P McCatty Posted October 17, 2024 Author Posted October 17, 2024 (edited) 2 hours ago, nico71 said: I have tried the same option with the 16t but it doens't work well. That is why I come up with my own solution on my Chevrolet Kodiak Which work pretty good, not suitable for front steerable axle because this is not a CJ join, but it handle well the torque on the fixed axle, with keeping the width low (2l instead of 3l). I have not tested on heavy truck (I will) but I think there will not be problem. This is a fantastic solution! I'll be sure to test it out. The jaws of that hinged part at a first glance look robust enough to carry the load, so definitely worth a try. The thought of using a separated universal joint (similar shape) did cross my mind, but I didn't bother to take it apart This is a very clean option though. 59 minutes ago, Igor1 said: To place a new differential under the PF servo motor, it is often enough to simply rotate the servo motor itself by 180 degrees, since it has an output to the axle in both directions. The moc itself is awesome! This is a good idea too. It was a while back that I first designed the axle so I may not be remembering correctly, but I think the head of the servo motor in that configuration intefered with the turntable at the back of the axle. There might have been a way to brace it differently to accommodate this though - I probably leaned towards more symmetry in the end. And at a quick glance, the cable may also get tangled up in the engine crankshaft during extreme suspension flex. This could be solved by running it tight to the body of the motor & using a clip, but I wouldn't want to leave that as a source of error for anyone else building it. Edited October 17, 2024 by P McCatty Quote
Igor1 Posted October 17, 2024 Posted October 17, 2024 (edited) 31 minutes ago, nico71 said: Wise advice, are you sure it works with the 28t red gear of the differential ? More than sure, I practice this in my mocs ) nico71, I have just disassembled the front axle of the SUV especially for you to show where the axle ends when the PF servomotor is positioned in the opposite direction (the servomotor itself is removed). Edited October 17, 2024 by Igor1 Quote
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.