square driveshafts

[UPS]

This is what I'm gonna build with and I think it's what Kert's using.

Driveshaft "tractor spline" slip joint:
NeapCo.
Male PN 72-2231
Female PN 53-2415


If not...it's a useful set of part numbers anyways.

What does the other end look like? How much $?

Thanks,
Mike

 

[vortec]

i've never actually seen a square tube shaft in action, but i always thought it could be a problem in a few cases. for instance, if you're rock scrawling and the shaft contacts a rock, a round one would grind on it, but keep spinning fine and slip over the rock (i have a few stripes from that). a square would be smacking the corners into the rock and causing some obvious problems. i know dragging the d-shaft on obstacles is something to be avoided, but it i happens sometimes.

 

[loafer]

where you get those

Here is one source for splined shaft stock:
http://www.grobinc.com/coldrolled/

They sell internal splined bushings as well. I've used there stuff at work for various projects.

 

[sandawgk5]

i've never actually seen a square tube shaft in action, but i always thought it could be a problem in a few cases. for instance, if you're rock scrawling and the shaft contacts a rock, a round one would grind on it, but keep spinning fine and slip over the rock (i have a few stripes from that). a square would be smacking the corners into the rock and causing some obvious problems. i know dragging the d-shaft on obstacles is something to be avoided, but it i happens sometimes.

The square shaft acts like an auger and grinds the **** out of the rock. These things are generally made out of 250 wall receiver tubeing so they ain't gonna bend easy.

Dik

 

[Hogback Fabrication]

i've never actually seen a square tube shaft in action, but i always thought it could be a problem in a few cases. for instance, if you're rock scrawling and the shaft contacts a rock, a round one would grind on it, but keep spinning fine and slip over the rock (i have a few stripes from that). a square would be smacking the corners into the rock and causing some obvious problems. i know dragging the d-shaft on obstacles is something to be avoided, but it i happens sometimes.

That's not a problem at all; it doesn't affect the capability, performance or reliability of the setup

 

[sandawgk5]

I did a google search for Neapco pn 72-2231 and got this

http://www.google.com/search?q=Neap...s=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a

Lets see if that works.

Dik

 

[RGV72BLAZER]

good read.

 

[gmc4cw]

i've never actually seen a square tube shaft in action, but i always thought it could be a problem in a few cases. for instance, if you're rock scrawling and the shaft contacts a rock, a round one would grind on it, but keep spinning fine and slip over the rock (i have a few stripes from that). a square would be smacking the corners into the rock and causing some obvious problems. i know dragging the d-shaft on obstacles is something to be avoided, but it i happens sometimes.

you also need to remember that a square tube shaft is does not have sharp corners. I have wheeled my square tube shaft for at least a year now or more. I blew up the joints last weekend but the square parts are indestructible. .250 wall on both pieces, that means it 1/2 inch thick where they overlap. on my setup that about 12".

 

[UPS]

I did a google search for Neapco pn 72-2231 and got this

http://www.google.com/search?q=Neap...s=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a

Lets see if that works.

Dik

In case anyone is looking for it, it's on page 48. It doesn't tell much about it though. 1 5/8"-10 spline 27 7/8" long is all it says.

What size tube does it fit?

Thanks,
Mike

 

[muddybuddy]

whats the price tag on that? looks sweet. im planning to build a front shaft and am compiling the parts, that would be sweet if its not too pricey

 

[Mudstud]

Good thread.

 

[90'K5]

In case anyone is looking for it, it's on page 48. It doesn't tell much about it though. 1 5/8"-10 spline 27 7/8" long is all it says.

What size tube does it fit?

Thanks,
Mike

Any update on price or tubing size??

 

[loafer]

whats the price tag on that? looks sweet. im planning to build a front shaft and am compiling the parts, that would be sweet if its not too pricey

If I found the right link it looks a little pricy...
http://www.driveshaftsuperstore.com/Drive_shaft_long_slip_yoke_and_spline.htm

You might get better selection and pricing for splined shaft stock/bushing or flnges from these guys:
http://www.grobinc.com/coldrolled/bushings.htm#flanged


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