Custom driveshafts

sowen · Post by **sowen** » Sat Dec 20, 2014 9:38 am

I've decided I want to replace the worn out axle on my SD1 with a hybrid axle based on a Scimitar 4HA axle, using a Jaguar LSD and 2.88 ratio gears. After a lot of research I've ordered a pair of Jeep Grand Cherokee front hubs as they are already 5x5" pcd, and should be easily mounted to the axle casing to give a full-floating setup. This leaves the halfshaft/driveshaft which will need to be a custom made shaft.

I've e-mailed Dave-Mac propshafts, I've used them before and they're local to me and am awaiting a response (wrong time of year for that).

Are there any other recommended companies who could manufacture a pair of driveshafts, and what price should I expect to be paying?

sidecar · Post by **sidecar** » Sat Dec 20, 2014 10:20 am

You could try Andy Robinson Racing, I've no idea what he would charge...

http://www.robinson-race-cars.co.uk/

sowen · Post by **sowen** » Sat Dec 20, 2014 10:45 am

sidecar wrote:You could try Andy Robinson Racing, I've no idea what he would charge...

http://www.robinson-race-cars.co.uk/

Thanks for that, just sent them an e-mail

stevieturbo · Post by **stevieturbo** » Sat Dec 20, 2014 11:20 pm

ARRC and Hauser etc can supply Moser shafts.

Made to any shape/size really, and not overly expensive

I'm sure either could sort you out

sowen · Post by **sowen** » Sun Dec 21, 2014 12:30 am

stevieturbo wrote:ARRC and Hauser etc can supply Moser shafts.

Made to any shape/size really, and not overly expensive

I'm sure either could sort you out

I'll keep Hauser in mind, had a reply back from Andy Robinson so will be calling them on Monday

mgbv8 · Post by **mgbv8** » Sun Dec 21, 2014 7:17 pm

I got my custom Moser shafts made via Webster Racing. Moser copied them in the USA ans shipped them to Websters. This was about 3-4 years back and they cost around £500.00 back then. FYI

stevieturbo · Post by **stevieturbo** » Sun Dec 21, 2014 7:20 pm

I think the 2 sets I got from Hauser...or maybe it was 3...were around £300 a pair.

That would be around 2003-2008 or so though. Exchange rate was probably much better back then

sowen · Post by **sowen** » Sun Dec 21, 2014 8:01 pm

Ouch! Not cheap but if buying once for something that should last and take practically anything I throw at it can't really grumble at those prices! Would mean I'd have to possibly wait a little longer to save up some spare cash, or work my socks off over Chrimbo and January