lengthening my driveshaft

[davey2451]

i think i have an idea of what i should do,but how would you lengthen a driveshaft,and how much is needed for an 8'' inch lift

 

[dylan_133]

i dont know how much is needed for an 8 inch lift but the best thing to do for any drive shaft work is to have a pro do it cause it is almost im possible to cut it and weld it back together and have be straight, and it its not straight then it will wobble like hell and eventually cause major damage.

 

[davey2451]

well do u know how a pro would do it?

 

[dylan_133]

that have a jig set up that keeps the drive shaft straight then an automated cutter/ welder does the rest of the work.

 

[davey2451]

o i see, what if i cut it then found a piece that fits good then lay the drive shaft in a piece of angle iron clamp it all in then weld it,do u think that would work?

 

[little x]

It could, but honestly you should either get a longer one cut down to the length you need, or have a shop extend yours.
And you'll have to cycle your suspension to see what length you need (just like shocks).

 

[davey2451]

yes i know what you are saying

 

[davey2451]

so whats the best way to cycle my suspention to check the length i need

 

[djsk8r33]

why dont you search a bit.. on this forum, and in general. it doesnt seem l ike you even have the right idea. it only costs 50-100 bucks to get yours lengthened

 

[davey2451]

o thats pretty cheap

 

[dylan_133]

yeah and its worth it to dont want the drive shaft breaking when your on the free way or something and tearing up your rig

 

[davey2451]

well im probly not going to drive it on the road cuz i just lost my lisece

 

[dylan_133]

ah well thats to bad, how did that happen?

 

[davey2451]

aaaaa i cant tell u

 

[davey2451]

nevermind i got a DWI

 

[davey2451]

so whats the best way to cycle my suspention? take the springs and shocks out then use a jack to lift the beams up and down

 

[davey2451]

any body?

 

[IZwack]

So, you're making your own suspension lift but you haven't figured out how to cycle the suspension . Whatever you do, be careful -- there's quite a bit of weight on that suspension.

 

[hunterdan]

I have seen people use square steel tubing for the driveshaft, and use a slightly smaller piece that fit tightly inside the large tube for the slip. It is strong if you use the right stuff, its been done on agricultural stuff for years, but if you do any highway driving, I wouldn't recommend it. If its just for off-road use only then I would say try it.

 

[davey2451]

ya i know what your talking about and i might do that but im not sure yet