DD: On most cars, the slip yoke total travel will be
less than -inch
when the vehicle is driven, regardless of road conditions. The 1 inch of travel that we build into the driveshaft is for installation purposes.
How far does a slip yoke go into transmission?
The splined section of the yoke is usually around 4 – 4.5 inches long about
3/4 – 1.5 inchs
should be showing with the car at ride.
How much travel does a driveshaft need?
Just to close the loop, here’s an answer I got from a local driveline shop (which has a very good reputation): they usually advise leaving about
3/4 inch
of travel in the driveline when the vehicle is at normal ride height.
How much should a driveshaft slip?
How much slip travel should I have? In most applications
the minimum is 3/4 inch
and more than 1 inch is not necessary. This is measured with the rear suspension supported on safety stands or with the rear end on the ground.
How do you measure a slip yoke?
Place one end of the tape measure near the tip of the slip yoke. Place the other end of the tape measure near the middle of the slip yoke’s u-joint. Note the measurement on the tape measure to determine the length of the slip yoke.
Can I use a longer slip yoke?
Longer slip yokes are available to fit some transmissions when used as a misapplication
. You can use a 4WD transfer case slip yoke from a 85 K5 Blazer in a TH400, but it will bottom out on the tailshaft o-ring boss or the tail bearing before it slides in to the proper distance.
How much is a custom drive shaft?
How much does a custom driveshaft cost? Our custom made driveshaft costs are based on the materials that go into them. PST Driveshafts can range from
$350 up to $1,500
depending on the strength and materials.
Can a driveshaft be lengthened?
To lengthen an existing drive shaft you need re-tube the drive shaft
. First you will need to cut the weld yoke and stub off of the existing drive shaft. Then press in the new section of tubing into the old weld yoke and stub and re-weld the components onto the new tubing. Finally, the shaft must be balanced.
What happens if driveshaft is too long?
If the driveshaft is too long then
this movement is impeded, and the driveshaft bottoms out in the extension housing against the output shaft
.. You might be able to get rid of some of the vibration by adjusting the pinion angle of the differential..
Should I be able to move my driveshaft?
Unless the wheel is off the ground and the car in neutral it should not move
. Movement is a possible sign of wear.
Does a driveshaft have to be straight?
Not really, it depends on what type of driveshaft you have
, Some driveshafts can be slanted a lot more than others depending how long the spline and slip is, some are 6” and some extreme off road vehicles and vehicles that have hydraulics have slip shafts that are 3 ft long.
What is a slip yolk?
The slip yoke is a vital part of your vehicle’s drive shaft and is what
allows the shaft to flex when going over rough, uneven terrain
. This flexion gives your drive shaft’s U-joint the ability to continue rotating properly in more demanding conditions.
Can you cut a slip yoke?
you can cut on yolk all day it want make the part you need shortened any shorter.
How long should a drive shaft be?
A one-piece steel shaft can’t be longer than
72′′ from the center of the u-joint at one end to the center of the u-joint at the other end
. If you have need for a driveline to be longer than 72′′, it can be converted to a 2-piece driveshaft or built using aluminum tubing.
How do you measure a slip yoke for a driveshaft?
How do you calculate yoke spline?
If counting the yoke,
add the missing spline(s)
to get the correct count. If counting the transmission output shaft, it will always have the correct count and no splines will be missing.
Can a driveshaft be too short?
It may be fine
. You may be able to move your engine and trans back a bit to improve things. I converted to a T5z years ago and moved the engine forward as much as I could and never had the driveshaft shortened. About 1/4′′ of yoke was exposed with weight on the car.
What size u-joint do I need?
You will need to
measure from the edge of one snap ring groove straight across to the edge of the other snap ring groove
. For U-joints with outside snap rings, you will need to measure from the edge of one u-joint cap straight across to the edge of the other u-joint cap.
How do you shorten a drive shaft?
How do I build a custom drive shaft?
Are aluminum driveshafts strong?
And because it’s
very strong
. Speaking in terms of weight, an aluminum driveshaft is about 1.5 pounds per foot lighter than a steel-based shaft using a 3.5-inch diameter shaft, as an example.
Are carbon fiber driveshafts good?
After use and testing of those three types though the years,
a carbon-fiber shaft is the best and safest way to go
. When a steel or aluminum driveshaft fails, damage can be costly (motor, trans, rear axle, exhaust, body) and injuries to the driver can occur.
How can I lengthen my drive shaft at home?
How do you balance a drive shaft at home?
Can you cut and weld a drive shaft?
They take a diegrinder with a 3′′ cutoff wheel (or a hacksaw) and cut thru the weld at the cast end of the driveshaft
. Knock out the cast end. Then a cut is made for the correct length of the shaft (hollow tube). It is good if this cut is straight, but not critical.
