CV Question

[SnackPack]

Hey all,

I recently put an NP205 in my junk, and I just got my driveshaft back from
the shop -- I asked them to shorten it since it was used on an NP208. I installed the shaft, and noticed that it doesn't quite turn freely. Could my angle be too sharp with the shorter shaft length for this CV? Are CV joints on
driveshafts made for specific angle ranges?

4WD works, but I can hear a soft clicking coming from what I assume is the CV joint. I really don't want to spend the $$ on CV work to get this right.
I've been working too hard to get my rig wheelin before snow sets in (hopefully going saturday), and I hope this isn't going to be a huge problem.


Any input? Thanks guys!

 

[Pvt. Maggot]

Check to see where your hitting at, you might be able to grind alittle to clear and keep it from binding.

 

[SnackPack]

Grind out of the CV itself? It's not binding on the crossmember or the exhaust.

 

[Hossbaby50]

Yep, grind the CV stops out and you will get more angle. It isn't the strongest route out there but is the cheapest and has the potential to last for awhile. Alot of guys here in AZ do it with pretty good success. I am about to build 2 new front shafts for my K5 and that is the plan to get them to work in my truck. Grind all the stops out and see if it works for you.

Harley

 

[4X4HIGH]

The CV stops are pretty much a have to do thing (grind them out) when lifting these short wheel base vehicles.

 

[SnackPack]

Thanks guys. I'll check it out.