Where do you guys get your driveshafts from?

JeepHD · 02-21-2008, 05:29 PM

Called High Angle for my driveshafts today. Looking at about $1082 plus shipping for two CV driveshafts with 1350 u-joints, 1350 yoke for D60, and a 1350 flange for the stak.

Hard to stomach over a $1000 for shafts and a couple extras. Any other good driveshaft makers that you would recommend?

fabricator · 02-21-2008, 05:59 PM

WoW...is a bunch o coin
always call carwash and
buy 3" tube so i can make mine

eighty3bronco · 02-21-2008, 07:13 PM

There's B&T in Milford, Ohio

mckeddie · 02-21-2008, 07:34 PM

are you looking for shafts for a trail rig? if so, go to the local scrap yard, pick upa couple of cv shafts that are too long for your needs, cut them to length (grind off the welds with an angle grinder, and cut to length with a chop saw), and reweld to the proper length. i've only had a shaft made one time, every other time has always been free from parts we had laying around. that's ridiculous to pay that much!

greg

carwash · 02-21-2008, 09:56 PM

the shafts from my current build are coming from Jesse at High Angle Driveline. my front shaft alone is going to be almost $800, but it is a 2 piece model, with stainless pillow block / carrier bearing, double slip, 1410 u-joints and rockwell flanges included. That's 3" tubing with a .25 wall as well. Serious beef. The rear is a standard, non-cv with 1410's and rockwell flange included, and it's about $300 or so.

I'm having him make my first set, then i will have the parts to make future ones if needed. With the time and energy i'm spending on this, it's just a little peace of mind that my shaft will be super sold and good to go.

Jesse is the man.

blazerbrad · 02-22-2008, 09:20 AM

I agree that Jesse's stuff is probably top of the line...but do you really need top of the line stuff?

- Do you really need the CV's?
- Do even really need 1350's?

Again, I'm not saying the above are bad or anything but if money is a factor you need to ask those questions.

JeepHD · 02-22-2008, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blazerbrad

I agree that Jesse's stuff is probably top of the line...but do you really need top of the line stuff?

- Do you really need the CV's?
- Do even really need 1350's?

Again, I'm not saying the above are bad or anything but if money is a factor you need to ask those questions.

Yep, that's kinda what I am thinking. On the rear I have to do CV due to the pinion brake setup on the Stak. Rear is $419 plus $69 yoke for the D60

I really don't want to go CV on the front, because that will open a whole new can of worms with the front axle caster and pinon angle. Guess I could check into doing 1310s or 1410s on the front which would allow up to 30degrees with a standard driveshaft.
I am going to call Jesse today and see if there is any other options on the front.

GPER · 02-22-2008, 10:18 AM

About 8 years ago when I put the new frame on with the shackle reverse I needed the long slip front drive shaft. All the drive line shops in Dayton just had the 3 inch slip joint:confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: I got the front drive shaft from Jess, great service and excellent to do business with. It is beefy and the only thing I don't worry about breaking.

itbrokeagain · 02-23-2008, 11:52 AM

Performance Driveline and clutch has always done good for me

02-21-2008, 05:29 PM	#1
JeepHD www.buckeyejeepers.com Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston, OH 45333 Posts: 276	Where do you guys get your driveshafts from? Called High Angle for my driveshafts today. Looking at about $1082 plus shipping for two CV driveshafts with 1350 u-joints, 1350 yoke for D60, and a 1350 flange for the stak. Hard to stomach over a $1000 for shafts and a couple extras. Any other good driveshaft makers that you would recommend? __________________ 1994 YJ, 4.0, 5 speed. *2006 Dodge 2500 Cummins, 4x4 Auto,Quad cab, LongBed, Tekonsha Prodigy(Tow Rig)

02-21-2008, 05:59 PM	#2
fabricator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cincy, Oh Posts: 947	WoW...is a bunch o coin always call carwash and buy 3" tube so i can make mine __________________ For you guys who can't drive, I have owned a frame rack for several years. Prices are based on your skill and ability to wreck it....

02-21-2008, 07:13 PM	#3
eighty3bronco anywhere but there Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Blanchester, Oh Posts: 174	There's B&T in Milford, Ohio __________________

02-21-2008, 07:34 PM	#4
mckeddie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: van wert oh Posts: 583	are you looking for shafts for a trail rig? if so, go to the local scrap yard, pick upa couple of cv shafts that are too long for your needs, cut them to length (grind off the welds with an angle grinder, and cut to length with a chop saw), and reweld to the proper length. i've only had a shaft made one time, every other time has always been free from parts we had laying around. that's ridiculous to pay that much! greg __________________ zuk buggy.....it'll be a jeep eventually.

02-21-2008, 09:56 PM	#5
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	the shafts from my current build are coming from Jesse at High Angle Driveline. my front shaft alone is going to be almost $800, but it is a 2 piece model, with stainless pillow block / carrier bearing, double slip, 1410 u-joints and rockwell flanges included. That's 3" tubing with a .25 wall as well. Serious beef. The rear is a standard, non-cv with 1410's and rockwell flange included, and it's about $300 or so. I'm having him make my first set, then i will have the parts to make future ones if needed. With the time and energy i'm spending on this, it's just a little peace of mind that my shaft will be super sold and good to go. Jesse is the man. __________________

02-22-2008, 09:20 AM	#6
blazerbrad - CORE Member - Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 831 Images: 6	I agree that Jesse's stuff is probably top of the line...but do you really need top of the line stuff? - Do you really need the CV's? - Do even really need 1350's? Again, I'm not saying the above are bad or anything but if money is a factor you need to ask those questions.

02-22-2008, 10:18 AM	#8
GPER Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kettering, Ohio Posts: 811	About 8 years ago when I put the new frame on with the shackle reverse I needed the long slip front drive shaft. All the drive line shops in Dayton just had the 3 inch slip joint:confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: I got the front drive shaft from Jess, great service and excellent to do business with. It is beefy and the only thing I don't worry about breaking.

02-23-2008, 11:52 AM	#9
itbrokeagain Just Empty Every Pocket - CORE Member - Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Amelia Posts: 1,435	Performance Driveline and clutch has always done good for me __________________ 91 fj 80 on 37 Nitto Muds with a 10k winch. Cage and sliders coming soon.