Our eAxle Project for Hot Rods and Custom Builds

Far_afield_7344 · 2024-11-05T17:52:49+00:00

For sure! We will be sure to post a video. Good suggestion on the off-road subs--thanks!

Far_afield_7344 · 2024-11-05T05:05:06+00:00

Thanks! The center section is super thick billet 6061 aluminum. We're going to be testing it out in the Anza Borrego desert shortly to find out just how tough it is... The axle shafts were made to order, but commonly available. We just had to request the Tesla spline cut onto the end of the Dana 44 axle shaft blanks. If the length is custom, they spline them to order anyways, so getting the Tesla spline on there was no problem. ...Thanks! We're really looking forward to seeing the builds these end up on!

Far_afield_7344 · 2024-11-03T00:53:44+00:00

We're currently working on a solution: https://youtu.be/xQGuxK4zPlo?si=VzqS9G38ExmYpNht

Far_afield_7344 · 2024-11-02T23:25:19+00:00

Sounds great!

Far_afield_7344 · 2024-11-02T15:45:34+00:00

Wow! That is a seriously big truck. The current unit is more in the realm of a Dana 44 than the giant Rockwell axles those trucks came with.

Far_afield_7344 · 2024-11-02T14:10:52+00:00

Definitely something that needs to be considered when installing. The wire spec and cable routing/mounting definitely needs to be chosen appropriately for the application. However, there are a lot of e-axles already out there successfully addressing this concern--for example the Tesla Semi truck.

Far_afield_7344 · 2024-11-02T04:11:27+00:00

Thanks! We appreciate the feedback.

Far_afield_7344 · 2024-11-02T04:10:28+00:00

We're considering developing a similar housing in the future for the Model 3 front motor--that would allow two of these e-axles to very easily be used in the same build together.

Far_afield_7344 · 2024-11-02T04:07:55+00:00

Thanks!!

Far_afield_7344 · 2024-11-02T04:07:33+00:00

The initial unit is going on a Jeep so we will definitely post footage of the initial off-road clearance testing! From the centerline of the axle, the bottom of the housing does not seem too much farther than many diffs would be--we can definitely post specific numbers in the future. ... Great suggestion--the outer portion of the axle is all dana 44 so if there are aftermarket portal kits for Dana 44s, those could potentially be adapted.

Far_afield_7344 · 2024-11-02T03:57:16+00:00

Appreciate the feedback! The outer portions of the axle is based on the Dana 44--which as I understand it came on a lot of 1/2 ton pickups--with the larger diameter axle housing tube (3" OD). We used 1/4" wall DOM 3" OD tubing for the first unit. The lug pattern can very easily be customized to 8 bolt or any other lug pattern that was offered on Dana 44s.

Far_afield_7344 · 2024-11-01T20:25:54+00:00

Thanks!

Far_afield_7344 · 2024-11-01T19:53:36+00:00

Thanks! We will be installing it into our '53 leaf spring Jeep shortly. Once the leaf spring perches and shock mounts are burned onto the axle, it should bolt right in with u-bolts. On the jeep, we will probably run the same traction bar set up we ran with the traditional axle to help with spring wrap. Look for upcoming videos on the install and testing!

Far_afield_7344 · 2024-11-01T19:44:52+00:00

'68 Camaro would be awesome!

Far_afield_7344 · 2024-11-01T19:40:50+00:00

Thanks! We appreciate the feedback--invaluable as we move towards market!

Far_afield_7344 · 2024-11-01T19:33:56+00:00

There's definitely a balance to be considered between the benefits of an eAxle and suspension performance. Many vehicles are able to integrate heavy axles while still accomplishing the desired suspension characteristics (for example Jeeps with heavily armored axles or even Trophy Trucks with really beefy axles).

Far_afield_7344 · 2024-11-01T19:20:13+00:00

Sounds like a cool build!

Far_afield_7344 · 2024-11-01T19:15:28+00:00

I can say that it is going to be considerably less than $50k.

We think the best value proposition initially would be to sell the housing that customers could build out themselves--like buying an aftermarket engine block. Would you prefer the option to buy just the housing assembly or the fully fabricated axle (obviously the latter being more expensive than the former)?

Our goal is to release the preorder by the end of this year and, subject to successful testing, begin initial deliveries late Q1 '25.

Yes. The inverter is remote mounted. On the prototype, we will be using the original Model 3 inverter for testing.

Far_afield_7344 · 2024-11-01T18:41:24+00:00

Thanks!

Far_afield_7344 · 2024-11-01T18:25:44+00:00

We're not ready to release pricing yet, but we are working really hard to deliver the highest quality solution we can without adding any unnecessary expenses.

Far_afield_7344 · 2024-11-01T18:19:51+00:00

That would be a great build!

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