So I decided to rebuild my drive shafts front to back and in the process of doing so discovered that the double cardan joint on the rear drive shaft had a crack in it around one of the u-joint caps.
The front and rear double cardan we're identical and the front one was in good shape, so I stuck that on the rear drive shaft and put it all together with no more hassle then might normally be associated with those types of drive shafts, which is a ton of hassle for somebody that's never done one!
I ordered a new double cardan for the front drive shaft and when it came in, the measurements were suitable however instead of being machined over the top of the u-joint holes it was cast and tapered. That left me no suitable mounting position for the press to insert the first cap straight.
As is my practice I usually press the first cap way past so that I can engage the needles on the second cap before I begin the press, so no level pressing surface there either.
I think the prices from Wild Horses for new drive lines is way cheaper than replacing u joints yourself, considering parts labor and frustration!
JB
The front and rear double cardan we're identical and the front one was in good shape, so I stuck that on the rear drive shaft and put it all together with no more hassle then might normally be associated with those types of drive shafts, which is a ton of hassle for somebody that's never done one!
I ordered a new double cardan for the front drive shaft and when it came in, the measurements were suitable however instead of being machined over the top of the u-joint holes it was cast and tapered. That left me no suitable mounting position for the press to insert the first cap straight.
As is my practice I usually press the first cap way past so that I can engage the needles on the second cap before I begin the press, so no level pressing surface there either.
I think the prices from Wild Horses for new drive lines is way cheaper than replacing u joints yourself, considering parts labor and frustration!
JB
