How To Build A Dex-proof Drive Shaft On The Cheap

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@Dino30ish 11 ай бұрын

Easiest way I have found to do this is to tac it together , install it , then put a dial indicator on it . Tap the ends to get it as true as you can . Couple thou off is no big deal. I have built a couple this way . No vibrations and they can run hwy speeds .

@eat.sleep.wheel21 11 ай бұрын

Yep, build em in the rig. Just make sure to put your ground clamp ON the driveshaft so you don't ground through the bearings/ujoints.

@keithreisinger1529 11 ай бұрын

Love the video and the fact you don't worry about the little things

@westurnbull5556 11 ай бұрын

First time I’ve ever seen a driveshaft do the worm🤣 pretty neat setup though!

@danhambrick6331 11 ай бұрын

Double cardigan😂😂😂

@LonersGuide 11 ай бұрын

Mr. Rogers multi-layering for a brisk day in the neighborhood.

@jonathanskogebo728 11 ай бұрын

He's doing it intentionally now 😂

@Juss-pivot 11 ай бұрын

I envy your set up, you work at your own pace having fun with jeeps all day… what a life 😊

@dexjs 11 ай бұрын

I love it! But worked hard to get here!!

@hippiemiller 11 ай бұрын

Good job 😂 should only have a small vibration at rev. limiter 👍👍

@LonersGuide 11 ай бұрын

So far I have only fabricated one drive shaft, but it turned out a bit straighter than your friend's. I bolted it up at both ends, and set up a dial indicator with a magnetic base to measure runout. I tappy-tapped it with a brass hammer until it was real close, then started making tiny tacks with my TIG. Basically, turn, tap, tack, repeat. When I had a bunch of tacks to hold it in place, I did short stitch welds opposite of each other until it was all welded up. Then I did a cover pass. I think I ended up with about 1/2 thou or less on the pinion end, and about 3 thou on the transfer case end. Been enjoying your videos. Btw, Mr. Rogers called, and he wants his cardigans back.

@multiaxis3772 11 ай бұрын

Make sure you keep in mind the “phasing” of the ujoint yokes on future projects 🤘 🚀 awesome content keep up the fun!

@hannahvaipulu3631 11 ай бұрын

Hey can you walk your yard and point out the items we should pull if we stumble across them? I know that there are some special versions of the Cherokee, I just don't know enough to spot them and what I should be pulling off to add to my XJ. thanx

@beaumont9072 11 ай бұрын

Dex we appreciate a good laugh 😂

@davidcadenhead8436 11 ай бұрын

Can we get more info on the liberty 231 swap to a zj? This something I've thought about for a while. You're the first one that I've seen that has done it.

@rockfrog71 8 ай бұрын

The Liberty 242 and 231 are my go to. Usually find them cheap, they hardly get used, and plentiful. I also grab the rear driveshafts as well. Some are 1330 series ujoint as well. They will accept any NP23x and 24x input gear after the 1994 planetary gear pitch chamge. 32 spline front output on the 242 (still only 26 on the 231), and 32 spline rear output with no neck down for thw speedo drive). The rear is a flat spline used on all slip yokes. Th400 outputs fit perfectly, and there are plenty of option out there. Or you can just smash the standard 32 spline yokes on. He had to hammer the front yoke on because it used a standard sharp spline as opoosed to the slip yoke flat spline. When you swap the front output yoke (they have a CV flange) toss it in the oven for 10 minutes at 250F and then remove the seal sleeve. Then press it onto the XJ front yoke with some loctite Green bearing retainer (or a thin coat of Red loctite will work). I also like to machine down 1/2" or so of the inner splines so the front yoke seats down fully. But, it will still work without doing so, it just sits a bit further out. Key note, there is NO allowance for any form of speed output. So if you are driving on road, use a gps speedometer. I am also looking at making a tone ring to use with a late model TJ VSS to drive a standard 91-96 speedometer and pump the correct signal form. But that's way away yet. And really, a gps speedo eliminates calibration issues with gear ratio and tire size changes. Trimmed down thw liberty is about the same if not shorter than a SYE'd case. Depending on what's inside your cureent case, you can also build a 6 pinion planetary (most later planetary carriers are predrilled for it) and I'm also working on a wider chain swap parts list for the 242.

@davidcadenhead8436 8 ай бұрын

@@rockfrog71 thank you. That's alot of good information.

@boostedzjadventurevlogs4121 Жыл бұрын

Keep it up budz. We are gonna rebuild both our slate niners next year. Promise me! Ill visit for sure.

@shaneherman8906 11 ай бұрын

Keep em coming Dex!

@brianherskowitz3020 7 ай бұрын

Real world garage I fucking love it keep it up!!!

@autotek7930 Жыл бұрын

I finally got my jeep running yesterday. 4.7l stroker. It'll do a great burnout with 33s on rough pavement with the rear locked. I gotta chill till it's broken in tho. Right

@adamlewandowski694 9 ай бұрын

Cracked my front axle housing on 93 zj. Went to pull one from P.N.P and noriced three different types of driveshaft styles. Not sure if you have a video covering compatibility differences but... It'd be a lot cooler if you did...

@autotek7930 Жыл бұрын

You crack me up by saying cardigan lol. I belive its cardan. I only know from being corrected by Tom Woods employees when i ordered mine for my xj. I kinda splurged on the stuff i considered make it home parts

@MrMrsregor 11 ай бұрын

Oh, I thought he was talking about two fancy sweaters 😂

@GrupaNation 11 ай бұрын

"double cardigan" haha

@jovesp 11 ай бұрын

Sweet info. Quick question, what cooling fans are you running for the rear radiator set up?

@vwclub3 11 ай бұрын

To help get them straighter up drive shaft on a piece of angle iron or even clamp it between 2 pieces of angle iron then 4 tacks and weld it

@Dmowery5036 10 ай бұрын

My 04 wj leaks oil about everywhere. Would you be interested in fixing some of the leaks? It’s a 4.7 special edition with 233k miles. Runs like a champ. I hate to just junk it.

@beaumont9072 11 ай бұрын

Yeah, best driveshaft ever built 💪🏼🇺🇸🛠️🦅🤷🏼‍♂️🤙🏼 lol 😂 Love the channel coming from Texas I have a 97 XJ I’m building. But goddam wise I could find some help first build 🤷🏼‍♂️