strength of front GQ tail shaft

Post by **Bartso** » Wed Sep 21, 2005 5:05 pm

hey guys wondering if i could use my front tail shaft on the rear after i get it shortened
reason being i have extended the wheel base and got dual transfers so the length is custom

Post by **muddymav** » Wed Sep 21, 2005 5:31 pm

When you think about it bartso.the front tail shaft transmits 50% of power when you in 4wd,so therefor it would be as tough as the rear.thats my $0.02 cents anyways,sorry i couldnt be of any more help

Post by **Bartso** » Wed Sep 21, 2005 5:50 pm

i was thinking the same
but don't know

Post by **bru21** » Wed Sep 21, 2005 6:01 pm

they are not physically as big, but the worst it breaks and you lock the front in. are you sure the flanges are the same. i know either the f and r of the gu or gq pair were different i just can't remember which.

Post by **Bartso** » Wed Sep 21, 2005 6:34 pm

well i better check thanks mate
if not anyone got a spare rear tail shaft laying around

Post by **Wendle** » Thu Sep 22, 2005 6:59 am

pinion flange is a different size

Post by **bru21** » Thu Sep 22, 2005 1:20 pm

thought so. in that case you need one off a front diff, of if the spline is different a gu rear diff.

when i fitted the gu's i kept my gq rear flange as the gu rear was different.

also they only charge like 30 extra to lengthen your rear shaft. i wish i had swapped with you before i cut mine.

cheers bru

Post by **Area54** » Thu Sep 22, 2005 1:27 pm

'bout $180 to retube and balance. Petron automotive at slacks creek.

Post by **bru21** » Thu Sep 22, 2005 1:41 pm

mud 4by has my old diffs and he is selling them. maybe swap the flage with him

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