Drive Shafts
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Drive Shafts
Most questions about the rear shafts.
Firstly has anyone weighed a stock shaft? I deal with a company that makes a composite aluminum shaft that is 40% stronger than t6 6061, and weighs nearly half of a stock steel shaft. With the two big shafts, I imagine I could reduce a significant amount of rotational mass/weight.
Secondly, They ballance thier shafts upto 8000 rpms, about double what a factory (let alone a 5 year old factory) shaft is spun. Is there any reason to stay with a two peice drive shaft on a CC/SB?
Are there any other improvements to be had while custom building a driveshaft?
I only have 4" of lift and the stock front shaft seems to be holding up well. If it fails, I have a DOM or chromemoly shaft built for it, unless there is some improvement to be had.
Just airing some thoughts. I'm not ready to buy yet, just considering my options.
Firstly has anyone weighed a stock shaft? I deal with a company that makes a composite aluminum shaft that is 40% stronger than t6 6061, and weighs nearly half of a stock steel shaft. With the two big shafts, I imagine I could reduce a significant amount of rotational mass/weight.
Secondly, They ballance thier shafts upto 8000 rpms, about double what a factory (let alone a 5 year old factory) shaft is spun. Is there any reason to stay with a two peice drive shaft on a CC/SB?
Are there any other improvements to be had while custom building a driveshaft?
I only have 4" of lift and the stock front shaft seems to be holding up well. If it fails, I have a DOM or chromemoly shaft built for it, unless there is some improvement to be had.
Just airing some thoughts. I'm not ready to buy yet, just considering my options.
