I didn't mean you should do it, just that anyone building propshafts to sell should know how they should be oriented.
Attention to detail and all that.
Attention to detail and all that.
Rebuild front drive shaft or buy Tom Woods or Great Basin?
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Ive had my front DS rebuilt twice by two different driveline shops and both times they lined up the fittings.
And...?K-rover said:
I've heard experienced mechanics in lube bays say "a couple of pumps in each fitting" for lubing u-joints.
In my experience people are generally more interested in convenience. If they install them correctly people will likely complain because it takes a little longer to lube them.
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Why don't I see any of the pic links? I have this issue on some other forums too. Links to Photobucket just don't show up for me. I did see a link once, when I replied with a quote from the OP, which not only showed the link, but the pics too. They were in the quoted text box, but in the post just before it... nothing.
Do I need a login or something? It's very annoying.
Do I need a login or something? It's very annoying.
I'd call Tatton and ask him why the Ujoints aren't oriented properly and what he plans on doing about it. I wouldn't be doing any modifying on a brand new driveshaft I just paid $300 for. Also, will you messing with the Ujoints effect any warranty it may come with?
Some from china...
I don't think the joint thing is that big of a deal. Oem's orient them for convenience too fwiw. If you are breaking ujoints then you have bigger problems.
I don't think the joint thing is that big of a deal. Oem's orient them for convenience too fwiw. If you are breaking ujoints then you have bigger problems.
..... Put it on and drive it like you stole it !
Is it going to matter, probably not. Would I accept a driveshaft built agaimt what the Rave and other manuals recommend, probably not. I'd at least call them and ask them what the deal is.
For 99% of people the orientation probably doesn't matter. I was talking for maximum strength. I realize that's not what everyone is going for who buys an aftermarket propshaft.
antichrist,
If I were to re-orient the u-joints would you recommend rotating one joint 90 degrees one direction and the other 90 degrees the opposite direction? Would doing this keep the shaft closer to remaining in balance? When my factory propshaft was rebuilt a few years back the zerks were in the end caps so it didn't really matter. I just don't want to have problems down the road.
If I were to re-orient the u-joints would you recommend rotating one joint 90 degrees one direction and the other 90 degrees the opposite direction? Would doing this keep the shaft closer to remaining in balance? When my factory propshaft was rebuilt a few years back the zerks were in the end caps so it didn't really matter. I just don't want to have problems down the road.
Why don't you call Tatton and ask him what you should do? I'm not trying to be an ass, I'm serious. Was there a warranty with this shaft and will you rotating the Ujoints void it? Maybe he has a reason for building the shaft contrary to what the manual calls for? Or maybe he just messed up and will fix it?
When I got my Tom Woods front I was concerned with how much spline was showing. I posted here and got everybody's thoughts/opinions. Finally I just called Tom Woods and they explained everything, gave me numbers, and put my concerns to rest. And even if something would go wrong now at least I could say I called and spoke with them so WTF.
When I got my Tom Woods front I was concerned with how much spline was showing. I posted here and got everybody's thoughts/opinions. Finally I just called Tom Woods and they explained everything, gave me numbers, and put my concerns to rest. And even if something would go wrong now at least I could say I called and spoke with them so WTF.