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strength of front GQ tail shaft
Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2005 5:05 pm
by Bartso
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
Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2005 5:31 pm
by muddymav
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
Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2005 5:50 pm
by Bartso
i was thinking the same
but don't know
Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2005 6:01 pm
by bru21
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.
Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2005 6:34 pm
by Bartso
well i better check thanks mate
if not anyone got a spare rear tail shaft laying around
Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2005 6:59 am
by Wendle
pinion flange is a different size
Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2005 1:20 pm
by bru21
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
Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2005 1:27 pm
by Area54
'bout $180 to retube and balance. Petron automotive at slacks creek.
Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2005 1:41 pm
by bru21
mud 4by has my old diffs and he is selling them. maybe swap the flage with him