Date:         Mon, 2 Jun 2008 22:09:10 -0700
Reply-To:     David Marshall <mailinglist@FASTFORWARD.CA>
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From:         David Marshall <mailinglist@FASTFORWARD.CA>
Subject:      Project Volksmogen is well under way!
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My Volksmogen project is experiencing progress!  For those who do not
know, I am installing Unimog 406 axles on my 1993 Volkswagen LT 4x4.

As of this night, the front axle is in place and the pinion angle
is set - tomorrow we do the final welding and then I start to focus on
mounting the rear axle.

Still lots of stuff to do,
steering, brake lines, shock mounts, drive shafts, air compressor with
tanks and regulators to control the differential locks, water fording
system and the ability to run air tools - a lot of work!

I went
from 25cm of ground clearance to 38cm of ground clearance under the
differential - the joy of porthole axles!  This past weekend I picked
up some 11.00R20 Michelin XZL tires (Currently BFG ATs 285/65R20).
These 43" tall tires should bring the ground clearance to 48cm which
is the same a the U1300/435 Unimog...

Now... to figure
out of to use the other set of 406 axles and the Audi 5000 Quattro drive
train that I have here to make the ultimate T3 off roader... hmmm...
:-)

Photo of the beast as it sits tonight can be seen here:
http://www.hasenwerk.ca/lt45doka/unimogaxles/unimogfrontaxleinplace.jpg

The URL for the project is here:
http://www.hasenwerk.ca/lt45doka/unimogaxles

Yes, I'm going to need a step ladder to get into this puppy!
:-p

David Marshall

http://www.hasenwerk.ca
Box
4153, Quesnel BC, Canada V2J 3J2

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http://www.hasenwerk.ca/faq