Driveshaft work

jeepmanjeff · 05-10-2016, 08:48 PM

Looking for a local company (Fairfield Ohio or surrounding area) that will replace my CV's in my driveshafts I have. The ones I use to go to are out of business...

Ky Mudhunter · 05-10-2016, 09:50 PM

I have used Powertrain of Cincinnati before. They are in Sharonville off E. Kemper Rd.

WrenchMonkey · 05-11-2016, 01:40 AM

I just had mine done at BT Shaft in Milford. Couple hundred bucks, but it looks to be done right, smooth to 80mph, and cheaper than a new shaft.

jeepmanjeff · 05-11-2016, 06:04 PM

Went thru Titton in Utah to get replacements. Curtis is really good and I got Zach's and Mike's there. He cut me a deal and was willing to let me use my slips I already have since they are only a couples years old and matched his spline count. 2 CV's for $400. Shipped to my door.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

nshefbuch · 05-11-2016, 08:42 PM

Titton is horrible. Replaced both shafts after 1.5 years. His long spline shafts wear fast at highway speeds. His CV joint on my rear came apart less than a year old. Only warranty with him is 30 days and you pay shipping on any repairs. I learned the hard way do it right the first time and get a woody. In fact tom woods was only $10 more than Curtis was. I'm in Dayton area and nobody around here does a decent job as I've tried all the local shops here too.
If you find a good local shop I say use them. Any repairs will be quick and no shipping involved.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

bbtank45 · 05-12-2016, 12:14 AM

They're not too bad to do yourself honestly..... If you were ever interested in doing them yourself, Id be happy to show you how I've done them. Done a few for my brothers buggy, my rig and a couple friends beaters. Most of them have been well over 60mph with no noticeable vibrations.

WrenchMonkey · 05-12-2016, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nshefbuch

I learned the hard way do it right the first time and get a woody.

That's what I had B&T replace the end on, my old Tom Woods. 13 years old, on two different rigs, daily driven and wheeled hard, finally wore out the DC joint.

Hotwheels · 05-12-2016, 01:40 PM

I used tkh fab goes great work

nshefbuch · 05-13-2016, 06:28 AM

How do you guys balance them when making a shaft?

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

bbtank45 · 05-13-2016, 10:09 AM

What is your run-out @?

If the driveshaft is already made, you can try drilling a small hole in the tube and pouring a cup of ATF and then welding shut. Dont use only, only ATF or hydraulic fluid.

05-10-2016, 08:48 PM	#1
jeepmanjeff Ah Unz ze President! - CORE Member - - Moderator - Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield Ohio Posts: 588 Images: 343	Driveshaft work Looking for a local company (Fairfield Ohio or surrounding area) that will replace my CV's in my driveshafts I have. The ones I use to go to are out of business... __________________ Keep them on all 4's

05-11-2016, 01:40 AM	#3
WrenchMonkey Mechanical Animal - CORE Member - - Moderator - Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Beechmont Posts: 1,883	I just had mine done at BT Shaft in Milford. Couple hundred bucks, but it looks to be done right, smooth to 80mph, and cheaper than a new shaft. __________________ DIRTY DEEDS, DONE DIRT CHEAP Whatever doesn't kill you makes you stranger

05-11-2016, 06:04 PM	#4
jeepmanjeff Ah Unz ze President! - CORE Member - - Moderator - Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield Ohio Posts: 588 Images: 343	Went thru Titton in Utah to get replacements. Curtis is really good and I got Zach's and Mike's there. He cut me a deal and was willing to let me use my slips I already have since they are only a couples years old and matched his spline count. 2 CV's for $400. Shipped to my door. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Keep them on all 4's

05-12-2016, 12:14 AM	#6
bbtank45 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ross, OH Posts: 200	They're not too bad to do yourself honestly..... If you were ever interested in doing them yourself, Id be happy to show you how I've done them. Done a few for my brothers buggy, my rig and a couple friends beaters. Most of them have been well over 60mph with no noticeable vibrations. __________________ 1985 4runner "Redneck Gigalo"

05-13-2016, 10:09 AM	#10
bbtank45 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ross, OH Posts: 200	What is your run-out @? If the driveshaft is already made, you can try drilling a small hole in the tube and pouring a cup of ATF and then welding shut. Dont use only, only ATF or hydraulic fluid. __________________ 1985 4runner "Redneck Gigalo"

05-10-2016, 09:50 PM	#2
Ky Mudhunter Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 75	I have used Powertrain of Cincinnati before. They are in Sharonville off E. Kemper Rd.

05-11-2016, 08:42 PM	#5
nshefbuch Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: piqua, ohio Posts: 76	Titton is horrible. Replaced both shafts after 1.5 years. His long spline shafts wear fast at highway speeds. His CV joint on my rear came apart less than a year old. Only warranty with him is 30 days and you pay shipping on any repairs. I learned the hard way do it right the first time and get a woody. In fact tom woods was only $10 more than Curtis was. I'm in Dayton area and nobody around here does a decent job as I've tried all the local shops here too. If you find a good local shop I say use them. Any repairs will be quick and no shipping involved. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

05-12-2016, 01:40 PM	#8
Hotwheels Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Maineville, Ohio Posts: 125	I used tkh fab goes great work

05-13-2016, 06:28 AM	#9
nshefbuch Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: piqua, ohio Posts: 76	How do you guys balance them when making a shaft? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk