My SJ is out there, so that can be taken up without to much prodding. 

Quote from: BRD HNTR on April 10, 2010, 08:15:20 PM

You have to machine the inside of carrier main body (where bearing slips on) so the stub axle will go all the way in (larger diameter).  Or, buy one, already machined (Calmini , Hawk, or Trail tough was carrying them).   I live out in BOW, Wa. just north of Walker Valley, so if you are in the area, we could discuss what I did.  And what not to do.

I just checked the stub and see what you meant.  Now I understand.  I have a few front sidekick carrier, I was thinking about doing some drill pressing so that I can be allowed to use 4 pins sami locker inside the carrier.  Because the maching the carrier would probably take longer than drilling couple more holes.......... We ll see how that goes.  Ill be at walker valley area sometime next month.  Got other Rig to wheel? 

Apparently I can use Drone637's Sj410, or if he decides to go I can use the Race Car.  I already put a big dent in the roof.  I haven't been off-road since last year, so only need an excuse.

I finally got an extra set of E51-1, 2, 3 connectors for the 2.7 ECM.  The E51-1 was a direct fit for the E228 TCM connector, and I was able to cut down one of the other E51 connectors to make it fit for the other TCM connector E229.  Wiring colors are almost correct (now) to the FSM.  Now I can get back to wiring.

I have been working on wiring on/off between projects, racing, and some WORK, but concentrated on just Tracker wiring all week, at least 8 hour days.  Yesterday it would start only, then shut down when starter let off.  But it was the best sound, as all this work and planning was on a motor/tranny I had bought, and wiring I had hacked together.  I changed the power pickup for ECM, and then - Main Power Relay picked up and held, fuel pump came on for 30 sec, there is a clicking sound up on intake (relay?) 3-4 then quits, hit starter - WRAAAP, wraap, feather throttle and it runs.  IT RUNS!!!  Really rich, but have to go over power pickups and rest of wiring.  I am morphing old Tracker wiring into the 2.7 wiring and only using half of some connectors for wiring connections.  I have a bird nest of wiring in the corner of Tracker, but now that the critical part of wiring works, it is time to clean up, organize, mount computers, finish wiring details, and seal up connections.  A slow process.
A link to First 2 seconds of music to my ears.  Oh yeah, no exhaust beyond the pre-cats yet.  When I get the drive line back, and wiring completed, I'll take it to exhaust shop.
http://picasaweb.google.com/CrawlersNW/TrackerEngineSwap#5495273182673007586

Hey man, I am half way with the front steel housing.  Will weld on the drop brackets to the housing, kind of like anvil.  That's only the difference from yours.  

I noticed that you said you ll be getting a special seal for the drivers side inner axle.  Have you found one?  if so, you can pm me the part number.  If not.  Its cool.  

Couple friends of mine and myself will be at Walker valley on a sunday this month.  I will text Kris and see if he ll be able to come up.  I know he has a race at end of this month.  If you're interested.  You could meet us there at WV.

...I noticed that you said you ll be getting a special seal for the drivers side inner axle.  Have you found one?  if so, you can pm me the part number.  If not.  Its cool... 

I've been waiting do to this project of the steel axle myself for quite sometime....I finally got started after my second axle braking....


I am still fitting and checking alignment and still have yet to get things finalized, hopefully I can gather the information and post it with ZuesZuki or BRD thread or a new one possibly...but anyways here is the seal "I" plan to use with the samurai original "flange", I'm sure BRD might chime in with his seal. Maybe this is the seal you are asking about...

Hey man, I am half way with the front steel housing.  Will weld on the drop brackets to the housing, kind of like anvil.  That's only the difference from yours.  

I noticed that you said you ll be getting a special seal for the drivers side inner axle.  Have you found one?  if so, you can pm me the part number.  If not.  Its cool.  

Couple friends of mine and myself will be at Walker valley on a sunday this month.  I will text Kris and see if he ll be able to come up.  I know he has a race at end of this month.  If you're interested.  You could meet us there at WV.

When working on moving right side mount for V6 install  I put drop brackets on the diff so I could use stock brackets.  Solid brackets would work, but with clearance I now have would be a pain to install. 
Let me know when you are going to WV, the race is 28-29th Aug.

Quote from: TrakJD on August 02, 2010, 02:05:07 PM

...I noticed that you said you ll be getting a special seal for the drivers side inner axle.  Have you found one?  if so, you can pm me the part number.  If not.  Its cool...  

I've been waiting do to this project of the steel axle myself for quite sometime....I finally got started after my second axle braking....


I am still fitting and checking alignment and still have yet to get things finalized, hopefully I can gather the information and post it with ZuesZuki or BRD thread or a new one possibly...but anyways here is the seal "I" plan to use with the samurai original "flange", I'm sure BRD might chime in with his seal. Maybe this is the seal you are asking about...

I thought this conversion was so simple to do, but you two are the first that I have heard of doing it.  That seal looks similar to one I used.  I ground the flanges on end of housing round.  Have you machined the right side of diff, or did you get one already machined.  If not done the teeth almost engage so you you could think it will work without doing it, but by putting axle in the diff outside housing you will see what needs to be done (just do the correct side, or both).  I am using an ARB and it already was larger so the rs axle fits (works awesome).
I would like to see some photos, Or do a build thread.

Still working on wiring issues.  I have mounted the ECM & TCM (coupled together together) up out of the way, and routing wiring to diminish the size of birds nest.  Had motor running awesome on Saturday.  Computer is relearning set up and seems to run better each time.  Have to get and mount an electric fan (Drone637 is using old fan in his race car).
When redoing multiple ground, and moving wires, I have lost either a power or ground so it does not run now.  I do not get the clicking up on manifold, and main power relay is not picking up.  Worked half day on it yesterday and have not figured it out YET.
Checking my shortened drive shaft out, the length says it should fit but seems to be way to long.  When I get the 4-link installed, which will move axle back 1 inch, I will know if it works.
Going to wrecking yard today to see if I can get a transmission shift cable connection and fan.

Quote from: heiney.5 on August 03, 2010, 05:05:41 AM

Quote from: TrakJD on August 02, 2010, 02:05:07 PM

...I noticed that you said you ll be getting a special seal for the drivers side inner axle.  Have you found one?  if so, you can pm me the part number.  If not.  Its cool...  

I've been waiting do to this project of the steel axle myself for quite sometime....I finally got started after my second axle braking....


I am still fitting and checking alignment and still have yet to get things finalized, hopefully I can gather the information and post it with ZuesZuki or BRD thread or a new one possibly...but anyways here is the seal "I" plan to use with the samurai original "flange", I'm sure BRD might chime in with his seal. Maybe this is the seal you are asking about...

I thought this conversion was so simple to do, but you two are the first that I have heard of doing it.  That seal looks similar to one I used.  I ground the flanges on end of housing round.  Have you machined the right side of diff, or did you get one already machined.  If not done the teeth almost engage so you you could think it will work without doing it, but by putting axle in the diff outside housing you will see what needs to be done (just do the correct side, or both).  I am using an ARB and it already was larger so the rs axle fits (works awesome).
I would like to see some photos, Or do a build thread.

A friend of mine has an access to the equipments so he will be drilling couple holes into the tracker carrier.  So I wont be needing to use retainier cup.  I just thought it ll be simiplier that way.  And Ill be using 26 splines axles with lockright. But,  Im trying to find a Passenger side CV so I can cut the stub off.

 

Ill get you couple pics hopefully by end of the day. 

I removed my upper linkage on rear end to use on Trouble race car, so have to replace it now. 
As it was jacked up we had to see how it would look with 33X11.5's  (suspension fully stuffed.                                                                             

My 30X9.5's

Start with lower linkage (forget it was still in place). 
I am using stock rear mounts and linkage ends.  Just a little grinding and it will slide into 1 1/2" DOM tubing.
Then use welded bungs with Johnny Joints for front end of linkage.


When suspension is completed I will get the drive line cut to fit.

Wiring is almost ready, as it is never really done.

Excellent project. Real quality work    Interesting and informative posts.

Kind regards from

Hannes

SWEET!  Love the new links. 

SWEET!  Love the new links. 

Almost finished with them.  They do look nice.  I was hoping to leave the bottom axle mounts, but will have to move them up to get good numbers.  I tacked all the mounts and measured to make sure of height on all mounts, and must have missed something.  The upper frame mounts are 1/4 inch lower than planned, which really throws the numbers off.  Easiest way to correct it now is new lower axle mounts.  I didn't like them sticking down there anyway!!!! 
My new pup chewed up the camera, so will get some photo's later.

Sorry for not getting the pic out fast like I said i would.  Right now, Im working on the passenger side.   My tracker's clutch went out.  At least I think so.  Was planning on going to WV this sunday....

BRD Hunter, Now you can see where I am at.  Have not welded the drop brackets yet.