Front Drive Shaft Update

[TCMColorado]

No doubt we are all looking for a definitive solution but given the JMACX font shaft has a single u-joint at the pinion it will be a compromise based on the physics of how u-joints work.

 

[Mountain4x4]

Here is an idea. For those going to Moab. If someone wants to test drive an Agile shaft let me know. Guess it looks like Steel Bender for me this year. So if anyone is running that trail with me we could arrange a test drive on the way there or back as well. I am going to see if John can drag some new shafts down.

 

[pmatusov]

Here is an idea. For those going to Moab. If someone wants to test drive an Agile shaft let me know. Guess it looks like Steel Bender for me this year. So if anyone is running that trail with me we could arrange a test drive on the way there or back as well. I am going to see if John can drag some new shafts down.

The question is not whether Agile's shaft will work in Moab - it will just fine.
It is how long a trip it is going to be for John from Santee to Moab.

 

[TCMColorado]

For owners who have no issue with mild vibrations at highway speeds the Agile shaft is a great solution. It is plenty strong and has no boots that can fail. It simply does not run as smooth as the OEM shaft with CV joints. The vibrations will introduce a bit more stress into the pinion seal and the output seal of the transfer case but it would be minimal and not likely a cause for concern.

 

[MK898]

Is the Agile wave fundamentally a problem, or only beyond a certain lift height (over 3 cm)?

 

[Dokatd]

Is the Agile wave fundamentally a problem, or only beyond a certain lift height (over 3 cm)?

I assume you are asking if the Agile shaft has problems at all ride heights.

The problem will exist at stock heights and only get worse as the truck is lifted more. But the vibration is likely pretty marginal at stock heights.

 

[Mountain4x4]

The question is not whether Agile's shaft will work in Moab - it will just fine.
It is how long a trip it is going to be for John from Santee to Moab.

Not a bad drive at all! But the idea is if someone wants to feel the vibration and see if its tolerable. If we shot up past the arena and back we can get some high speed testing in if someone wants.

 

[CRH]

Had an idea, I'm sure someone who has actual technical education will shoot me down.

Drive shaft with a slightly baggy cone shaped rubber on the inside of the transfer case, aiming inwards. Disc with a hole and plug holds in place, another cone shaped rubber attached pointing outwards but not baggy. Both tightly attached to the shaft at the small end. Maybe the outer one would require some kind of ridging to provide strength to stop billowing. Using the middle ring hole, add add grease filling the 2 cones and 'holding' the inner one in place.
Using this idea would not have any rubber crushing itself

It would be like a gearstick gaiter, but very short facing inwards and a tighter, reinforced one facing outwards and grease filling them

Please discuss & prove me an idiot

That was me trying to sleep last night, and failing!!

 

[Dokatd]

Had an idea, I'm sure someone who has actual technical education will shoot me down.

Drive shaft with a slightly baggy cone shaped rubber on the inside of the transfer case, aiming inwards. Disc with a hole and plug holds in place, another cone shaped rubber attached pointing outwards but not baggy. Both tightly attached to the shaft at the small end. Maybe the outer one would require some kind of ridging to provide strength to stop billowing. Using the middle ring hole, add add grease filling the 2 cones and 'holding' the inner one in place.
Using this idea would not have any rubber crushing itself

It would be like a gearstick gaiter, but very short facing inwards and a tighter, reinforced one facing outwards and grease filling them

Please discuss & prove me an idiot

That was me trying to sleep last night, and failing!!

You're just having a bad dream bud, go back to sleep.