You think this will be okay???

[Rubberdown]

The stock axles have this metal "dirt skirt" as I call it, but on the stock ones, this metal skirt is all the way up to the rear diff housing, these are not. Even though the stock ones go right up close, there was still dirt in there, its not a sealed area by any means, but they WERE a lot closer to the aluminum housing than these. These are the Rhino axles and they are pushed all the way in.

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left side,

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/rubberdown/Renegade%20X/P1252355.jpg

right side, even farther away....

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/rubberdown/Renegade%20X/P1252356.jpg

both together....

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/rubberdown/Renegade%20X/P1252354.jpg

[hampster_rancher]

Someone was asleep when the measured those!

Does it make a difference on which side they go on? Is there a right and a left??

[Atomic_Sportsman]

I say if it's Hammy's bike, who cares. If it's yours Paul, better make sure it's right. Doesn't look like yours so I say, who cares.

[Rubberdown]

there is a right and a left, the left is a longer axle, they are in there correctly.

Phil, if I put it together and its wrong, hammy's just gonna bug me till I fix it, so I'd better just do it right the first time LOL.

[Atomic_Sportsman]

Just do what you do to me and don't answer your phone. :rapture:

[hampster_rancher]

I say if it's Hammy's bike, who cares. If it's yours Paul, better make sure it's right. Doesn't look like yours so I say, who cares.
Lucky for me, Paul doesn't roll like that. Even if it isn't his bike, It would bug the shit out of him if it was less than perfect.


So.....without those dust covers, they are just like Polaris axles then. Goop 'em up with anti seize and run 'em! LOL

[Rubberdown]

LOL, it wasnt me that wouldnt answer the phone Phil, it was Melissa, she said every time she hears you on the phone, it sounds like your about to.....well.....you know.......POP! :D

Okay hammy, the 2 hours I spent at work on Sunday are down the drain, too much lift built into that kit.....man I need hydro in my garage and my plasma cutter, save me a shat load of time...

[hampster_rancher]

Sounds like the bottle of 40 Creek I owe you just got BIGGER! LOL

[Atomic_Sportsman]

LOL, it wasnt me that wouldnt answer the phone Phil, it was Melissa, she said every time she hears you on the phone, it sounds like your about to.....well.....you know.......POP! :D


Is this all about the 20 I shorted you/her on the night stand? I don't understand why she's with you. Your doin nothin but dragin her down.

[Rubberdown]

you mean Gibsons right? Only size up you can go is to a texas micky ;)

[Rubberdown]

LOL, phil, thatsa what I do best I guess, draggin her down to about ....um....waist level I guess ;)

[hampster_rancher]

Gibsons!!!! Thats recycled 40Creek!

[89lxstanger]

texas mickey that brings back terrible memories lol

[Rubberdown]

LOL, its all good hammy, we just like the recycled stuff a little more I guess.

A texas mickey usually does Mike, or no memories at all right LOL.

[89lxstanger]

ya it funny cause i dont remeber much of the day we started or that night hell even most the next day however the days to follow sadly i do-------i no longer drink anymore lol (seriously)

[Atomic_Sportsman]

Shock Top

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q296/samdweezel05/Funny%20Pics/DSCF1493.jpg

Or even some other stuff.

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q296/samdweezel05/Funny%20Pics/DSCF0704.jpg

[Rubberdown]

never tried the makers mark, is is a scotch, bourbon or rye whiskey?

[Atomic_Sportsman]

You can't read the bottle?

[00Boss]

The stock axles have this metal "dirt skirt" as I call it, but on the stock ones, this metal skirt is all the way up to the rear diff housing, these are not. Even though the stock ones go right up close, there was still dirt in there, its not a sealed area by any means, but they WERE a lot closer to the aluminum housing than these. These are the Rhino axles and they are pushed all the way in.

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No way i'd run them like that the axel seals would go bad fast......

The dust sheilds should be removeable.....they are on stocks and gorrillas, they are just pressed on there..so just slide them up to the diff. get a piece of wood and small hammer and give them a tap.


00

[Rubberdown]

You can't read the bottle?

Not even with my glasses on LOL

[Rubberdown]

No way i'd run them like that the axel seals would go bad fast......

The dust sheilds should be removeable.....they are on stocks and gorrillas, they are just pressed on there..so just slide them up to the diff. get a piece of wood and small hammer and give them a tap.


00

Thanks Dave, I just read the same thing, or similar, on the Can Am forums.

[hampster_rancher]

No way i'd run them like that the axel seals would go bad fast......

The dust sheilds should be removeable.....they are on stocks and gorrillas, they are just pressed on there..so just slide them up to the diff. get a piece of wood and small hammer and give them a tap.


00

I'm thinking you are right David.

[torkmonster]

paul,
those shields will slide out over time.. I've heard you can drive them back in like posted above..
I have one that's slid out some. guess I need to try to dive it back in.I never thought aboutth seals, as a lot of bikes don't have the shields.

[00Boss]

No problem guys. Now get that lift done Paul!

oh and to stop them from sliding out just put a little tack weld on it. i've got a mig here if they are loose.....they should be fine though.

00

[sfd_324]

Lucky for me, Paul doesn't roll like that. Even if it isn't his bike, It would bug the shit out of him if it was less than perfect.

Was about to say the same thing....I wouldn't be able to stand it.

[mm800]

man I need hydro in my garage and my plasma cutter, save me a shat load of time...

pretty sure if there was a bunch of hydro in the garage not much would be getting done, except munchin on some funyuns:pop2:

[Rubberdown]

I LOVE funyuns, too bad you cant get them here, gotta go south to find them!

[silverz98]

so how hard was it to put them back in with the way you removed them?

[Rubberdown]

Piece of cake dude, like butter!

[mac102004]

So, give us some dirt on hammy's lift. What kinda GC does he have now? When's it going to be done, and where the HELL is mine LOL

[Rubberdown]

So, give us some dirt on hammy's lift. What kinda GC does he have now? When's it going to be done, and where the HELL is mine LOL

The first rear prototype was too high and the axles wouldnt handle it, so my second prototype should be done today, if it warms up a bit, I'll try and install it all Sunday, gotta work all eday Saturday at the full time gig :(

[mac102004]

What happened to the axles, they pull out? Maybe the Rhino axles aren't as good as they are supposed to be.

[mac102004]

Any updates? My Gorilla's came today, installing tomorrow.

[Rubberdown]

I wont install the axles with the c-clips until I get the lift kit height just right, this way I wont have to fight with them to get them out if need be. The laser cut parts where done today but instead of making what I needed, he made a mistake, so hopefully it will all be good tomorrow or at least by Friday, I wanna have it all installed before the hammy gets here Saturday.