Driveshaft DIY

[yellowoctupus]

I know there's lots of info out on the net about making your own driveshaft so I thought I'd organize my go to links here. 

 

Depending on what you've got for parts and what tools you've got available a DIY driveshaft might be a good option.

 

This should be your freakin' BIBLE when doing any driveline work:

 

  Dana Spicer Installation Manual

 

 

Here's some links below that give some torque ratings and dimensions of different joints and just interesting reading:

• http://www.fourwheeler.com/how-to/1006or-universal-joint-cv-joint-transferring-torgue/

• http://www.driveshaftspecialist.com/HTML%20measure/UJ%20ID%20Guide.html

• http://mad4wd.com/blog/?p=18

• http://www.wallaceracing.com/driveshaftspeed.htm

• http://www.rockcharger.com/tech/partnumbers.html

• http://www.pssupply.com/ratingsp.html

• http://www.drive-lines.com/dana/tranny_applications.php?model=Ford

• http://www.therangerstation.com/Magazine/summer2008/ujoints.htm

 

And one of the most concise DIY builds:

• http://www.fordmuscleforums.com/transmission-articles/493751-how-shorten-your-driveshaft.html#post1556196

 

Everybody seems to do steel, but if you have a tig welder, well, why not do an aluminum one? They're on Trucks, Explorers, Aerostars etc.

• http://forums.vintage-mustang.com/4361425-post57.html

 

And, if you have yoke problems, remember you can always take material off, but it's a bi*ch to put back on!

 

Edited October 18, 2013 by yellowoctupus

[Domzs]

Awesome info. Thanks .  .

[SUNNY Z]

Kudo's to you. I'll just stick to paying someone to do a good job, balance it, and stand behind their work.