Strengthened drive shafts

tdz840 · Aug 6th, 2019, 06:39

Anyone used these drive shafts
https://www.classicvolvoparts.co.uk/...ings_and_Seals
Any comments?
Russ

CLIVERALLY · Aug 6th, 2019, 18:44

Hi Russ , My question would be why would you want a competition 1/2 shaft(s) unless you are going to give it full chat in rallies or races. Cannot see any other benefit really for a classic road car.
I have built rally cars for stage and tarmac including an Irish championship Cosworth and a car I rallied on the Roger Albert in 2008.
If you are concerned about yours being worn I guess fair enough if you cannot get standard ones or if you think its cracked get them x rayed (I guess where you work may be able to do that). Will be coming down to Locks Heath shortly so this overdue pint can be consumed

tdz840 · Aug 7th, 2019, 17:21

Clive
Let me know when you are down and I will pop up to LH.
I mentioned because the general held belief the half shafts were weak, which I understand but have never seen is at the junction of the shaft and thread.
I’m presuming nut and thread remain the same, as well as the splines, which means the shaft is probably thicker which wouldn’t get away from the ‘known’ weak point.
I’m putting out a fair bit over standard and whilst I don’t do launches or track the car, maybe I’m exploiting the weakness?!
I’ve moved on from that company now, involved with a company that provides intervention vehicles for SF and CT groups.
It’s humorous watching the customer test the end product, they certainly don’t worry about weak half shafts!!
https://srbltcbn.tkhcloudstorage.com...24d202e0742ab5

Russ

Aug 6th, 2019, 06:39	#1
tdz840 VOC Member Last Online: Dec 14th, 2023 11:57 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: fareham	Strengthened drive shafts Anyone used these drive shafts https://www.classicvolvoparts.co.uk/...ings_and_Seals Any comments? Russ

Aug 6th, 2019, 18:44	#2
CLIVERALLY Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:55 Join Date: May 2010 Location: wetherby	Hi Russ , My question would be why would you want a competition 1/2 shaft(s) unless you are going to give it full chat in rallies or races. Cannot see any other benefit really for a classic road car. I have built rally cars for stage and tarmac including an Irish championship Cosworth and a car I rallied on the Roger Albert in 2008. If you are concerned about yours being worn I guess fair enough if you cannot get standard ones or if you think its cracked get them x rayed (I guess where you work may be able to do that). Will be coming down to Locks Heath shortly so this overdue pint can be consumed __________________ Clive "Lets turn up the juice and see what shakes loose"

Aug 7th, 2019, 17:21	#3
tdz840 VOC Member Last Online: Dec 14th, 2023 11:57 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: fareham	Clive Let me know when you are down and I will pop up to LH. I mentioned because the general held belief the half shafts were weak, which I understand but have never seen is at the junction of the shaft and thread. I’m presuming nut and thread remain the same, as well as the splines, which means the shaft is probably thicker which wouldn’t get away from the ‘known’ weak point. I’m putting out a fair bit over standard and whilst I don’t do launches or track the car, maybe I’m exploiting the weakness?! I’ve moved on from that company now, involved with a company that provides intervention vehicles for SF and CT groups. It’s humorous watching the customer test the end product, they certainly don’t worry about weak half shafts!! https://srbltcbn.tkhcloudstorage.com...24d202e0742ab5 Russ

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