double cardon or not

Website · Post by **killalux** » Tue Sep 02, 2003 8:40 pm

i am possibly putting twin cases in my lux soon and just want to know if i will need a double cardon joint in the rear or not? it will have about 3" of lift and probly 2" drivetrain lift.
also can i still use my forward shifting case as the reduction section and use a top shifting case as the rear case? it has a w52 5 speed gearbox
cheers
steve

Post by **RUFF** » Tue Sep 02, 2003 9:15 pm

You wont need a DC joint. Thats only realy something you need in a 4runner or short bed 1st gen.
You can use your T-case as the reduction.
I can get you a top shift case at the right price.

Website · Post by **killalux** » Tue Sep 02, 2003 9:16 pm

what sort of dollars you talkin ruff

Post by **RUFF** » Tue Sep 02, 2003 9:27 pm

$250 second hand.

Website · Post by **killalux** » Wed Sep 03, 2003 7:41 pm

i might have to take you up on that offer ruff. you gonna be home saturday so i can come pic it up?

also another question, will a rear shaft off a swb lux or 4 runner be the right length with the twin cases?

cheers
steve

Post by **MissDrew** » Wed Sep 03, 2003 7:45 pm

Some times when going to a one piece you will get away with no cardonal joint.

When I changed I tried it with no joint first and I had the vibs thing pritty bad. So I then put in a cardonal and all is sweet now

Post by **RUFF** » Wed Sep 03, 2003 8:19 pm

killalux wrote:i might have to take you up on that offer ruff. you gonna be home saturday so i can come pic it up?

also another question, will a rear shaft off a swb lux or 4 runner be the right length with the twin cases?

cheers
steve

I should be home working on my junk.

Rear shaft needs to be custom. I tried a few others but non are the right length.

My T case was lifted 70mm due to how bent the Snake Racing crossmember was and i had no vibes without a DC joint but my diff is also back 1.5" not that i think that makes a real difference.

Website · Post by **killalux** » Wed Sep 03, 2003 8:22 pm

cool, could you pm me your address and ph number, should be down around sat lunch or arvo

Post by **MissDrew** » Wed Sep 03, 2003 8:23 pm

If both flanges are at the same angle then you shouldn`t get any vibs. My rear diff has been rotated, so it is at a different angle to the flange on the T case.

Website · Post by **killalux** » Wed Sep 03, 2003 8:36 pm

yeah, should be able to get flanges equal when a do the rear 4 link in the next few weeks

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