Boxgrove pit today

[solarman216]

Had a good day out, busted another shaft but what the heck, this is me after that event in all my glory pushing a wall of thick mud, or I should say pulling

[solarman216]

you can see it in front, almost had to put a block on as was hard work for the winch

[solarman216]

getting there

[solarman216]

same

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nearly out

[Lazy-Ferret]

The way you are going through half shafts, people could confuse you with a Landrover driver:lol

[makeitfit]

Drive shaft surely ?

[solarman216]

but around 3.15 we went into a seemingly easy area and sank, had 8 inches of muddy water in the motor and no easy way of getting to walkable ground, winch was under water, I was on the bonnet with strap from the external roll cage to allow me to reach the winch control, while Sarah was out putting strop round a tree (she had wellys on that got her to dry land) must admit to getting a bit concerned as site closes at 4pm and we had a lot of area to cover, but a quad bike came to help and chose the best routes out, (well done that man) bearing in mind I did not have my normal 4 wheel ability, and we were loaded and readu to depart at just after 4, so all in all a great day, and have to say Sarah was top notch as always, as well as picture taker, Rick

[solarman216]

The way you are going through half shafts, people could confuse you with a Landrover driver:lol

no it is front drive shafts that are weak specially with a lokka and a maf amp, Rick

[AlexD333]

Blimey dude, awesome pics! Looks like you got stuck in, literally :augie

What exactly did you break?

[solarman216]

Drive shaft surely ?

yes front as usual, they cannot put up with the Lokka and the maf amp and spinning in free air then contacting ground again, I tried to back the loud pedal at the right time but think my reactions are slowing so I say what the f, do it anyway, point is we had a cracking day, that is all that matters, Rick

[solarman216]

Blimey dude, awesome pics! Looks like you got stuck in, literally :augie

What exactly did you break?

OSF drive shaft, done many, Rick

[makeitfit]

OSF drive shaft, done many, Rick

I've been told that some Porsche drive shafts can be used, but never really checked it out :rolleyes:
At least the OSF is easier than the NS :clap

[exosteve]

rick the smile on your face and the pleasure you give us with these pics are worth a few half shafts:D

come on boys and girls if you have one knockin about send it ricks way:thumb2
awesome pics.
I have a question for you I wish I could share over a glass of wine in france as it may be long winded.
but we cant go:(
why did you choose of all the available vehicles did you choose to dedicate yourself to the terrano?
p.s we will miss you and your family when we go wales:(

[AlexD333]

I'm surprised actually that no one has fabricated a heavy duty front diff or similar :nenau

[solarman216]

rick the smile on your face and the pleasure you give us with these pics are worth a few half shafts:D

come on boys and girls if you have one knockin about send it ricks way:thumb2
awesome pics.
I have a question for you I wish I could share over a glass of wine in france as it may be long winded.
but we cant go:(
why did you choose of all the available vehicles did you choose to dedicate yourself to the terrano?
p.s we will miss you and your family when we go wales:(

shame you may not be there, as for choosing a T2, well when banger racing my daughter had a number of discos etc and the problems she had with all were far too much, we were not particularly looking for a 4 x 4 at the time I was towing my car trailer with a Citroen Xzantia, but front wheel drive = problems but we managed, then my wife saw this motor local so we looked and fell in love with it but as it was petrol joined this forum for info as there was non to be had elsewhere, so here I am, Rick

[solarman216]

I'm surprised actually that no one has fabricated a heavy duty front diff or similar :nenau

it is not the diff that is the problem it is the drive shafts and couplings that are just not up to the job, but to be fair they were not designed to do the sort of stuff I do, Rick

[solarman216]

I've been told that some Porsche drive shafts can be used, but never really checked it out :rolleyes:
At least the OSF is easier than the NS :clap

old story beef up one bit weaken the next, unless it was all designed as a lump no gain, Rick

[exosteve]

yeah I was talkin about porch cvs today.
start from the bottom up:D

[exosteve]

oh its porch drive shfts then. wot about beefin cvs?

[makeitfit]

old story beef up one bit weaken the next, unless it was all designed as a lump no gain, Rick

Agreed but maybe the hub could be made to be the weak point, so an easy fix in the us !

[makeitfit]

oh its porch drive shfts then. wot about beefin cvs?

Steve it was the CV and flange I was looking at but the shaft could have been cut down to suit. I did speak to a company a few years back about this. Will try and find the link.
Don't hold your breath........

[solarman216]

Agreed but maybe the hub could be made to be the weak point, so an easy fix in the us !

no I just got to learn when to drop the loud pedal a bit sooner, the adrenalin takes over and I have to sort that, Rick

[Sweety]

Looks as if you had a great day apart from the shaft letting go. It's the first time i've seen a pic of you Rick & it's scary how much you look like a mate of mine who was master builder until he broke his back:(

[exosteve]

Steve it was the CV and flange I was looking at but the shaft could have been cut down to suit. I did speak to a company a few years back about this. Will try and find the link.
Don't hold your breath........

I wont mate im still waiting hear about that front diff from you:augie

[solarman216]

Looks as if you had a great day apart from the shaft letting go. It's the first time i've seen a pic of you Rick & it's scary how much you look like a mate of mine who was master builder until he broke his back:(

odd that as I am a master builder, but I am still going, Rick

[makeitfit]

I wont mate im still waiting hear about that front diff from you:augie

Oh borrox :doh what was I meant to be doing with it again ?:augie

[Sweety]

odd that as I am a master builder, but I am still going, Rick

Your not into fly fishing aswell are you:lol Alan was in a bit of a nasty car crash & a couple of years later he was carrying a large cast iron stove (he's a big bloke) & his back just let go as he had a few badly damaged discs from the crash

[exosteve]

Oh borrox :doh what was I meant to be doing with it again ?:augie

finding it for me:D I take it off you in june mate:thumbs
don't worry I will pester you a lot. I obviously didn't pester you enough last year about your gooseberries:augie

[makeitfit]

finding it for me:D I take it off you in june mate:thumbs
don't worry I will pester you a lot. I obviously didn't pester you enough last year about your gooseberries:augie

I know exactly where it is :clap June is good and I'll go and put a net on the goosys :)

[AlexD333]

odd that as I am a master builder, but I am still going, Rick

I was in amazement when I saw your setup where you live. So much clever building involved. :thumb2

[solarman216]

Your not into fly fishing aswell are you:lol Alan was in a bit of a nasty car crash & a couple of years later he was carrying a large cast iron stove (he's a big bloke) & his back just let go as he had a few badly damaged discs from the crash

No not into fishing at all, and like most builders I have to take care of my back, Rick