carden joints replaced with cv's

[lj]

ive noticed on some peoples build ups that they replace the carden joints on the rear driveshaft with a cv joint. i assumed that the cv was the weakest point in the front drivetrain so why would u want to introduce this "weaker" link into the rear end. is is because they cope better with increased driveline angles?

[dogbreath_48]

ive noticed on some peoples build ups that they replace the carden joints on the rear driveshaft with a cv joint. i assumed that the cv was the weakest point in the front drivetrain so why would u want to introduce this "weaker" link into the rear end. is is because they cope better with increased driveline angles?

In the front axle they don't benefit from any torque reduction through gearing. If in place before the diff, they're more than strong enough (i assume they're stronger then universal joints). I believe they allow for increased driveline angles without binding/shuddering, but run hot at high speeds (as they're not designed to rotate so quickly).

[Ruggers]

they run on most front wheel drives and also new comodores have them on there tail shafts as standard

[lay80n]

they run on most front wheel drives and also new comodores have them on there tail shafts as standard

Have been in commadore drive shafts for a while now.

Layto....

[MART]

Had a cv rear shaft in the zuk , had to remove it because the 1.3 litre zuk one's I used are not designed for high speed as they can spin 5 times faster than they where designed to go. It didn't just get hot , It would burn your skin just touching it so I angled my transfer case in the car so it lined up in a straight line from the front diff centre to the rear diff centre , this knocked of about 15 degrees off angle and then I tilted it slightly backwards so that I can run a standard uni tailshaft. I kept my front cv as I only use it offroad and it does not get as hot. My rear cv shaft is now a spare as it is a little notchy , due to excessive heat , also if you do use it on road , you need to source a good quality boot. Cheers Paul.

[frp88]

There is no boot on a dunnydoor one because they arent the same.There is no cup or bell it is flat on both sides and bolts to rear shaft on the out ring.You put a steel dust cover over it before the center bearing it has been along time since I have fixed one.