Front driveshaft problem
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Front driveshaft problem
I recently lengthened my front driveshaft, and it the slip and all that is good, but the problem is the front u-joint is binding.
It will still turn on level ground, hitting lightly. But any axle travel and that thing would be locking up no doubt.
My question is if you all think that:
1. I could use the flange from an ifs shaft to alleviate the binding issue.
2. If that would allow enough flex to be safe to offroad.
From what I have seen, the flange for an ifs truck allows a great deal more flex than the one that comes on a solid axle truck.
And you think the u-joints would be the same?
It will still turn on level ground, hitting lightly. But any axle travel and that thing would be locking up no doubt.
My question is if you all think that:
1. I could use the flange from an ifs shaft to alleviate the binding issue.
2. If that would allow enough flex to be safe to offroad.
From what I have seen, the flange for an ifs truck allows a great deal more flex than the one that comes on a solid axle truck.
And you think the u-joints would be the same?
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I ordered the flange for the newer driveshaft, I already have a triple drilled pinion flange, I'll let everybody know what happens when I install it, hopefully I wont need any limiting straps or anything.
Then I gotta figure out how to flex my suspension in the driveway so I can see if there is any binding at full droop.
Then I gotta figure out how to flex my suspension in the driveway so I can see if there is any binding at full droop.
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I'm not sure how much engagement I have, But i cut and sleeved the shaft myself, it has an extra 1.5 +/- .5" inches of slip.
Didnt really measure it too precise, but I know it won't bottom out, and it shouldnt come free when the axle drops
Didnt really measure it too precise, but I know it won't bottom out, and it shouldnt come free when the axle drops
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if u notice the spline is showing thats problem 1 u are supost to have 1.50 to 2.0 ionches from botoming out u got about 4 from the pic im a dline tec problem 12 is h yolk hiting we go a new route and go high angle using change over ujoints and milling to acheave more angle we charge 300.00 but it solves the problem you're having dont be foolked if anyone tells u that just because they put a cv together and its not CUSTOM MACHINED then its not truly high angled
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if u notice the spline is showing thats problem 1 u are supost to have 1.50 to 2.0 ionches from botoming out u got about 4 from the pic im a dline tec problem 12 is h yolk hiting we go a new route and go high angle using change over ujoints and milling to acheave more angle we charge 300.00 but it solves the problem you're having dont be foolked if anyone tells u that just because they put a cv together and its not CUSTOM MACHINED then its not truly high angled
With the front axle flange not connected, the double cardan still has alot of droop left, so all the problems are in the front u joint, and I looked into taking apart and grinding(clearancing) the double joint, and that should help if I need to.
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I got this part sitting in a box in my living room right now:
http://www.driveshaftparts.com/compo...0-37315-35040/
As compared to the other style, it definitely looks like it is more high angle capable.
http://www.driveshaftparts.com/compo...4-37315-30011/
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Those flange bolts are 10.9 metric bolts, not the weakest bolts for sure but definitely not the strongest.
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My truck also sits high in the front, so I might look into taking out a leaf. That would alleviate it a bit, but I am worried it will be hella bouncy, it already looks like a trophy truck when I brake.
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So you could probably say they front is doing alot of the work to say the least.
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I really don't wanna mess with shims, as that would throw my caster off, and right now my truck drives beautifully in a straight line and the tires are wearing evenly.
Those flange bolts are 10.9 metric bolts, not the weakest bolts for sure but definitely not the strongest.
Those flange bolts are 10.9 metric bolts, not the weakest bolts for sure but definitely not the strongest.