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 Feb 23 2006, 11:30 PM
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DSM Tech Wizard  Group: Members Posts: 2,404 Joined: 16-December 03 From: Fletcher/Bloomington Member No.: 214  |
Well, I picked this up from the driveshaft shop today and I got so excited about it that I couldn't keep it a secret. I bolted it up to make sure everything fit and it did perfectly. The only thing I have to complain about is that it feels a bit on the heavy side but I'm sure it's still short of what the stocker weighs. The welds are near perfect and Kevin built it with just some measurements and my specifications. I told him what I was going to do with it and he built it without even having the car there. We couldn't make a 1-piece driveshaft because he said he prefers not to go over 70in because it becomes dangerous. So, we just used the back carrier bearing, which I'm filling with silicone, and made a 2-piece shaft. I bought new U-joints for it as well which he put in for me at a minimal charge. He also took the pivot ball apart and put new grease in there (which is a special type of grease) and put it back together in proper form. All in all, I'm very happy with what I got. Good price, good product. I'll have further updates as well when I can drive the car.
Wherry Machine and Welding 11 Carri Drive Bloomington, IL 61704 phone: (309) 828-5423 http://www.wherrymachine.com/ Driveshaft 1 Welds 1 Please tell Kevin that Brett from Extreme Motors referred you because he liked his driveshaft for his car so much. -------------------- "I hear he tunes the space shuttle also...and that thing is fast"
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Feb 24 2006, 03:49 AM
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 Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Moderators Posts: 1,156 Joined: 23-September 02 Member No.: 16 |
that chromoly? looks good!
-------------------- my cars breath smells like car food
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Feb 24 2006, 08:33 AM
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 Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,754 Joined: 25-June 04 From: 61554 Member No.: 314 |
NICE
 make sure you JB weld the yolk if you haven't already. -------------------- ┌∩┐(◣_◢)┌∩┐
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Feb 24 2006, 08:41 AM
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 Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,108 Joined: 2-October 05 From: Waverly, Illinois Member No.: 636 |
QUOTE (mitsu90 @ Feb 24 2006, 08:33 AM) NICE make sure you JB weld the yolk if you haven't already. Why? 
-------------------- Thanks, Bud!
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Feb 24 2006, 09:01 AM
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 Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,995 Joined: 27-November 04 From: Yates City IL Member No.: 389 |
Bud
To keep the transfer case fluid from leaking out. Brett What that setup run you??? -------------------- 92 Eagle Talon TSI AWD "The Black Golfball" How fast can a 14B go???
91 Chevy C1500 "Problem Child" **SOLD** 01 Impala DD 07 Trailblazer Wife's new DD Cars run on blood, sweat, and horsepower... Without the first two, you can't get the last" SOB Racing "Sitting On Blocks" |
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Feb 24 2006, 09:02 AM
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Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,754 Joined: 25-June 04 From: 61554 Member No.: 314 |
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Feb 24 2006, 09:24 AM
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Very nice! Has anyone read/heard about running an aluminum drive shaft? I know many trucks are using it now, but they have room for the larger diameter shaft under the vehile, and I"m guessing we don't. Just curious.
-------------------- QUOTE (gsxracer80 @ Oct 31 2006, 12:41 AM)
thanks hcar.... I am still massaging that area trying to get it ready...  |
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Feb 24 2006, 09:47 AM
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DSM Tech Wizard Group: Members Posts: 2,404 Joined: 16-December 03 From: Fletcher/Bloomington Member No.: 214 |
It's "Spicer Heat Treated Driveshaft Steel" is exactly what Kevin said the label says.
I'm not sure about the JB Weld treatment, but I have heard of the silicone. Kevin also told me to scratch the bottom inside the yoke and make sure to use some carb cleaner to get all the crud out. That way the silicone will have something to stick to when it dries in there. I asked him about running an aluminum one to save weight. Honestly, Kevin told me that it would take so much aluminum to build it tough enough to withstand the strain, an aluminum one would be just as heavy as this one. BTW, by the end of our conversation he officially thinks I'm a master at the art of "rigging" things to work with all this silicone in the yoke and carrier bearings. What a great reputation us DSMers have!  BTW total price out the door was under $300, materials were about $50, and labor was the rest. -------------------- "I hear he tunes the space shuttle also...and that thing is fast"
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Feb 24 2006, 10:17 AM
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 DSMCentral Freak Group: Members Posts: 396 Joined: 10-January 01 From: Peoria, IL Member No.: 8 |
Our aluminum driveshaft saved us 10 lbs.
Link to a picture and info It replaces the first 2 sections just like yours. The yoke is a larger to match the larger output shaft from the transfer case. -------------------- |
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Feb 24 2006, 10:38 AM
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Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Moderators Posts: 1,156 Joined: 23-September 02 Member No.: 16 |
you ever go with the upgraded t-case they sell too darryl? I know they were selling them in batches, so availability was limited to production runs of 10, but I read that shep was very happy with his.
-------------------- my cars breath smells like car food
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Feb 24 2006, 11:06 AM
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DSM Tech Wizard Group: Members Posts: 2,404 Joined: 16-December 03 From: Fletcher/Bloomington Member No.: 214 |
I think Darryl has mentioned before that he does have their upgraded t-case.
-------------------- "I hear he tunes the space shuttle also...and that thing is fast"
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Feb 24 2006, 12:22 PM
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DSMCentral Freak Group: Members Posts: 396 Joined: 10-January 01 From: Peoria, IL Member No.: 8 |
QUOTE (akamiami @ Feb 24 2006, 04:38 PM) you ever go with the upgraded t-case they sell too darryl? I know they were selling them in batches, so availability was limited to production runs of 10, but I read that shep was very happy with his. Yup had one from the first batch. It took forever to get it though. It was made possible by GatewayDSM.org and their sponsors. We can barely afford to pay attention. -------------------- |
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