Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown

Is there a reason why the double cardan joint needs to be on the transfer case side? In theory, could it be attached to the axle's pinion yoke with a standard u-joint at the TC output? Assume all angles are correct in both scenarios and oiling the pinion is not an issue.

Originally Posted by McCaffrey

The double cardan needs to be where the angle is, and the single u-joints needs to be where there is no angle. If you could somehow swap the angles then it would work.

Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown

That doesn't make sense geometrically. Both sides are at angles relative to each other; nothing can be at "no angle" when you're comparing things.

If a setup were configured in that manner, the single ujoint would attach to the TC yoke with the driveshaft following the same angle of the TC output. The DC joint would attach to the axle pinion, which would be pointing higher than before, at whatever angle it needs to be in order to make the driveshaft's angle 0° relative to the TC output yoke.

That's why I said to assume the angles are adjusted correctly and the pinion is lubricated. I don't see a reason why it shouldn't work in that manner in theory, at least at low RPM on a bench, but I don't know if it would be an issue in a functional application.

Originally Posted by salad

Think about what you're saying. The entire engine, transmission, and transfer case would have to be parallel to the driveshaft in order for that to work. Which means like a 12" transfer case drop, or the nose of the engine sticking up through the hood lol

Originally Posted by nardey11

Ok...

Wheels:
https://www.quadratec.com/products/92601_4XX_B_PG.htm

Tires:
http://www.4wheelparts.com/Tires/Goo...iews_Container

First question, will these tires fit on this wheel? and is the backspacing on those wheels enough for a 3 inch lift? I am new to this if you can't tell...

Originally Posted by salad

15" tires will fit on 15" rims.

No other information is listed at the Quadratec link. See the details of the model here: http://www.cragarwheel.com/wheels/wh...ies-397-soft-8

8" wide with 4.5" backspacing (or thereabouts) is plenty if you don't intend on upgrading in tire size.

Originally Posted by nardey11

Now why would I do 8 inch wide and not 7?

Originally Posted by salad

Think about what you're saying. The entire engine, transmission, and transfer case would have to be parallel to the driveshaft in order for that to work. Which means like a 12" transfer case drop, or the nose of the engine sticking up through the hood lol

Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown

Paint to the rescue! What's the problem with the bottom image? Purely as a hypothetical setup, I mean.

Originally Posted by salad

Nothing, if your Jeep is slammed. With that little of an operating angle why wouldn't you run a traditional properly-phased single-cardan shaft?

Originally Posted by fivendime

OK lets see if I can do it. hahaha

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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown

Paint to the rescue! What's the problem with the bottom image? Purely as a hypothetical setup, I mean.

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Originally Posted by salad

Nothing, if your Jeep is slammed. With that little of an operating angle why wouldn't you run a traditional properly-phased single-cardan shaft?

Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown

I'm not saying I intend to. I was only curious if there was some reason why it wouldn't work