My MM540XD upgrade

ex670c · 30th April 2010, 12:12

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Originally Posted by SPIKE ARRESTOR

Attaching a pic for clarification.
Arka, I believe you have seen this dust cap, this comes in FF as well as SF axles, may be you missed them out in your BOM (pun intended).

Hi Spike,

In My BOM, its called Differential Pinion Dust Cover, not Axle Yoke Dust Cover/Cap. And I am using them, do you think my pinion would have survived 1.5yrs without the dust cap.

After installation I couldn't see the dust cap/cover and had to double check that there was something. Its recessed

Regards,

Arka

DHABHAR.BEHRAM · 30th April 2010, 13:15

Dear Arka - thanks for your reply containing the information.

Best regards,

Behram Dhabhar

SPIKE ARRESTOR · 30th April 2010, 17:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by ex670c

Hi Spike,
In My BOM, its called Differential Pinion Dust Cover, not Axle Yoke Dust Cover/Cap. And I am using them, do you think my pinion would have survived 1.5yrs without the dust cap.

Arka, good to hear that you have the dust cap

. It was never mentioned as Axle Yoke Dust cover/cap. Whatever you call, it is finally a dust cover. Attaching one more terminology used for the same.

Spike

headers · 1st May 2010, 10:17

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Originally Posted by DHABHAR.BEHRAM

Advances in powerplant mounting technology changes the configuration of a spike arrestor in modern vehicles. You may not see it as a cable / pipe but it is still there in the form of a small lug sticking out of the insulator somewhere. It will perform its operation silently for the life of the car, that's why you may not even know that it exists.

Thanks sir, so the Spike A is there only for RWD vehicles right? Also, modern engine / GB mountings take care of a lot of these issues, right?

Quote:

Originally Posted by ex670c

The vehicle handling, especially lane change manoeuvre, is much better than the regular MM540, the addition of the Armada Type Extended Body bed has made it even better.

I use a Return To Center Steering Damper (Coil-Over Shock Absorber), which can be biased for quicker re-centering

, So I have not yet faced that issue.

The Lane change maneuver - when i change lanes in this jeep I end up "off the road".

ex670c · 5th May 2010, 14:27

Hi Guys,

I bought the JEEP on 19 December 2005, because it had an XD3P, and got her converted to 4WD the very next day with Commander 750 2 Piece FFRA, and bought MRF Sand Grips.

She had a factory fitted metal Hardtop, which I removed and fitted the Frames for a Soft-top

In Feb 2006, the JEEP had a complete make over (the first of many)

Removed the Hardtop and rebuilt the engine, serviced the Gearbox and T-Case, Changed the Steering Box to the Armada RCBT with UJ and Idler Arm.

In Oct 2006, I fitted the Army Wheel Disc (LP1109) and the SandGrips, and got a Soft Top made for the JEEP.

1) Recce#2 for TPC06.

2) Recce#2 for TPC06.

3) Muthathi, Sept 2006.

4) Only Pic of the 1996MM540XD with the original Hardtop and Colour, in Bangalore, Jan 2006 (Kanakpura).

Regards,

Arka

ex670c · 5th May 2010, 15:05

Hi Guys,

In 2007 the following upgrades were done.

1) Winch in March 2007. (12000lbs Electric Winch Chinese make)

2) June 2007 Auburn Gear LSD was fitted on the Rear Axle

3) March 2008 Auburn Gear LSD was fitted on the Front Axle, this caused major Steering issues and I sheared the splines of the Front Short-Axle.

4) May 2008 FWHubs fitted

5) MRCBT + OKBJ was done in Nov 2008

Pics are from the January 2007 Bangalore OTR, known as the Kolar-Kote Challenge

Regards,

Arka

fazalaliadil · 5th May 2010, 15:14

Arka,
Your Jeep is a very capable hardcore off-roader, YOU the man behind the wheel and the mechanical upgrades deserve the best comments and compliments.
As per your valuable advice I will be starting very soon on the MM550, 51" front and rear Differentials, gearbox upgrade with the XD2 on the CJ3B.
Regards,

headers · 5th May 2010, 15:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by fazalaliadil

Arka,
... YOU the man behind the wheel

No wonder, you broke the splines of your front axle after fitting LSD upfront...

And for the rest of the newbies who needed to go fassstt.., he was trained to drive at 49.999 kmph wherever, whichever road or obstacle!!

I distinctly remember one PH who actually drove from Chennai to Bangalore like that!!

ex670c · 6th May 2010, 12:26

Hi Guys,

Few Pics of the MM540D with the winch, JEEP THRILLS 2A and TPC07.

Regards,

Arka

joshguy · 8th May 2010, 09:30

Hi Arka

What was the actuall colour of the jeep when you purchased? one of the pic it is blue

ex670c · 8th May 2010, 09:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by joshguy

Hi Arka

What was the actual colour of the jeep when you purchased? one of the pic it is blue

Hi Joshguy,

The Colour of the JEEP when I bought it was Navy Blue.

Regards,

Arka

ex670c · 8th May 2010, 14:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by DHABHAR.BEHRAM

Dear Arka - why you do not have a power plant "spike arrestor" (not the team BHP wallah but actual) in compression?

Quote:

Originally Posted by DHABHAR.BEHRAM

Dear Arka - spike of 11 mm is controlled in tension by the cable and in compression by a co-axially fitted pipe.

Pictures of SPIKE ARRESTOR in Compression

DB Sir & Spike,

Please let me know if the installation is correct.

Regards,

Arka

fiery enzyme · 10th May 2010, 08:23

Yesterday, while driving back from Major Roy's camp to Chennai, I could really feel the difference in the engine. It was more revvy and grunty. Just the way an XD3P should feel.

For once, highway driving in Arka's jeep was as much fun as offroading in it.

svsantosh · 10th May 2010, 11:35

Hi Arka,

What is the spike arrestor for? I see Dhabhar has mentioned in technical terms, but could you help in a simpler way... My Jeep too has one in it. I have seen many abused Jeeps in my Local Hosur Mech without this cable. Also, could you please share the periodic checks for it like - slack, loosening, etc? Does it need lubrication? What are the torque settings for the bolts?

Thanks
Santosh

-------EDIT------
My Jeep did NOT have it on the day of purchase!! I just checked out my pics archive. Looks like it was fitted as a part of the 1st mechanical rebuild @ chennai...

ex670c · 10th May 2010, 11:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by svsantosh

Hi Arka,

What is the spike arrestor for? My Jeep too has one in it. I have seen many abused Jeeps in my Local Hosur Mech without this cable. Also, could you please share the periodic checks for it like - slack, loosening, etc? Does it need lubrication? What are the torque settings for the bolts?

Thanks
Santosh

-------EDIT------
My Jeep did NOT have it on the day of purchase!! I just checked out my pics archive. Looks like it was fitted as a part of the 1st mechanical rebuild @ chennai...

Hi Santosh,

I don't know much about the Spike Arrestor. But the first I heard of it was from UBS, when I bought my Petrol CJ3B and got the cable fitted.

DB Sir, Strongly suggested we use it with the pipe, and I have done that on both my JEEPs.

The difference in acceleration & deceleration is obvious the vehicle feels very sure, you cannot feel the engine and transmission moving (pitching).

I request DB Sir and Spike Arrestor to explain in detail.

Regards,

Arka

30th April 2010, 13:15	#167
DHABHAR.BEHRAM Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: MUMBAI Posts: 3,059 Thanked: 5,408 Times	Dear Arka - thanks for your reply containing the information. Best regards, Behram Dhabhar
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5th May 2010, 14:27	#170
ex670c Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Chennai Posts: 2,470 Thanked: 2,170 Times View My Garage	Rise of the 540 (2005-2006) Hi Guys, I bought the JEEP on 19 December 2005, because it had an XD3P, and got her converted to 4WD the very next day with Commander 750 2 Piece FFRA, and bought MRF Sand Grips. She had a factory fitted metal Hardtop, which I removed and fitted the Frames for a Soft-top In Feb 2006, the JEEP had a complete make over (the first of many) Removed the Hardtop and rebuilt the engine, serviced the Gearbox and T-Case, Changed the Steering Box to the Armada RCBT with UJ and Idler Arm. In Oct 2006, I fitted the Army Wheel Disc (LP1109) and the SandGrips, and got a Soft Top made for the JEEP. 1) Recce#2 for TPC06. 2) Recce#2 for TPC06. 3) Muthathi, Sept 2006. 4) Only Pic of the 1996MM540XD with the original Hardtop and Colour, in Bangalore, Jan 2006 (Kanakpura). Regards, Arka Attached Thumbnails
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5th May 2010, 15:05	#171
ex670c Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Chennai Posts: 2,470 Thanked: 2,170 Times View My Garage	Rise of the 540 (2007-2008) Hi Guys, In 2007 the following upgrades were done. 1) Winch in March 2007. (12000lbs Electric Winch Chinese make) 2) June 2007 Auburn Gear LSD was fitted on the Rear Axle 3) March 2008 Auburn Gear LSD was fitted on the Front Axle, this caused major Steering issues and I sheared the splines of the Front Short-Axle. 4) May 2008 FWHubs fitted 5) MRCBT + OKBJ was done in Nov 2008 Pics are from the January 2007 Bangalore OTR, known as the Kolar-Kote Challenge Regards, Arka Attached Thumbnails
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5th May 2010, 15:14	#172
fazalaliadil Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 2,022 Thanked: 677 Times View My Garage	Arka, Your Jeep is a very capable hardcore off-roader, YOU the man behind the wheel and the mechanical upgrades deserve the best comments and compliments. As per your valuable advice I will be starting very soon on the MM550, 51" front and rear Differentials, gearbox upgrade with the XD2 on the CJ3B. Regards, Last edited by fazalaliadil : 5th May 2010 at 15:15.
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6th May 2010, 12:26	#174
ex670c Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Chennai Posts: 2,470 Thanked: 2,170 Times View My Garage	Rise of the 540 (2007 Part2) Hi Guys, Few Pics of the MM540D with the winch, JEEP THRILLS 2A and TPC07. Regards, Arka Attached Thumbnails
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8th May 2010, 09:30	#175
joshguy BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,379 Thanked: 110 Times	Hi Arka What was the actuall colour of the jeep when you purchased? one of the pic it is blue
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10th May 2010, 08:23	#178
fiery enzyme BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: TN 01 Posts: 413 Thanked: 27 Times View My Garage	Engine and GB Yesterday, while driving back from Major Roy's camp to Chennai, I could really feel the difference in the engine. It was more revvy and grunty. Just the way an XD3P should feel. For once, highway driving in Arka's jeep was as much fun as offroading in it.
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10th May 2010, 11:35	#179
svsantosh Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dubai Posts: 4,289 Thanked: 8,081 Times View My Garage	Hi Arka, What is the spike arrestor for? I see Dhabhar has mentioned in technical terms, but could you help in a simpler way... My Jeep too has one in it. I have seen many abused Jeeps in my Local Hosur Mech without this cable. Also, could you please share the periodic checks for it like - slack, loosening, etc? Does it need lubrication? What are the torque settings for the bolts? Thanks Santosh -------EDIT------ My Jeep did NOT have it on the day of purchase!! I just checked out my pics archive. Looks like it was fitted as a part of the 1st mechanical rebuild @ chennai... Last edited by svsantosh : 10th May 2010 at 11:48.
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