Dobbin's CV joint Driveshafts - what do you think???

[Elmo]

whatta ya think of these driveshafts???? i know there the ducks guts, and the pick of the litter from pretty much everything else on the market, but are they worth the price tag of $850ea???

what would you normally pay for a good quality driveshaft with a shitload of movement in the slip joint, and a double cardan joint or the like for big angles???

i am thinkinin of getting a couple of these, so i was just curious what you all thought first

[spazbot]

the question is do u need them, you dont have some massive lift that required them do u, why drop extra $$ on shit u dont need, alll the bling in the world wont make u wheel better

[muzza_fattire]

Double cardin joint can cost anywhere between $500-$900 depending on where you go and what you get.

[Elmo]

yeah thats what i was thinking too, i knew they were up in that price range anyway, which is why i was thinking they wernt all that bad a deal

it wont be running a huge lift. proly being realistic, about 6-8" somewhere round there, depends on where it all settles, plus the engine lift, so drivetrain wise add another 2", but it will have a shit load of flex, which is why i was thinking of going that way

spazbot mate, i know bling wont make me a better wheeler, but could you get any better than me anyway

[tim]

Double UJ / Carden / Near CV does not give you any greater angles as the centre tends to be quite restricting. ONly need them if you have the right angles (ie diff nose ponting straight at the transfer box output). If the output and pinion are parallel then a wide angle UJ prop will give you more angle. Also lighter and cheaper.

Tim

[bruiser]

As tim said. a standard uni will work at a greater angle than a D/C. Much greater angle in fact. d/c is just to correct unequal angles, not for increased angle operation.

[maty]

a d/c drive shaft allows smoother operation than a regular shaft - also the d/c has a longer operating life due to lesser operating angles

generally used for very short drive lines. (wrangler, SWB patrol etc.)

i have a d/c driveshaft in the rear of my jeep and am very happy with it smoother than standard - given the lift.

bruiser your right, some types of d/c actually bind at a reduced angle compared to the standard shaft.

go to www.4xshaft.com - very good drive shaft site (Tom Woods shafts)

best of luck

Mat