Found Perfect Tool for Driveshaft Torque (1 Viewer)

[Dissent]

I've had issues getting a torque wrench in my joints to properly torque my driveshafts especially once

I switched to DC shafts. This little gem makes it all better. I'm able to get to the nuts to remove, install and properly torque the transfer case ends of both shafts. I think it was about $8 at Sears.

 

[blkprj80]

There I was, all excited that I have a set of cman metric 6 pt wobble sockets, but alas, some A-hole at cman decided that 14mm just wasn't a size you'd need. I think I have this set, procured many years ago: Craftsman.com And no 14mm!!

Thanks for the item number, but I'll probably be buying a different brand since cman dicked me over once. Shame on them...

 

[landtank]

I'm not sure you can properly set torque through a u-joint when it's at an angle.

 

[e9999]

I was going to say something like that too. Not obvious that it's very accurate. However, it'd be easy to test.

 

[inkpot]

Lowes has these pretty cheap. Torque may not be prefect using a swivel, but for ujoints it is only a few degrees from straight. 64 -54 is way high for this size bolt, so I don't loose any sleep over it. Don't loose any DS bolts either! John

 

[bloc]

http://www.amazon.com/Motion-Pro-08-0134-Torque-Adapter/dp/B000WJGXF0

 

[Dissent]

I'm not sure you can properly set torque through a u-joint when it's at an angle.

Torque works through a u-joint without affecting values. It's only off about 30 degrees.

 

[Dissent]

Turns out those nuts are hardened steel according to the dealer. Not sure why but they are priced like they are.

 

[jonheld]

You use a torque wrench on driveshaft bolts?

 

[cruisermatt]

You use a torque wrench on driveshaft bolts?

Do you not?!

Not taking an extra couple of minutes to make sure a 40" steel tube that's rotating at 1000rpm's or more under your ass is secured properly is irresponsible and dangerous.

Have you ever had a driveshaft break on the street? Because I have and it could have killed somebody. It wasn't related to the torque of the bolts but I take driveshafts very seriously now.

 

[maxamillion2345]

On a flange? Lol No

 

[cruiserdan]

You use a torque wrench on driveshaft bolts?

Absolutely.

The universal-type socket will not give a totally accurate value but the value is even and that is as important.

 

[LS1FJ40]

This may seem like a stupid question but...

I just removed and replaced my front drive shaft to replace my U joint spiders. I used a regular 6 pt 14mm socket. Didn't have any issues getting at the bolts. What am I missing here? Is something different on the 92 80?

 

[Tools R Us]

You use a torque wrench on driveshaft bolts?

Every time, having a drive shaft come off is not good on anything. Even more important to take care of the hardware on the '80, the studs/flanges are not simple to replace. It takes a bunch of grunt, especially on the rear, always happy to feel/hear that click.

 

[Tools R Us]

This may seem like a stupid question but...

I just removed and replaced my front drive shaft to replace my U joint spiders. I used a regular 6 pt 14mm socket. Didn't have any issues getting at the bolts. What am I missing here? Is something different on the 92 80?

Agree on the stock stuff. Some have generic/Spicer stuff, it doesn't fit, but is made to fit, kinda, so fastener access is compromised.

 

[Dissent]

I always torque everything, can't imagine why you wouldn't given the option. It takes all the guess work and worry out of the equation.

The problem became apparent with the new DC shafts and the increased angle from the lift before them was problematic too. A standard socket fits but you can't get a ratchet or u-joint on it, a box wrench doesn't fit because it hits the side of the yoke leaving me with a standard open end wrench or crows foot wrench to try and muscle the nuts tight which resulted in 6 of 8 inboard 'pretty tight' and slightly rounded nuts. Far from ideal in my eyes so this socket is the bees knees in my world. YMMV.

 

[LS1FJ40]

Agree on the stock stuff. Some have generic/Spicer stuff, it doesn't fit, but is made to fit, kinda, so fastener access is compromised.

Good to know. I was wondering if I missed something... haha

 

[jonheld]

Do you not?!

Not taking an extra couple of minutes to make sure a 40" steel tube that's rotating at 1000rpm's or more under your ass is secured properly is irresponsible and dangerous.

Have you ever had a driveshaft break on the street? Because I have and it could have killed somebody. It wasn't related to the torque of the bolts but I take driveshafts very seriously now.

I appreciate your enthusiasm.

 

[cruisermatt]

I appreciate your enthusiasm.

Thanks. It's why I'm going to live longer than you.

 

[MANUCHAO]

I'm thinking of making my own torque wrench (six point) adapter/extension and use this site to determine the torque applied when using such extension.

EDIT: you can always get one of these.....14mm