Drive shafts. DIY vs shops

Jonesy · 11-27-2012, 10:31 PM

Need a new front drive shaft for my Toyota. The one I just slung out was a square tube shaft I threw together just to get on the trails. The factory slip isn't long enough any more.

So my questions are. Are there any reputable drive line companies in the area that don't think their stuff is made of gold? Should I just buy one of the DIY kits from Marlin, trail gear or the like? This is off road only so it doesn't need to be balanced.

Anything else that I should take into consideration?

Drivermod · 11-27-2012, 11:41 PM

Todd can build you one. Worth a call.

93 Krawler · 11-28-2012, 01:27 PM

I prefer making my own and saving $$$$$

Jonesy · 11-28-2012, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 93 Krawler

I prefer making my own and saving $$$$$

I'm right there with ya. The stock toyotas only have about 5" of usable slip. I need about 6-7" of slip. Anyone know of a factory slip that I could repurpose for my yota with enough slip? Really hate to spend $150-$250 for just the spline kit from anyone.

Nuts · 11-28-2012, 07:36 PM

Do you have a shackle reverse? Why else would you need so much slip?

twiztedzuki · 11-28-2012, 08:48 PM

i dont use 2" mayb of slip with 17" coilovers, i figured it was a leaf spring thing

11-27-2012, 10:31 PM	#1
Jonesy Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Piner, KY Posts: 141	Drive shafts. DIY vs shops Need a new front drive shaft for my Toyota. The one I just slung out was a square tube shaft I threw together just to get on the trails. The factory slip isn't long enough any more. So my questions are. Are there any reputable drive line companies in the area that don't think their stuff is made of gold? Should I just buy one of the DIY kits from Marlin, trail gear or the like? This is off road only so it doesn't need to be balanced. Anything else that I should take into consideration? __________________ JT Jones 83 Toyota - beater 87 Toyota Truggy

11-27-2012, 11:41 PM	#2
Drivermod Join Date: May 2009 Location: Union, KY Posts: 225	Todd can build you one. Worth a call. __________________ Ian 06 Toyota 4Runner

11-28-2012, 08:48 PM	#6
twiztedzuki Join Date: May 2008 Location: Waverly ohio Posts: 586	i dont use 2" mayb of slip with 17" coilovers, i figured it was a leaf spring thing __________________ SMITH BUILT PERIOD

11-28-2012, 01:27 PM	#3
93 Krawler >>>PMC<<< - CORE Member - - Administrator - Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Ross, OH Posts: 2,069 Images: 1268	I prefer making my own and saving $$$$$

11-28-2012, 07:36 PM	#5
Nuts Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: middletown,oh Posts: 508	Do you have a shackle reverse? Why else would you need so much slip?