homemade driveshaft?
05-08-2012, 07:18 PM
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homemade driveshaft?
I heard that someone has homemade driveshaft for SYE because it cost alot money to buy a new short driveshaft but my question is it ok to drive on road with homemade driveshaft??
05-08-2012, 07:27 PM
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05-08-2012, 07:58 PM
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Since the OP is asking about FABRICATING a driveshaft this seems like a good of a place as any.
I've made a bunch for my rig but there are some things that are manditory if and when you build one.
1.) Your HREW or D.O.M. must be cut perfectly square.
2.) Since you're a welder you'll already know this, but I'll say it any...
WELD AREA PREP WELD AREA PREP WELD AREA PREP
3.) Take it to a drive line shop and have it balanced before you attempt to use it.
I've made a bunch for my rig but there are some things that are manditory if and when you build one.
1.) Your HREW or D.O.M. must be cut perfectly square.
2.) Since you're a welder you'll already know this, but I'll say it any...
WELD AREA PREP WELD AREA PREP WELD AREA PREP
3.) Take it to a drive line shop and have it balanced before you attempt to use it.
05-08-2012, 08:02 PM
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Since the OP is asking about FABRICATING a driveshaft this seems like a good of a place as any.
I've made a bunch for my rig but there are some things that are manditory if and when you build one.
1.) Your HREW or D.O.M. must be cut perfectly square.
2.) Since you're a welder you'll already know this, but I'll say it any...
WELD AREA PREP WELD AREA PREP WELD AREA PREP
3.) Take it to a drive line shop and have it balanced before you attempt to use it.
I've made a bunch for my rig but there are some things that are manditory if and when you build one.
1.) Your HREW or D.O.M. must be cut perfectly square.
2.) Since you're a welder you'll already know this, but I'll say it any...
WELD AREA PREP WELD AREA PREP WELD AREA PREP
3.) Take it to a drive line shop and have it balanced before you attempt to use it.
so yes its the wrong section
05-08-2012, 08:21 PM
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i used to work in a diesel mechanic shop that specialized in the making of drive shafts , you basically need a lathe, a welder ,and the components. it only costed us 50-200 to make them 200 being a over the road truck
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05-08-2012, 08:24 PM
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I would do it for the road. But I am lucky to have the skills and equipment minus the balancing stuff.
Right material + proper welds + high speed dynamic balance and inspection = good driveshaft.
Right material + proper welds + high speed dynamic balance and inspection = good driveshaft.
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05-08-2012, 09:07 PM
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05-08-2012, 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by SeriousOffroad
Since the OP is asking about FABRICATING a driveshaft this seems like a good of a place as any.
I've made a bunch for my rig but there are some things that are manditory if and when you build one.
1.) Your HREW or D.O.M. must be cut perfectly square.
2.) Since you're a welder you'll already know this, but I'll say it any...
WELD AREA PREP WELD AREA PREP WELD AREA PREP
3.) Take it to a drive line shop and have it balanced before you attempt to use it.
I've made a bunch for my rig but there are some things that are manditory if and when you build one.
1.) Your HREW or D.O.M. must be cut perfectly square.
2.) Since you're a welder you'll already know this, but I'll say it any...
WELD AREA PREP WELD AREA PREP WELD AREA PREP
3.) Take it to a drive line shop and have it balanced before you attempt to use it.
05-08-2012, 09:11 PM
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This is not fabrication. You are not in the process of making anything. Please read the stickies, they're plenty of them....
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Sorry that was the military in me.
Thread was reported. I c nothing that wrong. I am letting it slide.
Carry on with the thread.
CFk1. Whatever lay off a tad.
Thread was reported. I c nothing that wrong. I am letting it slide.
Carry on with the thread.
CFk1. Whatever lay off a tad.