Negitive rear camber and axle shortening
#21
Question, at this point and time if the axles are getting re worked couldn't the yoke ends and u joints get replaced with a CV joint? I know it sounds crazy to put that amount of work into it but nothing else on this set up has been easy. Or i guess cruise it for awhile and see how everything holds up.
#22
After consulting with my local drive line shop they informed me that the u joints work well up to a 6 degree angle. They also informed me that that angle isn't necessarily the actually wheel camber angle but is influenced by the inboard u joint angle as well. He mentioned with the vehicle being on an air suspension that I can determine the best ride height based off what that angle is. He also agreed that the closer to that 6 degree you are the quicker it will chew those joints up. He didn't feel a CV joint conversion would be necessary.
#24
After consulting with my local drive line shop they informed me that the u joints work well up to a 6 degree angle. They also informed me that that angle isn't necessarily the actually wheel camber angle but is influenced by the inboard u joint angle as well. He mentioned with the vehicle being on an air suspension that I can determine the best ride height based off what that angle is. He also agreed that the closer to that 6 degree you are the quicker it will chew those joints up. He didn't feel a CV joint conversion would be necessary.
#25
I've had someone mention once a CV joint that doesn't require a support. They said they were pretty pricey. At the time i didn't look into it because i assumed the U joint would be sufficient. Any clues on what they may have been referencing? Thank you all for the information and concerns. I'd rather sort this out and make a decision prior to "learning the hard way"
#26
I've had someone mention once a CV joint that doesn't require a support. They said they were pretty pricey. At the time i didn't look into it because i assumed the U joint would be sufficient. Any clues on what they may have been referencing? Thank you all for the information and concerns. I'd rather sort this out and make a decision prior to "learning the hard way"
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Perhaps there was and yet available.
The wonderous 36 & 37 Cords were fwd. A Rzeppa joint used. Imperfect, but worked. restorers found a better unit to resolve any issues.
The Olds and Cadilac FWD cars had units that withstood decent HP and torque. 60's??
Teh off road guys max at more than 6 degrees. Joint life is shortened But the swap is much easier than the one contemplated.
The wonderous 36 & 37 Cords were fwd. A Rzeppa joint used. Imperfect, but worked. restorers found a better unit to resolve any issues.
The Olds and Cadilac FWD cars had units that withstood decent HP and torque. 60's??
Teh off road guys max at more than 6 degrees. Joint life is shortened But the swap is much easier than the one contemplated.
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Perhaps there was and yet available.
The wonderous 36 & 37 Cords were fwd. A Rzeppa joint used. Imperfect, but worked. restorers found a better unit to resolve any issues.
The Olds and Cadilac FWD cars had units that withstood decent HP and torque. 60's??
Teh off road guys max at more than 6 degrees. Joint life is shortened But the swap is much easier than the one contemplated.
The wonderous 36 & 37 Cords were fwd. A Rzeppa joint used. Imperfect, but worked. restorers found a better unit to resolve any issues.
The Olds and Cadilac FWD cars had units that withstood decent HP and torque. 60's??
Teh off road guys max at more than 6 degrees. Joint life is shortened But the swap is much easier than the one contemplated.
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Perhaps there was and yet available.
The wonderous 36 & 37 Cords were fwd. A Rzeppa joint used. Imperfect, but worked. restorers found a better unit to resolve any issues.
The Olds and Cadilac FWD cars had units that withstood decent HP and torque. 60's??
Teh off road guys max at more than 6 degrees. Joint life is shortened But the swap is much easier than the one contemplated.
The wonderous 36 & 37 Cords were fwd. A Rzeppa joint used. Imperfect, but worked. restorers found a better unit to resolve any issues.
The Olds and Cadilac FWD cars had units that withstood decent HP and torque. 60's??
Teh off road guys max at more than 6 degrees. Joint life is shortened But the swap is much easier than the one contemplated.
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