Hey all...

This question is about the rear prop shaft. Getting ready to replace original due to age and lift kit issues. Can anyone tell me how I can or what I can do to deal with the angle probs I got from the lift (4")? It is a cv type shaft. I have been told that a new one will be able to handle the angle but if I can do something or add something that would give me some life expectancy to the shaft I would really want to do that.
As always, any info would be GREATLY appreciated!

 

The stock CV style shaft just can't handle that much lift, and I don't think there's much you can do about it. The CV joints also serve the same function as a slip yoke in a traditional driveshaft, and they just don't have enough room to stretch that far effectively. About the only effective "fix" is to replace the CV style shaft with a double cardon u-joint style shaft (be careful, many people will refer to a double cardon u-joint as a "CV joint", so make sure you know what kind of CV joint you're talking about). Any driveline shop (there are a couple online) should be able to fix you up.

 

i took mrshorty's advice and got myself a double cardan shaft
it took 4 cv style shafts to change my mind .

if your looking for a u-joint shaft i have a single cardan driveshaft sitting in my garage.
this driveshaft is for a lifted b2 in the 4in to 5.5in range. pm me if interested.