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4x4 Related Groups => Tech Talk => Topic started by: XJwrencher on January 22, 2007, 07:48:40 PM

Title: cv drive shaft
Post by: XJwrencher on January 22, 2007, 07:48:40 PM
anybody know what kind of punishment/life expectency/$$  the cv driveshafts are?
Title: Re: cv drive shaft
Post by: SwampSinger on January 22, 2007, 08:11:27 PM
Quote from: "XJwrencher"
anybody know what kind of punishment/life expectency/$$  the cv driveshafts are?


I seem to be rebuilding mine (cv & slip yope of the DS) once a year (front and rear). I use my truck as a daily driver and I try go go wheeling as much as I can (2 to 3 week-ends a month). I got mine rebuilt at DSI and it costs me about $180. It was a DSI custom shaft. They do give good deals if they fix their own product (it make sence  :roll: ).

It all depend how you wheel and what kind of trail you use. You can change it every 6 months or even every time you go out (if you have a powerful engine).

I hope that helps...

Cheers
Title: Re: cv drive shaft
Post by: calltrex on January 22, 2007, 08:16:20 PM
Quote from: "SwampSinger"
I use my truck as a daily driver and I try go go wheeling as much as I can (2 to 3 week-ends a month).


You mean your station wagon?  :lol:
Title: Re: cv drive shaft
Post by: SwampSinger on January 22, 2007, 08:23:35 PM
Quote from: "calltrex"
Quote from: "SwampSinger"
I use my truck as a daily driver and I try go go wheeling as much as I can (2 to 3 week-ends a month).


You mean your station wagon?  :lol:



That's right ... the wagon wheeling mean machine! :lol:
Title: cv drive shaft
Post by: XJwrencher on January 23, 2007, 01:01:27 AM
thx dom abouts what will the sye and rear d/s set a fella back?
Title: cv drive shaft
Post by: SwampSinger on January 23, 2007, 05:42:00 AM
Quote from: "XJwrencher"
thx dom abouts what will the sye and rear d/s set a fella back?


Pls correct me if i'm wrong.....the SYE is about 250-300 depending of which kind you buy. Since the XJs have along driveshafts so you don't need a super short SYE. Your DS angles should still be ok with a longer SYE. It's another story for the TJs.

if you go with a SYE you won't have to drop your T-case. You will have a bit more clearance. I have a 6" lift now with an advance adaptor SYE and I have not drop my t-case. I have no vibration in the DS what so ever.
Title: cv drive shaft
Post by: BlackYJ on January 23, 2007, 07:54:11 AM
Quote from: "XJwrencher"
thx dom abouts what will the sye and rear d/s set a fella back?


I am currently looking into one for my YJ and the SYE kit is actually about 350-450 depending on where it is the standard or super short.  A DSI CV shaft will be about $550-600
Title: cv drive shaft
Post by: redbull on January 24, 2007, 01:43:52 AM
Quote from: "BlackYJ"
I am currently looking into one for my YJ and the SYE kit is actually about 350-450 depending on where it is the standard or super short.  


I got my YJ SYE kit from PORC for way less than that Scott. Here, check this link out:

http://www.performanceoffroadcenter.com
Title: cv drive shaft
Post by: BlackYJ on January 24, 2007, 07:52:52 AM
Quote from: "redbull"
I got my YJ SYE kit from PORC for way less than that Scott. Here, check this link out:

http://www.performanceoffroadcenter.com


That is about what they are selling for in town here.  I know National is selling the std for $350 and Hoyboyz is selling the Super Short for $400