Sourcing OME size driveshaft tubing...

lowtideride · 10-11-07, 09:06 AM

I went to the local drive shaft shops and neither of them would sell me just the tubing.

So, Does anyone know where I can order the tubing? I am going to call up Tom Woods to see if he will soon.

Thanks agian..
-Al

I know this isnt a hardcore question, I just know that there is a better chance of getting an anwser here with a larger group of Muders.

chattfj40 · 10-11-07, 09:20 AM

Al,

Pm'd you on a source...

Arya Ebrahimi · 10-12-07, 12:06 AM

From the Pirate4x4.com Toyota Forum FAQ:

"2.5'' Sch. 40 pipe. is 2.875" OD x .203" thick which is almost 1/4'' wall and is a good fit for the toy yokes. You just have to use an endgrinder or the like to knock the seam down in the pipe. "

You can probably find 2.5" sch 40 pipe a lot easier than anything else. Just an idea.

lowtideride · 10-12-07, 05:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arya Ebrahimi

From the Pirate4x4.com Toyota Forum FAQ:

"2.5'' Sch. 40 pipe. is 2.875" OD x .203" thick which is almost 1/4'' wall and is a good fit for the toy yokes. You just have to use an endgrinder or the like to knock the seam down in the pipe. "

You can probably find 2.5" sch 40 pipe a lot easier than anything else. Just an idea.

I will be running that on my trail rig soon. But I need OEM for a DD rig I am building...Thanks for the info I was going to dig that up in TT soon since I also need to make a trail shaft for the weekend warrior.

hammerhead · 10-17-07, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lowtideride

I will be running that on my trail rig soon. But I need OEM for a DD rig I am building...Thanks for the info I was going to dig that up in TT soon since I also need to make a trail shaft for the weekend warrior.

I'm runnin' schedule 40 on my DD and it is smoother than the old stock tube I replaced. You just have to be sure you get it real straight.

Land Speeder · 10-20-07, 12:32 PM

I'm subscribing....
I dented and subsequently tweaked my rear d shaft the other week. I just got a replacement fro cruiserparts but holy crap it's rusted....
Local fab man PainlessFab is going to re-tube my original dented one and hopefully it'll be balanced enough to use again for DD.

lowtideride · 10-20-07, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hammerhead

I'm runnin' schedule 40 on my DD and it is smoother than the old stock tube I replaced. You just have to be sure you get it real straight.

Might be an option.

How is the pipe seemed?

Rough? or smooth like you would find on HREW or DOM?

Thanks for the help...

hammerhead · 10-20-07, 11:43 PM

I don't recall a visible seem...

This thing is strong enough that I've had the full rear weight of the vehicle sitting on it a few times with no damage. I do know that if you fall on it hard enough it will just snap the u-joint istead of damaging the whole shaft.

10-11-07, 09:06 AM	#1
lowtideride Ride On... Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Florida TLCA# 14891 Posts: 7,057	Sourcing OME size driveshaft tubing... I went to the local drive shaft shops and neither of them would sell me just the tubing. So, Does anyone know where I can order the tubing? I am going to call up Tom Woods to see if he will soon. Thanks agian.. -Al I know this isnt a hardcore question, I just know that there is a better chance of getting an anwser here with a larger group of Muders. __________________ www.NFCruiserheads.org FJ45 Crawler and a 1983 Hilux... has had no peers for 50 years...

10-11-07, 09:20 AM	#2
chattfj40 IH8MUD Reader Join Date: May 2004 Location: Chattanooga, TN TLCA# 4920 Posts: 513	Al, Pm'd you on a source... __________________ Please donate to the Rescue Tellico Fund and help save the Tellico OHV area --Todd Chattanooga, TN 1980 FJ40, H41/0rion, SOA, 38.5 TSL/SX, LF Beadlocks, Longs, Sag pwr steer w/ ram assist. TLCA#: 4920 STLCA Rescue Tellico Committee (SFWDA) And yep...I am White Trash

10-12-07, 12:06 AM	#3
Arya Ebrahimi Something clever Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Blacksburg, VA Posts: 2,435	From the Pirate4x4.com Toyota Forum FAQ: "2.5'' Sch. 40 pipe. is 2.875" OD x .203" thick which is almost 1/4'' wall and is a good fit for the toy yokes. You just have to use an endgrinder or the like to knock the seam down in the pipe. " You can probably find 2.5" sch 40 pipe a lot easier than anything else. Just an idea. __________________ HOKIES UNITED Arya Ebrahimi '94 FZJ80 200k miles, locked, 285 Revo's, ARB Bullbar, Hella 4000's, homemade drawers My mini-truck buildup thread...updated 9/10 Mini-truck's first trip!! With PICS! 11/10

10-20-07, 12:32 PM	#6
Land Speeder per DanKunz: Grain Fed Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Look Behind You... Posts: 1,893	I'm subscribing.... I dented and subsequently tweaked my rear d shaft the other week. I just got a replacement fro cruiserparts but holy crap it's rusted.... Local fab man PainlessFab is going to re-tube my original dented one and hopefully it'll be balanced enough to use again for DD. __________________ I miss my hospital gown, so I've just stopped wearing pants Eric Hagan - Auburn, Alabama Manufactured 3/90, frame stamp 0001746 '91 FJ80 - 'Cattywampus' - "One beautiful piece of shit" - Doors, hood, wheels, rear "split" hatch (this option no longer availbale on the Cattywampus model), front seats, rear seats, headliner, sunroof, ignition, too many other things to mention... My ROTW

10-20-07, 11:43 PM	#8
hammerhead IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Central, Utah Posts: 2,171	I don't recall a visible seem... This thing is strong enough that I've had the full rear weight of the vehicle sitting on it a few times with no damage. I do know that if you fall on it hard enough it will just snap the u-joint istead of damaging the whole shaft. __________________ utah4x4club.com U4WDA

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