Noe, this video is showing a standard spindle, but the Mega spindle is assembled the exact same way. This video was primarily to show how the parts go together because we were getting a ton of questions on how to assemble the bearings and where the seals went, etc. Thanks.
But that creates crystalization and brittleness to the spindle begging it to break... or have you figured a way to out smart science? Not being a smart ass... just pointing out a dumb flaw...
Most people do not. Typically, standard bearing packing and seal installation will provide a long service life. We have found that adding the grease fitting leads to being knocked off and letting water and contaminants in to the bearing housing.
Why not gun drill the spindle, about half way down, then drill the sides, allowing us to remove the dust cap, and add in grease via the top? Reason being: water crossings. You've gotta have a way to push new grease in and get any water out. My design would allow a grease fitting, while also keeping it protected from getting knocked off..
We have not had an issue with what we currently have and I doubt that our customers would like the additional cost to have the shaft gun-drilled for the grease fitting. Plus, how would you seal the top if it had a zerk fitting coming our of the shaft? A better solution would be to run a "bearing buddy" dust cap on the top instead of our standard dust cap/seal. The bore is a standard 1.98" so it is a common size, however the bearing buddies are taller than a standard dust cap so they would not fit most Jeep applications, which are common for our customers. If you find yourself running trails with very deep water it may be worth looking into an alternative, but for 99.9% of the people that use our product it is not an issue that needs to be addressed.
The Mega spindle and hinge tube are manufactured from domestic materials and machined in Pennsylvania. The bearings and seals are sourced through a supplier that uses non-domestic sources. We have not been able to find a reliable domestic source for bearings and seals. Even Timken is non-domestic at this point, sadly. The good news is that we have never had a seal or bearing failure. I hope that answers your question. If not, please contact us directly. Thanks.
How is the tapered roller bearings compared to the solid oil impregnated bronze washers that others use in their set-ups? Both of you no doubt claim superiority... but... what is the reality? Thanks...
Yes, the top dust cap can be a bugger to install. It is a tight tolerance so they have to be started just right before tapping them down. I have found that taking some needle-nosed pliers and lightly turning the inside lip in a little bit can help get them started.
Hey guys, I got one of these kits from you and I can't seem to be able to get the dust cover installed. It seems that the inside diameter of the tubing is too small. I have beat the crap out of the one that came with the kit and even got another one and beat the crap out of that one and neither one fits. HELP!!!!
This video is from the Team 812/Rose Crawlers time qualifying round at 2012 KOH on Chocolate Thunder. They are using a buggy that belongs to Craig Jerson and was built at AtoZ Fabrication.
No, the "great paint job" on the hood, and doors..., was muffed up on the tires near the office. This is the second time she has flopped to that side and there hasn't been any damage other than some paint off the cage.
