wetoolowdingbangow
1/2 ton status
Ive heard that technique on pirate i think before. Very interesting. Im definitely up for trying some things as far as making the fit better. Dont really want to hear clangin tubes for too long.
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How much front driveshaft slip?
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Ive heard that technique on pirate i think before. Very interesting. Im definitely up for trying some things as far as making the fit better. Dont really want to hear clangin tubes for too long.
As far as square driveshafts go I just use 2" .250 wall and 1.5" .188 wall. Just cut a small groove in the smaller tube and no rattle. Way easier than brazing extra height. I did the fluid thing once too. Didn't seem to help much
I heard back from Tom Woods by email. For 8" of travel, it sounds like I get 10.5" automatically if I want more than standard.
http://www.4xshaft.com/travel.asp
The deal with these is that I guess they don't balance as well or something, so you can't cruise them on the interstate. I don't really care about that, but I'd like to be able to cruise on dirt roads, maybe 45 mph without unlocking all the time. Does anyone out there claim they can make a shaft with 8" of travel that can balance at high speed?
http://www.4xshaft.com/travel.asp
The deal with these is that I guess they don't balance as well or something, so you can't cruise them on the interstate. I don't really care about that, but I'd like to be able to cruise on dirt roads, maybe 45 mph without unlocking all the time. Does anyone out there claim they can make a shaft with 8" of travel that can balance at high speed?
The problem ,I have been told, is the weight. Cruise em at high speeds the slip will get worn out. That will cause serious imbalance issues.
I think you will be fine with occasional high speed use
I think you will be fine with occasional high speed use
I am sure the fine spline versions are much smoother.
That shaft ^^^ you posted is very similar to what I run. Its fine at 45 mph. I've never ran it locked in at highway speeds though.
Mine has not given me any issues at that speed in 4wd
63chevyll
1/2 ton status
No prob.
Im only running 6.5 inch of suspension lift with the 56s up front
But the Big Block and the doubler add so much more TQ
I think it would be silly not to run 1410s
I'm in the same boat but 52's.
Back to Jesse, he makes or has made, a fine spline slip, that is not available from anyone else that I know of. I'd say he's worth a call. I happen to run 1310's on both ends of my front driveshaft, but it's hard to compare my setup to a standard Blazer. In the end, to help with front driveshaft angles, I made a 8" spacer, and spud shaft, to push the T-case back from the trans. and to rotate it a little for the best front driveshaft angles.
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^^^yeah x2!
Okay, I just ordered a Tom Woods "ultimate travel". Once you go that route with their design, you get as much travel as you want for free basically. They default to 12" of spline, so it'll be impossible for me to use it up in either direction. I'll post back when it shows up.
Awesome. Don't even need to cycle at that slip lol. Just set it in the middle lol.
Price?
Price?
$450. I went with 1310s and with the flange output they say I have 35 degrees at the CV, which is more than I need too. So the only compromise is that 1310 isn't a super torque monster, but the guy I talked to acted totally unconcerned (and he was being helpful). 90% of what they sell is 1310 and most people are probably overbuilding who ask for more. I feel comfortable with the choice.
Got the shaft today, here are some pics. Not sure if I'll get around to installing before the weekend.
wetoolowdingbangow
1/2 ton status
Nothings worse then getting the shaft. looks good!
You have a nice looking shaft.
Martin
Martin
Here it is installed. I'll have 3.5" of compression and about 6.5" extension.
