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Post by 89sastoyota on Dec 2, 2009 23:18:15 GMT -5
I read your article about the square tube drive line it was great so I built one for my self. The tubes I bought were 2ft. long each. In the article it said that the front axle was pushed 2inches forward and the tubes were 12 inches each. My axle is not pushed forward, m front hanger is even with the end of my frame. Does mean I should shorten the drive line to less than 12 inches? This where I'm not the smartest, trying to figure out the right length. Thank you for your time....  |
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Post by DeadlyPeace on Dec 4, 2009 0:37:40 GMT -5
For single case roughly around 12" would be where you'd want it, but it will vary depending on how much lift you have. Measure the distance from the 3rd member flange to the t-case flange and build the DS to that length giving yourself about 1 1/2" (or more) of slip travel before it hits the back of the yoke.
For example if the distance from yoke to yoke is 24".
24" - 4" (front yoke) - 6" (CV joint) - 1 1/2" (slip) = 12 1/2"
Could make them shorter if you'd like. The main thing is that you want to make sure you have enough slip for it to go in both directions. Also the more the tubes lap within each other the stronger it will be.
When you're done you can check the down travel by stuffing the passenger tire up in the wheel well and see if it hits or is too close to the yoke. If it does just simply remove it and cut the amount needed off the end of each tube.
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