I am because originally I had 14" 2.0s in the back and the clearanced cv helped me not need a center limit strap. I've since switched to 12" 2.5s now and I wouldn't need the special cv with those, just already had it.
Any info or advice on modifying a rear driveshaft double cardan joint for a little more flexibility?
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Yours is shorter than mine? My last order was for 17.5". Mine last much longer than a year.
I forget what transmission you've got, but the 32rh is the shortest factory option. I can measure when I get home, but I think mine is around 22". My operating angle is about 21-22* so they don't last very long, but it doesn't vibe
Not sure on the pinion length, I could try to measure later. Though the offset pinion causes more problem than I think the small difference in length would
It's not cut and dried but nothing I have is the same as anything else anyone else has but it's not cut and dried. Got it.
Do a survey Trevor. I'll give you 50 bucks for every TJ rear double cardan driveshaft that is 20" or longer and you give me a dollar for every one shorter than 20". Survey stays open until we get to a 100 respondents. You don't get to respond.
Nv3550, np241, Dana 44 pushed into the gas tank at full shock compression. 4" spring with a Savvy skid.
Just trying to point out that not every rig that has 12's in the back needs a center strap, a special expensive driveshaft or to be stretched.
Just measured my shaft and it's 20.5" at ride height. So I was a little off, still kinda tempted to take you up on that offer, but idk if anyone around here has a shaft as big as mine...
I don’t think anyone implied every rig needs those things. Just that the issue exists and those are the typical options to deal with it.
You may want to check with a few that own non stretched TJ Rubicons before you jump on that offer. They average 17-18".
My shaft may not be as big around but it sure is short...........
School a newbie here. Single cardan shafts have a longer effective shaft length than DC, and can flex more. Why does everyone use a DC on such a short wheel base?
With a DC the pinion has to be in line with the drive shaft. Is the U-Joint angle too steep with single joint?
The rear DC on mine is about 18 deg. A single u joint can't handle that and live long. The two u joints in the double cardan are splitting that angle between the two of them.
There it is. I just ordered a rear driveshaft today. A TJ with Savvy UA, 241 transfer case, and Rubicon rear netted a 16" rear driveshaft. Trevor owes you a dollar!
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Man, I really feel sorry for all you short shafted guys, I truly wouldn't wish it on anyone.
But it's pretty obvious that you guys are all just jealous of my huge shaft. Is that all you got Tox?
But it's pretty obvious that you guys are all just jealous of my huge shaft. Is that all you got Tox?
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