outside the knuckle weight box

[roksloski]

[DickyT]

Interesting take on axle weighting. It will certainly have the benefit of weight low. It will lose the benefit of having the weight as far to the corners as possible.

Looking forward to seeing more!

[666]

Looks like a serious loss of ground clearance. I think knuckle weights are a better idea.

[gunnar]

Originally Posted by 666

Looks like a serious loss of ground clearance.

The bottom of the axle could be grinded away to regain the clearance.

It's OK people, Mike is just suffering from age-related dementia, he really does come up with some great ideas, I believe he invented the cock ring in 1956.

[JeremyH]

Looking good! Glad to see that you have finally put these out. A different option for those who dont like knuckle weights...

[SkaldidDog]

Hmmm. Not too sure about this one. This design breaks the "low" and "wide" rules...but it does set a new standard for sheer axle weight. Let the man impress us all while we watch these evolve.

[8-454]

I think the idea is to have a more even weight distribution across the entire axle from wheel-to-wheel. Instead of having it all at opposite ends. Most likely trying to accomplish a more stable/predictable front suspension cycle.

Maybe.

[4xFord]

So are they just sleeves? Why not try making the entire tubes themselves out of brass? That would get you weight and clearance.

[Monstergt]

Originally Posted by 4xFord

So are they just sleeves? Why not try making the entire tubes themselves out of brass? That would get you weight and clearance.

I'd prefer sleeves my self. I'd think the brass would be way to soft to take the punishment

[roksloski]

Originally Posted by DickyT

Interesting take on axle weighting. It will certainly have the benefit of weight low. It will lose the benefit of having the weight as far to the corners as possible.
Looking forward to seeing more!

I think you will still need a small amount of weight in the wheels...

Originally Posted by 666

Looks like a serious loss of ground clearance. I think knuckle weights are a better idea.

its only about 2mm bigger than a stock, if my memory serves me correctly..
but they can always be turned down some to get the weight you want.......

Originally Posted by gunnar

The bottom of the axle could be grinded away to regain the clearance.

It's OK people, Mike is just suffering from age-related dementia, he really does come up with some great ideas, I believe he invented the cock ring in 1956.

ok yea it was my idea, i'll take the blame.
but 8-454 did all the work on them.......... Thanx Everett.....

oh yea Gunner i'm just glad you were so kind to do the testing on that ring....

Originally Posted by JeremyH

Looking good! Glad to see that you have finally put these out. A different option for those who dont like knuckle weights...

thank you.....
just something different..........

Originally Posted by SkaldidDog

Hmmm. Not too sure about this one. This design breaks the "low" and "wide" rules...but it does set a new standard for sheer axle weight. Let the man impress us all while we watch these evolve.

not sure what you mean by this......."
"design breaks the "low" and "wide" rules..."

Originally Posted by 4xFord

So are they just sleeves? Why not try making the entire tubes themselves out of brass? That would get you weight and clearance.

that is one chunk of, for lack of words," red brass",
i think its harder than the real gold lookin stuff.......

Originally Posted by Monstergt

I'd prefer sleeves my self. I'd think the brass would be way to soft to take the punishment

shouldnt be too much different than the alum. stock tubes.
it might gall a bit more, but that might hold you on the rock better.....


it should be kinder on your servo also............

[DickyT]

Originally Posted by roksloski

not sure what you mean by this......."
"design breaks the "low" and "wide" rules..."

Same as I was referring to, weight below the axles centerline and on the corners is how I interpreted that.


I am looking forward to where you go with this. It is a different take, unique, and it may work great.


Don't know it 'til he tries it guys!

[roksloski]

Again i want THANK 8-454 for putting in the time and effort on this crazy idea of mine.....

he should have more pictures of progress........

[666]

I might be interested in trting them on my super, but I have enough clearance issues on my 2.2! 2mm can be alot for my handicap if you know what I mean!

[DickyT]

Originally Posted by 666

\ 2mm can be alot for my handicap if you know what I mean!

x1,000,000

[roksloski]

just got off the phone with 8-454...
he said it was 3mm bigger total, so that would be 1.5mm loss of ground clearence........ over the stock tube...

can always be machined down some to your liking......


you are suppose to keep your tires ON the rocks, not inbetween them........

[khwilliams]

Great to see these come to life Mike. It's only been a year or so in the making when you let me in on your secret axle tubes! Great job so far Everett

[TANK]

Hurry up...

[Waiting Dragon]

I might wanna try one of the rings in brass!






























Just joking!

[roksloski]

Originally Posted by 666

I might be interested in trting them on my super, but I have enough clearance issues on my 2.2! 2mm can be alot for my handicap if you know what I mean!

if 1 1/2mm on a super is going to make a difference, you got problems

Originally Posted by khwilliams

Great to see these come to life Mike. It's only been a year or so in the making when you let me in on your secret axle tubes! Great job so far Everett

Damm, has it been that long???

Originally Posted by TANK

Hurry up...

Hey, stuff takes time.............

Originally Posted by Waiting Dragon

I might wanna try one of the rings in brass!























Just joking!

Gunner has the brass one, you might want to borrow it from him...
all i got in stock now is one delrin one..........

[Waiting Dragon]

Originally Posted by roksloski

Gunner has the brass one, you might want to borrow it from him...
all i got in stock now is one delrin one..........