Bracket Talk
In reference to my dragster axle life span thread
November 30, 2018, 05:26 PM
Big SteveIn reference to my dragster axle life span thread
This happened today at Bradenton Fl.. The driver walked away unhurt
The video. you will need Facebook to view
https://www.facebook.com/Brett...jIwODMyMTgxMjYyNjU4/November 30, 2018, 06:06 PM
T/D659140 spline MW?
November 30, 2018, 06:20 PM
NEMO963Wow, hate to see that happen with Les. Be good to hear the backstory...where it failed, how many runs, brand, anything contributed. Les makes a ton of passes and travels a lot so could be a high mileage unit...or he could have just put a new rear together.
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November 30, 2018, 06:24 PM
T/D6591He had just ran a 3.80 earlier in the day before this happened.
November 30, 2018, 07:05 PM
Big SteveLooks like it broke right in front of the bearing, you can see the pieces of the rotor but the caliper is still attached
November 30, 2018, 07:12 PM
wideopen231again how much do new axles cost? guessing about 1/10 the damage there and thats probably high guess on cost or low guess on damage.
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November 30, 2018, 07:17 PM
T/D6591Also looks like a bearing race or part of the bearing seal.
November 30, 2018, 07:20 PM
rustytheses cars need full floaters not bracket race parts.mine included
honesty is the best policy,insanity is a better deffense
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November 30, 2018, 07:42 PM
Big Stevequote:
Originally posted by rusty:
theses cars need full floaters not bracket race parts.mine included
Whats involved in converting our Fab housings to a floater or do you need a whole new housing built?
November 30, 2018, 08:07 PM
rustyquote:
Originally posted by rusty:
theses cars need full floaters not bracket race parts.mine included
Whats involved in converting our Fab housings to a floater or do you need a whole new housing built?
steve i cant answer that but my first thought is its a whole new houseing
honesty is the best policy,insanity is a better deffense
1.036, 6.16@ 224
November 30, 2018, 08:31 PM
rustythe bigger ring gear sets are also needed,imo
honesty is the best policy,insanity is a better deffense
1.036, 6.16@ 224
November 30, 2018, 09:06 PM
racerdude2054quote:
Originally posted by Big Steve:
quote:
Originally posted by rusty:
theses cars need full floaters not bracket race parts.mine included
Whats involved in converting our Fab housings to a floater or do you need a whole new housing built?
https://timmcamis.com/shop/cha...gs/fab-housings.html^^ the above is a good side by side representation of a floater rear end vs a standard rear end. You would essentially need an entire new housing, axles, center section... a whole new setup.
a top dragster really needs a floater rear end and axles
November 30, 2018, 09:34 PM
joe2432i was informed by strange ,no gundrilled axles for anything over 1200 hp especially blower cars.les has my bracket setup for his par procharged motor .axles take a lot of shock to go sub 1.00 60ft 300 passes on that torque side glad he is ok
November 30, 2018, 09:48 PM
Big Stevequote:
Originally posted by racerdude2054:
quote:
Originally posted by Big Steve:
quote:
Originally posted by rusty:
theses cars need full floaters not bracket race parts.mine included
Whats involved in converting our Fab housings to a floater or do you need a whole new housing built?
https://timmcamis.com/shop/cha...gs/fab-housings.html^^ the above is a good side by side representation of a floater rear end vs a standard rear end. You would essentially need an entire new housing, axles, center section... a whole new setup.
a top dragster really needs a floater rear end and axles
Here is a direct link to a video by Tim explaining a Floater rear end
https://www.youtube.com/watch?...W-I&feature=youtu.beNovember 30, 2018, 10:22 PM
SP 124Xquote:
Originally posted by T/D6591:
He had just ran a 3.80 earlier in the day before this happened.
Before the 3.80 they said he shook bad the run before.
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November 30, 2018, 10:25 PM
joe2432great info steve thanks . there goes the xmas funds!
November 30, 2018, 11:49 PM
"The Bender"quote:
Originally posted by T/D6591:
40 spline MW?
Yes, gun drilled.
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December 01, 2018, 12:00 AM
"The Bender"After looking at the damage to the car and to cost to repair the conversion to a floater is cheap insurance, not to mention the safety factor. The car in the other lane came close to T-boning him.
272" Spitzer
540 Chevy
The Blower Shop XR1
FTI XPM Series Converter
FTI Level 6 Powerglide
3.69@199
.916 60'
2017 Bradenton Heads Up Madness
Open Outlaw Champ
2018 PDRA T/D #5
2019 PDRA T/D #2
2020 Retired From T/D Competition....
2020 Bradenton NMCA Hemi Shootout Winner
2021 getting back into bracket racing with a Gen3 Hemi powered 87 Cutlass.
December 01, 2018, 06:04 AM
k107I saw a dragster axle that had broken just behind the wheel bearing. The wedding ring that holds the bearing had been tack welded. It was very obvious the crack had started right at the weld. This used to be standard practice by some old school shops. Definitely not reccomended.
December 01, 2018, 07:40 AM
jenavetdang I guess my axles are coming out.ive got the moser 40 spline new in 2008,think a new set of those before I would do a floater.
I did change the axle bearings every 3 years though,not sure if that helped.i am .960 to .978 60 foot