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tailshaft question?

Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 11:46 pm
by Sammyboy
G'day, I just had my zook serviced by a mate. He told me that I needed to replace that tailshaft that connects the gearbox to the transfer case. What is this part called? Where do I find it? Thanks guys!

Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 1:36 am
by JrZook
Usually called the jackshaft. What did he say was wrong with it? Most likely just needs the uni-joints replacing.

Cheers Dan

Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 3:15 am
by Sammyboy
I am not entirely sure what is wrong with it, I will find out more information. I know that he told me about the uni-joints, but I was lead to believe that the actual jack shaft was in need of replacing...

Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 7:48 am
by Gwagensteve
Suziworld in Culverlands road, West Heidelberg.

If uni damage is bad enough, it can lead to damage to the yokes which are a welded part of the shaft.

The other possibility is slip yoke damage.

It's rare to need a new shaft though - normally uni's are all it would need.

Steve.

Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 10:57 am
by Guy
Gwagensteve wrote:Suziworld in Culverlands road, West Heidelberg.

If uni damage is bad enough, it can lead to damage to the yokes which are a welded part of the shaft.

The other possibility is slip yoke damage.

It's rare to need a new shaft though - normally uni's are all it would need.

Steve.
Alot of people (mechanics) dont like changing uni's so just tell you that you need a new shaft. My lil bro had this happen with his Zuk.. they wanted something like $300 for a "reconditioned" intermediate shaft.

Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 11:32 am
by lay80n
love_mud wrote:
Gwagensteve wrote:Suziworld in Culverlands road, West Heidelberg.

If uni damage is bad enough, it can lead to damage to the yokes which are a welded part of the shaft.

The other possibility is slip yoke damage.

It's rare to need a new shaft though - normally uni's are all it would need.

Steve.
Alot of people (mechanics) dont like changing uni's so just tell you that you need a new shaft. My lil bro had this happen with his Zuk.. they wanted something like $300 for a "reconditioned" intermediate shaft.

Not so much they dont like changing them, but its more profitable to just swap a shaft these days. They quote an hours labour, it takes 20 min to do. All easy work, just swap and go. They also charge a markup on the shaft, which usually has a bigger % of profit margin too.


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