gear. but keep running it for the weekend. Mine is fully welded now. With detroit up front. __________________ ____________________________ 01 RAM 24v Krawlerhauler 97 RAM 4x4 7'in 318/nv4500/231hd 85 Truggy 42"s, Rockwell's, 4.3-th350-Doubler Pics Link Texasoffroad.net/galleries/lonestar/RAMROCK Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

03-22-2012, 07:02 PM	#17
jrm014 newbie Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Nacogdoches, Tx Posts: 48	I need to weld up my rocks. I am runnin 5 tons and am blind when it comes to this. I have never welded up on a diff on anything. Does anyone have any pics or vids of the best way to weld up the spider (exactly what tot weld together)? Is it best to MIG or STICK it. I figure i could get stronger rods to weld....but do i need more then 70000lbs tensile strength? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

03-23-2012, 05:53 PM	#18
Rebelrider Gonzo Wheeler Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Vidor,TX Posts: 2,892	Rockwell set up after welding up spiders. I've never been into a 5 ton but I'm sure they are the same. With everything together put your stick through the little windows and tack the gears together where they meet. Do not weld it to the carrier! After tacking through every window pull the carrier apart and pull out the spider gears. (should all be tack welded together) Then lay some more welds in between the gears.. Mig or stick will work...... __________________ 94' Toyota LQ4/Atlas/Tons Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

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