custom drive shafts

Ralphh85 · Post by **Ralphh85** » Mon Mar 17, 2008 12:05 pm

ok, now lookign at gettign a drive shaft lengthened,

i have spoken to a "dave mac propshafts" and basically he said i will need a new drive shaft making up, £225 plus VAT,

or they could friction weld it together which wouldnt be strong enough but is only £85 plus vat.

anyone got any other methods?

reallyi want one as cheap as possable just to test, so was thinking of getting it TIGed togeather with a sleeve?

once i know it works etc i dont really mind paying £225, but its alot of expence to find out i have a further problem and its not goign to work!

Ralph

Ian Anderson · Post by **Ian Anderson** » Mon Mar 17, 2008 1:07 pm

What is the driveshaft length you require?

What PCD on the CV's?

Perhaps one from another brand of car may fit.

Ian

ChrisJC · Post by **ChrisJC** » Mon Mar 17, 2008 9:58 pm

I've used Bailey Morris and Reco-prop in the past. Both have modified propshafts for me by using the old end pieces but fitting a new tube to give the right length. And balancing it.

Cost about £100+vat

Chris.

andyv8van · Post by **andyv8van** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 9:47 pm

Hi

just had a new prop made 560mm long volvo to th350...£184 inc delivery

dunning and fairbanks ....leeds.

Andy

stevieturbo · Post by **stevieturbo** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 6:43 pm

This is an area were you really just need to bite the bullet and pay to get it done properly.

When you need a longer shaft, pretty sure they will always replace the entire tube.

Such work never seems to be cheap.