Author Topic: Front drive shaft? (Read 3110 times)

dentedfender · « **on:** Nov 03, 2005, 03:54:07 PM »

I was wondering if i could use my stock 85 front drive shaft cv part and then get a rear drive shaft cut it down then weld a long slip kit on it? and be able to use the cv joint?

CRS · « **Reply #1 on:** Nov 03, 2005, 05:10:18 PM »

If your looking to build a rear driveshaft out of your front then all you have to do is have a driveline shop lengthen the front shaft and it will bolt right up in the rear.

If your loking ot make a long slip front shaft just cut the yokes off and make a square shaft its beefer and way cheaper then all that work you were thinikng

dentedfender · « **Reply #2 on:** Nov 03, 2005, 05:27:34 PM »

i would make a square shaft but i need something i can drive in 4wd high going 60 with out getting shaken to death

yotaboy79 · « **Reply #3 on:** Nov 03, 2005, 05:49:51 PM »

ive had my square front up to 60 with no problems didnt notice any vibes it did make a some noise because of the slop in the tubing but that was it $Beer Chug\'n$

lilbuddy · « **Reply #4 on:** Nov 03, 2005, 05:52:27 PM »

Quote from: yotaboy79 on Nov 03, 2005, 05:49:51 PM

ive had my square front up to 60 with no problems didnt notice any vibes it did make a some noise because of the slop in the tubing but that was it $Beer Chug\'n$

Same. Only time it vibrated is when i let off the gas. At 55-60 its good. Little more then usual but thats it.

Shamb · « **Reply #5 on:** Nov 03, 2005, 08:17:20 PM »

.........why do you need to go 60 mph's in 4 wheel drive? Not good...

dentedfender · « **Reply #6 on:** Nov 03, 2005, 08:38:44 PM »

do you need two front shafts for a square front? and 60 because i live in colorado and it snows alot so 4 wheel is nice on those slopy days

CRS · « **Reply #7 on:** Nov 03, 2005, 08:40:20 PM »

no you only need the one you got

Shamb · « **Reply #8 on:** Nov 03, 2005, 08:50:23 PM »

you can get square tube that fits nice and "snug" into one another, just cut the ends off and weld them to the tubing. Very simple and durable.

dentedfender · « **Reply #9 on:** Nov 03, 2005, 09:09:42 PM »

ill give it a try so for tubing its 2x2x1/4 reciver then regular 2x2 for the smaller one?

Shamb · « **Reply #10 on:** Nov 03, 2005, 09:19:20 PM »

yea use a 2x2 1/4" for the outer portion and 1 3/4x1 3/4" 1/4" for the inner slip section.

Make sure it fits nice and somewhat tight.. obviously you dont want to jam it together but in the same sense you dont want slop because slop = death wobble.

The better the fit the happier you'll be when that front DL is spinning like mad.

dentedfender · « **Reply #11 on:** Nov 03, 2005, 09:27:13 PM »

for the slip part is that packed with grease or is it just dry?

Shamb · « **Reply #12 on:** Nov 03, 2005, 09:37:30 PM »

I wouldn't pack it with grease, just coat the inner slip section with some good sticky grease.

MiniSimp · « **Reply #13 on:** Nov 03, 2005, 10:10:41 PM »

http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=14915.0

dentedfender · « **Reply #14 on:** Nov 04, 2005, 08:53:03 AM »

now im confused do i use 2x2x 1/4 and 1 3/4x1 3/4x1/4 or do i use 2.5x2.5x1/4 and 2x2x1/4 like minisimp did?

Shamb · « **Reply #15 on:** Nov 04, 2005, 09:04:48 AM »

either way will work. Think about it

You have 2.5 on your outer edge -1/4" for each side (thickness) and a 2" inner slip that'll fit nice and snug.

2.5 - .25 -.25 = 2

get it?

Or.. 2 1/2" - 1/4" - 1/4" = 2" which will be your 2 x 2 in the middle.

Shamb · « **Reply #16 on:** Nov 04, 2005, 09:10:11 AM »

example.

my 1 min drawling

dentedfender · « **Reply #17 on:** Nov 04, 2005, 09:14:43 AM »

ok thats all i need to know im hoping to have it done tomorrow thanks for the help guys

Shamb · « **Reply #18 on:** Nov 04, 2005, 09:16:03 AM »

post up your final product

scyota · « **Reply #19 on:** Nov 04, 2005, 06:10:58 PM »

How much does the metal you need usually cost??

Shamb · « **Reply #20 on:** Nov 04, 2005, 08:09:57 PM »

we calculated our front shafts to cost around $35-38 completely finished.

Usually we buy it in 20 ft sticks and make a bunch though for spares or to sale.

dentedfender · « **Reply #21 on:** Nov 07, 2005, 08:07:45 PM »

front drive shaft is done the metal put me back 25 bucks.

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