This thread was floating around in the TJ forum when I was down there......so I'm stealing it.....
What did you do to your CJ today?
What did you do to your CJ today?
That Jeep needs to be posted herePainted
Thanks!Looks good! Do you have any more pics?
Ok, now that you have forged the way, what were your indicators that the slip joint was bad? I have LOTS of play in my front shaft, I can push it with my finger at least 1/2" or more. I am not sure if it is too short or simply worn out.Made the new front driveshaft today. Made it to replace the one at the top of the picture. It needed to be about 2" longer, and the slip joint was torn up because of it.
I used the double cardan yolk off of the short one, and the slip joint and shaft off of the long one.
Slip joint comparison at ride height.
Much better than it was. Very,very slight vibration at about 65 mph,way better than it was though. I'll drop it off to get balanced at a local shop the next time I have it off. I cruise at 55 so it's nothing I am in a hurry to get done.
Not too bad for a dummy with no clue as to what he's doing.:cheers2:
Yep. I could grab the shaft and wiggle it about 1/2" or so. It should be nice and tight.WSS said:Ok, now that you have forged the way, what were your indicators that the slip joint was bad? I have LOTS of play in my front shaft, I can push it with my finger at least 1/2" or more. I am not sure if it is too short or simply worn out.
Nice work BTW! Brave indeed. And all this with stick?
We need to do a bake sale to raise money for a "get skiz a wire feeder" fund. He deserves it. LOL