Driveshaft Angles...max with what joint?

[lgottler]

OK, I think I'm running 1310's in a Double Cardian one end, standard u-joint on the diff side (forgive me if I screwed up my terminology!).

Is there another joint that can get more angle without binding? I don't have vibes now, but I only can drop about 2" before it binds! I'm about to just grind some material away from the area making contact, but I'd like to find another solution.

Would running a non DC shaft work in my world? The angle would be about the same, maybe less severe, of course tilting my axle and stuff, but I'm not worried about that. I want a shaft on there that won't bind with 2" of drop!!

When I put my 231/D300 doubler in, I am going to extend the wheelbase that much more (about 3-4") so my DS will still be the same length, but I don't want the crappy binding!!!

:blink:

Lucas

[Evil_E]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(lgottler &#064; Sep 18 2006, 09&#58;21 PM) 17831</div>

OK, I think I&#39;m running 1310&#39;s in a Double Cardian one end, standard u-joint on the diff side (forgive me if I screwed up my terminology&#33;).

Is there another joint that can get more angle without binding? I don&#39;t have vibes now, but I only can drop about 2" before it binds&#33; I&#39;m about to just grind some material away from the area making contact, but I&#39;d like to find another solution.

Would running a non DC shaft work in my world? The angle would be about the same, maybe less severe, of course tilting my axle and stuff, but I&#39;m not worried about that. I want a shaft on there that won&#39;t bind with 2" of drop&#33;&#33;

When I put my 231/D300 doubler in, I am going to extend the wheelbase that much more (about 3-4") so my DS will still be the same length, but I don&#39;t want the crappy binding&#33;&#33;&#33;

:blink:

Lucas
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Is it binding on the T-case side? If it is, you can run a non-cv shaft and get more angle. But it will probably vibe like mad. :wacko: Or drop your t-case some. If it is binding on the axle, then you need to rotate the axle up.

[95geo]

if you can run a flange on the t-case end you can run toy stuff, its at least as strong as the 1310 joints and yokes. it has stupid crazy angles in a non cv joint and i think 35ish degrees for a non ifs shaft. another option is the offset joint from tom woods but that inherantly has vibes. or you could get a reworked cv from someone like high angle driveline that is capable of about 42*

[lgottler]

Yeah the CV end is the one thats binding. I am running a flange right now, but when the 300 goes in, I&#39;d have to decide which route to go.

So a non CV will tolerate more angle before binding. If I get vibes at high speeds, I don&#39;t care, its not going to be running highway anymore, maybe a few 55 mph runs to trails and stuff, thats about it.

Dropping the trans isn&#39;t an option. I&#39;ve got a flat skid on there now and no way I&#39;m giving that up&#33; :D I see TJ&#39;s running 6" lifts and stuff, slap on a CV shaft and they&#39;re fine, I just wondered if I am the only one maxing out a CV&#33; I even had it lengthened about 3".

Lucas

[shawn]

Have you done a Motor Mount Lift? That would also help, and I think recomended if you shove the t/c up any at all.

[lgottler]

Yeah I already have a MM lift. I made my own custom crossmember for the trans/t-case then I built my skid as a separate piece. At that same time I made some 1"MM lift blocks and put in a 1" body lift.

[MuddyPaws]

80 degree CV from High Angle.

http://www.4wheeloffroad.com/techarticles/p75331_image_small.jpg

[lgottler]

I may have forgot to mention that I&#39;m cheap.

Lucas

[Ann Arbor Driveshaft]

yeah....those aren&#39;t cheap and they can&#39;t seal them very well. But sometimes you gotta......

[MuddyPaws]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(lgottler &#064; Sep 19 2006, 08&#58;30 PM) 17889</div>

I may have forgot to mention that I&#39;m cheap.

Lucas
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:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

Then yer in the wrong sport. LOL

Maybe you could take up needlepoint and give me your TJ....

http://www.aileenannecollections.com/assets/images/Needle%20Point%20Accents/Needlepoint%202/Needle%20Point%20Fish%20Waste%20Bin%20and%20Tissue %20Box.jpg