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| Author: | RedTsi [ Fri Nov 16, 2012 7:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Cutting the drive shaft |
Guys i know this not apply to everyone that has done the awd swap but whats the average inches i need to remove for the 1G driveshaft install on a hatch.I ask because im at that stage and will be on it this week. |
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| Author: | CSM Shaun [ Fri Nov 16, 2012 9:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cutting the drive shaft |
You are going to have to measure for this one as even small differences can create problems. Simply measure the length of your driveshaft then measure the distance from the forward portion of the transfer-case's tail-section dust shield and subtract the two values. |
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| Author: | RedTsi [ Fri Nov 16, 2012 11:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cutting the drive shaft |
Thanks a lot Shaun,That idea is fantastic.Getting on it tomorrow |
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| Author: | RedTsi [ Fri Nov 16, 2012 11:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cutting the drive shaft |
Shaun another question,What part is the preferable to cut the Transfer side or the differential side? |
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| Author: | CSM Shaun [ Sat Nov 17, 2012 10:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cutting the drive shaft |
It is my opinion that it is best to cut the portion of the shaft behind the carier bearing, closer to the rear differential. |
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| Author: | 794Vr4 [ Tue Jan 22, 2013 9:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cutting the drive shaft |
if you cut the side closer to the rear diff make sure the driveshaft angle is not to steep going into the rear diff. it will lead to constant u joint failure |
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| Author: | dsmdizzle [ Sat Feb 09, 2013 4:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cutting the drive shaft |
I had the front shortened. Worked out perfectly. Lmk if you want pics. |
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| Author: | RedTsi [ Sat Feb 09, 2013 4:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cutting the drive shaft |
I ended up cutting the front part too and haven't had a problem |
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| Author: | Coltsfan [ Sat Feb 09, 2013 5:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cutting the drive shaft |
I cut from the front too. |
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| Author: | fastvtgsx [ Sat Feb 09, 2013 7:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cutting the drive shaft |
Do not cut the back, you will not be able to mount the rear carrier bearing if you do. Stick with the front shaft. |
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| Author: | CSM Shaun [ Sat Feb 09, 2013 7:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cutting the drive shaft |
The rear carrier bearing can be eliminated if the rear portion is elongated. |
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| Author: | fastvtgsx [ Mon Feb 11, 2013 1:39 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cutting the drive shaft |
Quote: The rear carrier bearing can be eliminated if the rear portion is elongated.
Are you talking about combining the 2 rear shafts? Cause that wouldn't work either, critical velocity and u-joint angle problems (you could probably get the angles worked out but not the C V). If anyone wants a 2 piece shaft that will work, one off an awd expo/summit is perfect. That is what I'm switching to from the dsm shaft. It's about twice the diameter but half the weight with only one carrier bearing.
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| Author: | CSM Shaun [ Mon Feb 11, 2013 1:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cutting the drive shaft |
Sure, it may not be perfect but it worked and still does, as far as I know, on the black AWD GT I owned. |
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| Author: | Coltsfan [ Mon Feb 11, 2013 8:17 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cutting the drive shaft |
I prefer cutting the front, because the floor of the car seems perfectly set up for the bearings to mount that way, and the you don't have to re-invent the driveshaft. Anytime you lengthen a driveshaft section, you should also increase the diameter of the tube to retain strength, and the ability to maintain integrity at high RPM. Here's a shot of the guys shaft who tried to go one piece: 
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| Author: | fastvtgsx [ Mon Feb 11, 2013 1:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cutting the drive shaft |
2 peice ^^^^ and that was at 70mph roughly. Not fun. |
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