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Tranny Frank

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Hey I got a idea.

Seems like the birfield is the weak link in this set up, what about making the weak link some where else so you dont snap the birf??
I have a couple ideas but maybee some birf busters can chime in and give me a couple more.
 
SAMI

SAMI

Formerly Beardy McGee
Location
SLC, UT
I wheeled the sh!t out of my '85 4runner equipped with Longfields, chomoly shafts and a Detroit locker in the front axle.. I never broke anything in my front axle.. I ran 38" Interco SX's, and 37" MTR's IRC..

A stock birf may be a weak link, but if you plan to wheel hard with 35"+ tires it's pretty much common knowledge to upgrade the OE birf to something like Longfields and chromoly shafts...

IMO, if you're overly concerned about birf's why not swap out for a D44, or D60 and quit whining about Toyota axles? You're being kind of a douche canoe with your spamming threads.
 
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4x4_Welder

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Twin Falls, ID
If you say you have a bunch of ideas, then go and ask for input without giving your ideas, people will think you're just fishing for suggestions and really have nothing to contribute.
There are ways to make the Birfield stronger- It's called a Longfield. Besides, unless you weaken the outers with hub fuses, then you're simply creating another weak link in the chain. Hub fuses are already enough of a pain to change, especially if they're in the water, now you want what, the outer stub to break? The inner? R&P? There are already ways to address the shortcomings of the Birfield setup.
 
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Tranny Frank

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Hub fuse

Hub fuse, OK good , are they more of a pain to change than a snapped Birff?

Cant imagine so ,

What about putting the weak link where the drive-line bolts up to the companion flange?

May have to make a retainer for the drive-line so it doesnt flop around and hit stuff, but changing a few bolts or hub fuse has to be easier and cheaper than a busted birf.
I am new to this hub fuse thing, I heard Warn built something but never seen or worked on one, good idea though if it works, any thoughts??
 
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4x4_Welder

Well-Known Member
Location
Twin Falls, ID
Tranny Frank said:
Hub fuse, OK good , are they more of a pain to change than a snapped Birff?

Cant imagine so ,

What about putting the weak link where the drive-line bolts up to the companion flange?

May have to make a retainer for the drive-line so it doesnt flop around and hit stuff, but changing a few bolts or hub fuse has to be easier and cheaper than a busted birf.
I am new to this hub fuse thing, I heard Warn built something but never seen or worked on one, good idea though if it works, any thoughts??
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So are you going to try and claim that one? The hub fuse is a pain, since they tend to pop when you need the power at that wheel, and yeah I bet tons of people will want their front drive to just blow when they hit the throttle.
They tend to only break when you have the wheels turned and apply lots of torque, but as I and others have said- Longfields fix that. You are fixing a problem that's been fixed by making something else inferior. That is not an upgrade, it's a half-assed work around and isn't worth the scrap it's made out of.
Up until this, I had avoided mud wrestling with you. I'll leave you to your own sty now again.
 
Stephen

Stephen

Who Dares Wins
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Location
Never Far From Nowhere
People have been installing these things called Birfield Eliminator Kits for years. Do a quick search on Google (thats a website that allows you to search the world wide web for all sorts of information, just to let you know) and it will probably blow your mind with the number of write ups and comparisons you will find. I will tell you up front though, none of them used Back Woods Goop to finish off their swaps, so they are all likely flawed by comparison to the folksy wisdom you are no doubt about to impart upon us.
 
GOAT

GOAT

Back from the beyond
Location
Roanoke, VA
Tranny Frank said:
Hey I got a idea.

Seems like the birfield is the weak link in this set up, what about making the weak link some where else so you dont snap the birf??
I have a couple ideas but maybee some birf busters can chime in and give me a couple more.
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is the electricity still on in idaho?
 
SmokinCamel

SmokinCamel

Went from 80" to 125" :)
Location
Salt Lake City
Just read through his post on all the topics he brought up. Most of it was a who cares point. Saying an axle could go 30,000 miles. Even with longfields and the best parts, something will require you to open the axle up. It's nature of the wheelin game. Boy what a waste of time, even though it was sorta entertaining :p
 
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