front driveshaft disconnect
#1
front driveshaft disconnect
In the past 8,000 miles i have been through 2 driveshafts (stupid CV joint). since i don't really want to keep replacing them and i also don't want to buy the $400 superlift d-shaft, i am going to build my own. i haven't decided if it is going to be a double cardan style or just a single u joint on each side of the shaft. i will also be attempting to fab a drive shaft disconnect into the shaft instead of trying to put in manual hubs. the disconnect will probably be closer to the front of the d-shaft so that the shaft wont move when unlocked. i have all of the parts needed for the disconnect and two stock shafts laying around. it might be a slow process but it is going to happen. here are some pics:
i will try to keep taking pics throughout.
i will try to keep taking pics throughout.
#4
Yes, because generally the u-joint angles AREN'T equal on the front the way the are in the rear. Without a double-cardan you'll have different velocities trying to happen at each end during the rotation and that'll be a strain on something -- it's not just the "vibration" issue.
When the angles of the two joints aren't the same that's when you need a double-cardan.
When the angles of the two joints aren't the same that's when you need a double-cardan.
#5
#6
Yes, because generally the u-joint angles AREN'T equal on the front the way the are in the rear. Without a double-cardan you'll have different velocities trying to happen at each end during the rotation and that'll be a strain on something -- it's not just the "vibration" issue.
When the angles of the two joints aren't the same that's when you need a double-cardan.
When the angles of the two joints aren't the same that's when you need a double-cardan.
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