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Title: what happens when you alter your own prop shafts?
Post by: mark.yellow.series.3 on July 07, 2006, 19:38:17

well ill tell you,
















they bloody fall off. with some nasty noises and bits over the road. :cry:  :cry:  :cry:


so does any one know of a company that make custom length props.

not in the mud yet.

Title: what happens when you alter your own prop shafts?
Post by: paul_humphreys on July 07, 2006, 20:07:22

www.gwynlewis4x4.co.uk or theres one called The propshaft clinic, no www for it sorry.

Paul

Title: what happens when you alter your own prop shafts?
Post by: rollazuki on July 07, 2006, 20:09:05

Ive fabbed 2 props, got the rear spot on(local prop balancing company said it didnt need any work(no bill at all, I was pleased)
My tried and tested method is to tag it in place with a couple of small welds, car on axle stands, fit prop.
Mark a white line along the prop, and set the car running in 1st gear.
Watch the prop. as it spins, watch if it goes out of true. Use the line you marked to guage the position.
Next time around, tap the high point with a hammer.....
Continue.......
When theres no discernible runout, carefully unbolt it and add small tacks round the joint before finally welding it up. Preferrably in 1 continuous bead...
The only thing I bust is UJ spiders cos it all runs at daft angles on full droop.

Dont give up, it can be done. Make sure as well that the join has a good groove to weld into, so the bead doesnt just sit on the surface.

As far a prop shops, I can recommend Propshaft Technology in Rotherham, South Yorks.

Good guys, know all about 4x4 and race car/stock car props as well(eh Bulli)

Rolla

Title: what happens when you alter your own prop shafts?
Post by: mark.yellow.series.3 on July 07, 2006, 21:17:23

thanks for that, i dont think it is entirly the props fault, but i do need some proper ones.
  i will give them a call tomorrow.

Title: what happens when you alter your own prop shafts?
Post by: blackbob on July 07, 2006, 21:35:56

OH the joys of building landrovers :D

Title: what happens when you alter your own prop shafts?
Post by: mark.yellow.series.3 on July 07, 2006, 22:06:04

Quote from: "blackbob"

OH the joys of building landrovers :D

yer, no s**t :lol:  :lol:  :lol:

Title: what happens when you alter your own prop shafts?
Post by: hobbit on July 09, 2006, 11:10:16

There is a place that specialises in prop shafts here in nottingham, near J26 M1 side

Title: what happens when you alter your own prop shafts?
Post by: mark.yellow.series.3 on July 09, 2006, 12:18:05

thanks for the replies people.

i will put new spiders and needles in my and run it again, and see what happens.

any tips on reconning the UJ's on props?
 thanks in advance

mark.

Title: what happens when you alter your own prop shafts?
Post by: Bulli on July 09, 2006, 15:19:59

Andy can make up some big angle(35 not poxy 30) i'd give propshaft technology a buzz as Rolla said they are really helpful and approachable.

Title: what happens when you alter your own prop shafts?
Post by: mark.yellow.series.3 on July 09, 2006, 17:53:51

ive got there number, and will get them to price up a pair tomorrow.