Game changer propshaft

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I can just manage the task using a Yeti Rambler if I keep real steady

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Remind me not to drink coffee from your thermos.

 

[Lexx]

So can someone confirm that both shafts discussed in this thread do NOT suffer from the harmonic vibrations in the manner the AO shaft does? What’s the downside of these two shafts?

 

[Tazzieman]

Big rigs then. 18 wheelers.

Big rigs have upwards of 42 wheels.
Some things Aussies do better than Texas

 

[Zimm]

Remind me not to drink coffee from your thermos.

He’s keeping it warm for ya….

 

[Zimm]

So can someone confirm that both shafts discussed in this thread do NOT suffer from the harmonic vibrations in the manner the AO shaft does? What’s the downside of these two shafts?

If you read the makers comments, you know what we know. You will likely have to service it at some point, but sudden failure seems off the table.

 

[Zimm]

I’d like to add, if youve ever had to service the shaft that goes between the Gwagon transmission and the divorced t case, this really isnt any different, just one hell of a lot easier to get to, for MF’n sure. You wanna talk about German engineers telling you to go f**k yourself for servicing a wearable part….

 

[CRH]

I’d like to add, if youve ever had to service the shaft that goes between the Gwagon transmission and the divorced t case, this really isnt any different, just one hell of a lot easier to get to, for MF’n sure. You wanna talk about German engineers telling you to go f**k yourself for servicing a wearable part….

Why service when you can sell a new part €€€$$$£££

 

[GN4HIR]

You wanna talk about German engineers...

The English are guilty too.. Jag XKR had a coolant leak, hose was $30, installation was $900 as you have to disassemble 1/2 the engine to get to the hose.

 

[Lexx]

If you read the makers comments, you know what we know. You will likely have to service it at some point, but sudden failure seems off the table.

I don't mind having to service the thing periodically. I just don't want the sudden failures that some folks have been having. Plus if these new shafts allow a slight lift, even better!

 

[TD5-90]

I don't mind having to service the thing periodically. I just don't want the sudden failures that some folks have been having. Plus if these new shafts allow a slight lift, even better!

We have a 40mm Letech lift on our QM => we check before every drive.
But getting under the car is easy because of the lift ;-)

 

[AM03]

Hey guys.....I got that first dc to dc shaft that Dave got from Sven back in March. I finally had the time yesterday and threw it on and took it out for awhile, hit the interstate and took it up as high as 80. Drove it pretty hard trying to find some vibrations and sounds. So far I've had zero vibrations and cannot discern much difference than stock. I do have adjustable control arms and my caster is pulled back to around 1.7 so that might help with things a bit. I'm looking forward to seeing new version when you guys get your hands on it and if that proves to be the best solution I would consider switching over long term just for more piece of mind but I am very pleased initially with this version. If anything changes or I start feeling any vibes I'll report back.

Bill

 

[Gajep71]

This thread has gotten long. Has anyone other than Sven installed and run this for 20,000+ miles? After five Rzeppas and now the Agile, I'm not ready to spend another couple thousand on a "pretty good" solution. No offense to Sven. I really appreciate anyone working on a solution. At 1.7" lift, I am running through joints every 8,000 miles, which for me is only 8-9 weeks. If I don't find a real solution by the end of June (a major trip is scheduled), I will have no choice but to get rid of the truck I love.

 

[TCMColorado]

This thread has gotten long. Has anyone other than Sven installed and run this for 20,000+ miles? After five Rzeppas and now the Agile, I'm not ready to spend another couple thousand on a "pretty good" solution. No offense to Sven. I really appreciate anyone working on a solution. At 1.7" lift, I am running through joints every 8,000 miles, which for me is only 8-9 weeks. If I don't find a real solution by the end of June (a major trip is scheduled), I will have no choice but to get rid of the truck I love.

I don't think there is anyone who has yet put this kind of mileage on Sven's shaft, either the original twin double cardan or the new Rzeppa Double Cardan.

While we wait for owner feedback on Sven's shaft and the forthcoming shaft from Dokatd you might be able to get a bit longer life out of your Rzeppa joints by reducing caster. I adjusted my lower control arms to be as short as possible using the cam bolts. My caster is now under 1° which reduces stress on the problem Rzeppa and the steering feel is little changed from the prior 2.5°.

 

[jvkintheusa]

This thread has gotten long. Has anyone other than Sven installed and run this for 20,000+ miles? After five Rzeppas and now the Agile, I'm not ready to spend another couple thousand on a "pretty good" solution. No offense to Sven. I really appreciate anyone working on a solution. At 1.7" lift, I am running through joints every 8,000 miles, which for me is only 8-9 weeks. If I don't find a real solution by the end of June (a major trip is scheduled), I will have no choice but to get rid of the truck I love.

Yeah, I totally understand. I just got a new front prop shaft installed and my 1.7 lift removed. If it fails again I'm afraid I'll have to look at something more reliable.

 

[jvkintheusa]

I don't think there is anyone who has yet put this kind of mileage on Sven's shaft, either the original twin double cardan or the new Rzeppa Double Cardan.

While we wait for owner feedback on Sven's shaft and the forthcoming shaft from Dokatd you might be able to get a bit longer life out of your Rzeppa joints by reducing caster. I adjusted my lower control arms to be as short as possible using the cam bolts. My caster is now under 1° which reduces stress on the problem Rzeppa and the steering feel is little changed from the prior 2.5°.

Any videos on how to reduce the caster?

 

[TCMColorado]

Any videos on how to reduce the caster?

I don't have a video, but you want the cam bolts to be in this position on both the driver and passenger sides. This shortens the effective length of the lower control arms as much as possible and reduces caster. I honestly cannot tell the difference in steering since doing this. It might be best to have it done as part of an alignment which is I what I did. I told them to max out the cam bolts while keeping everything else in spec. My caster is right at .9° now.

 

[Zimm]

He just came out with the product.

The thread is long, but maybe read it.

Christ.

I long for the days of PIRATE where nudnic crushing was a sport.

 

[Dokatd]

He just came out with the product.

The thread is long, but maybe read it.

Christ.

I long for the days of PIRATE where nudnic crushing was a sport.

Too many soft bellies here.

 

[Gajep71]

He just came out with the product.

The thread is long, but maybe read it.

Christ.

I long for the days of PIRATE where nudnic crushing was a sport.

I did. That's how I knew it was long. I didn't see the answer I was looking for so I asked. I thought that was what a forum was for.

 

[HRJ]

I did. That's how I knew it was long. I didn't see the answer I was looking for so I asked. I thought that was what a forum was for.

Don't mind Zimm. He gets cranky sometimes. No worries.