Square drive shaft- parts questions

[jt512]

I'm down to the wire on my K30 build, the goal is the CK5 Rausch Creek trip June 9th , most of the big stuff is done and like most builds I'm over budget and still need some important stuff, like driveshafts .

So my question, I'm going to fab up a square tube front shaft and I'm wondering what is the best set up at the t case ? I'm running the stock 86 205 that had the flange mounted cv shaft. I went to 52's in the front so between the lift, the droop, and the axle placement I need something with some decent slip and angle capability. I already have the material (2"x.250 and 1.5" x 3/16" wall) and I have a 1410 yoke for my 60 and a 1410 end for the shaft, I'm just in need of suggestions of what to do at the t case (cheap is good )

Thanks

 

[blazinzuk]

cut the cv off the driveshaft you have and use it.

Nothing cheaper than free.

I have done it multiple times on many different kinds of rigs

The weight of the driveshaft will wear out the u joints quick so if the cv is not in good shape it will kill it quick.

 

[howdiy]

If you buy one of those CV eliminators, figure in a superflex joint also since the eliminator has a lot less travel compared to a yoke

I'd run the stock CV for now

 

[jt512]

So the stock cv will/ should have enough travel for the droop of the 52's ? Should I clearance/grind them at all ? The shaft build will be my Tuesday project, I'm hoping to finish the tube bed and fuel tank mounts today/ tomorrow.

I've got a couple of front shafts laying around , so I will most likely build 2 complete shafts, JIC


Thanks

 

[howdiy]

A little grinding won't hurt, it should have enough travel though

I put a limit strap on my pumpkin side of the axle just to be safe on my shaft though, I'm running 1350's which don't allow as much angle as a 1410 or 1310/3r CV

 

[jt512]

Cool

I may grind on one of them, see how it works and go from there. I've got 1410 stuff for the one end, it just seems like the 52's flex a lot, and with the BB up front most of it seems like droop ( I'm sure you know that too)

 

[howdiy]

Yep, about 2" up and 12" down

 

[jt512]

Yep, about 2" up and 12" down

Sounds about right

I would really like to drop the coin on a good round long slip shaft, but, I really think I'm going to do a doubler this winter so I just can't see the point in buying a shaft now and then having to lengthen it in a few months. Plus I'm over budget on this thing already, and swapping to a 32 spline output, 1410 yoke, flange and a d shaft isnt in the checkbook right now