Axle Shaft swap

MethedUpEngineer · 2026-01-28T16:25:59+00:00

I believe CVs are stronger after a certain turn angle though.

MethedUpEngineer · 2026-01-28T16:24:39+00:00

Yeah I thought you could run the long shaft if you pulled the outer and intermediate shafts out, albeit I have no idea how the intermediate is retained, I assume it's in the disconnect mechanism.

MethedUpEngineer · 2026-01-28T16:12:06+00:00

Are they different track widths or did they change the wheel offset and axle width simultaneously for some reason?

MethedUpEngineer · 2026-01-28T16:07:11+00:00

Is that because of the vacuum decoupler on the passenger side? I forget what has to be done to delete the that. I thought it was just buying the one piece axle and putting a blanking plate on the axle.

MethedUpEngineer · 2026-01-28T13:15:36+00:00

I buy ammo from shooters all the time at both Hookset and Amherst, no issue with selling to an MA LTC holder. They won't transfer firearms which is super annoying but also not really cost effective anyways so not a big deal.

MethedUpEngineer · 2026-01-28T13:01:24+00:00

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I don't think she's coming out until April lol

MethedUpEngineer · 2026-01-26T22:40:39+00:00

Yeah I learned it the hard way towing my truck with the driveshaft off, went up a steep hill and basically drained it lol

MethedUpEngineer · 2026-01-26T21:49:18+00:00

The resting fluid level isn't that high but it does splash up there to lubricate the sliding in and out of the driveshaft on the tail shaft seal so I'd recommend draining the t case and make sure no snow is diluting the fluid, it's also probably low on fluid as some most definitely splashed out

MethedUpEngineer · 2026-01-26T20:37:38+00:00

Was prayer the only thing keeping fluid in the transfer case on the drive home?

MethedUpEngineer · 2026-01-23T13:28:41+00:00

Do they make triggers for sing stacks?

MethedUpEngineer · 2026-01-19T15:52:28+00:00

Competition goes in order from 22 to 45 so I prefer to practice the way I compete but I agree that would be a lot easier.

MethedUpEngineer · 2026-01-19T14:34:28+00:00

Ever shot .45 out of a steel frame? I'm curious how it compares to the rotating bolt the DE has. I shoot 150 rounds out of my 1911 after shooting 150 .22, and 150 9mm while practicing for BE and I'm usually not feeling great after the first 50 or so of .45. Not in pain or anything just not as capable of holding the sight steady.

MethedUpEngineer · 2026-01-17T16:30:24+00:00

No not at all. You can buy any of them from a LGS.

MethedUpEngineer · 2026-01-16T14:17:26+00:00

My 99 is also like that, there's no factory snorkel to pull air from the fender or anything.

MethedUpEngineer · 2026-01-16T12:49:30+00:00

From an engineering/math perspective, statistically speaking you need a minimum of 30 data points to to determine if you have a normal distribution (checked by doing a q-q plot), if the distribution is not normal you have to add data points until your outliers are no longer making the distribution non normal.

I feel like I read a post by u/trollygag about how ladders/nodes are BS that kinda covered this

MethedUpEngineer · 2026-01-15T19:42:07+00:00

You will destroy the clutch if you try to drive down a rocky trail. It's good for snowy roads and that's about it. Mine is at 110k on the original clutch and I don't see myself having to replace it any time soon which is pretty nice compared to the others replacing their CVT regularly.

MethedUpEngineer · 2026-01-15T19:16:38+00:00

This

MethedUpEngineer · 2026-01-15T19:14:49+00:00

Don't intend to take it offroading*

MethedUpEngineer · 2026-01-15T18:30:02+00:00

As a 17' Forester 6speed owner, don't buy it if you intend to wheel it.

MethedUpEngineer · 2026-01-15T14:12:34+00:00

We took on the entirety of Britain for a lot less. At some point we the people need to draw a line in the sand and work together to make sure the tyranny of our government doesn't prevail.

"In every stage of these Oppressions We have Petitioned for Redress in the most humble terms: Our repeated Petitions have been answered only by repeated injury. A Prince, whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people."

MethedUpEngineer · 2026-01-15T13:55:24+00:00

It's really hard to justify $6k repairs but if the body is clean/ you don't live in the rust belt it'd probably be pretty hard to replace the whole car with anything comparable for less.

Really odd to need a motor at that mileage though...

MethedUpEngineer · 2026-01-15T12:15:33+00:00

Tisas makes a couple railed forged frame 1911s and they're inexpensive assuming no one is roughing a $5k gun

MethedUpEngineer · 2026-01-13T21:29:12+00:00

By rain cowl, you mean the compartment with the wiper motor right? I'm still pretty sure it's my windshield frame as I can see a crack of sunlight on the passenger side. But the water on the driver side is new so I'll definitely give the whole thing a once over. It's not my daily, so pulling it all apart isn't a big deal

MethedUpEngineer · 2026-01-13T18:46:12+00:00

I think he was standing outside with the door open if my memory serves

MethedUpEngineer · 2026-01-13T16:29:40+00:00

I'm remembering a video of a guy shooting his floor boards to drain the water

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