Driveshaft Help...

[lowtideride]

I searched and din't really find what I was after.

My rig has a newer transmission and a marlin built Dual Ultimate cases going in it, when ever Marlin gets it built and shipped.

My question is... Is the front DC shaft a good choice to lengthen and use in the rear? I know DC shafts are normally weaker ,but if I can point the pinion at the case it will get the driveshaft up out of the rocks better. Just wondering what you guys have done.

The only problem I see is that I have two front DC shafts and both are from an 83. Talking to C-Dan...He mentioned that Toyota discontinued the u-joints for the front shaft. But, I don't think its a huge deal if I can find them elsewhere.

Thanks again,
-Al

 

[dgangle]

...My question is... Is the front DC shaft a good choice to lengthen and use in the rear? I know DC shafts are normally weaker ,but if I can point the pinion at the case it will get the driveshaft up out of the rocks better.... Toyota discontinued the u-joints for the front shaft....

Good plan. Weaker than what? And says who? I'm using two DC DS's on my VJ40 and have turned up both F&R pinions, albeit for different reasons. The strength of these drive shafts is not even on the radar for me and I'm putting out a heck of a lot more HP and torque with the V8. Regarding the U-joints, if they are in fact no longer avail from Toyota they will always be avail in the aftermarket. I'd check other sources and if they are discontinued, buy a couple spares now while you can still find the OE if that's what you want. They lasted this long...should take you another 20 years.

 

[lowtideride]

Sounds good. Some of the hardcore guys (Mace, Nolan, etc etc) said the that DC are a little weaker. I wasn't too worried about it. I wish I still could get some OEM u-joints for it but ahwell I guess I'll locate some aftermarket ones.

Thanks for the help, looking forward to getting this together.

-Al

 

[Mace]

Nolen used to kill his on the bash buggy but I have not had a failed unit yet on my 40.

Chances are your CV's will be fine.

 

[lowtideride]

Nolen used to kill his on the bash buggy but I have not had a failed unit yet on my 40.

Chances are your CV's will be fine.

You mean my 4cyl and 34" MTs wont kill it?


Thanks man, din't know you roamed these parts...

I still have that board for you, hopefully Ill get a chance to ship it out someday soon.

 

[Mace]

You mean my 4cyl and 34" MTs wont kill it?


Thanks man, din't know you roamed these parts...

I still have that board for you, hopefully Ill get a chance to ship it out someday soon.

I float all over the place around here lol

Make it an xmas present. Gawd dam I have been busy lately..