Thread: double cardan joint

'It was fine until i put the 6 degree radius arms'
Would be easier to go back to standard arms and standard driveshaft (no vibes) then slot the swivels to regain some caster?

If not D2 have the shaft you are looking for... wrecker will be your friend (youll need the tcase flange as well). Youll have to check the length is okay. May need modding.

S

It;s a shame you didn't just get the swivel housings rotated which leaves the diff pinion angle pointing a bit upwards so the drive shaft has less strain on it.I put a 5 inch suspension lift on a Rangie classic years ago and just getting the swivels rotated solved all handling problems and I never had a vibration problem.As for the double carden joint,I also modified an old Daihatsu F10 once and needed a double carden in the front and rear.I got the flanges modified on the diffs and used an old Hilux rear shaft with the double carden joint which I just got the length altered.I went with the Hilux shaft because they are cheap and available from most 4WD wreckers.All drive shaft work was done by a mob on the Gold Coast.Good luck.
Cheers
Shane

I got mine from eBay (Bundalene) and a mate got his from a local backyard wrecker in Kilmore, for free , but it needed to be rebuilt for real $$$$ . I know that doing the swivels is the proper way to do it and preserves your driveline angles and front end geometry, but a set of 3º arms and a DC front prop works a treat for me with my mild lift and 31s. 4.5º of castor If I was going the big lift I think I'd have done the swivels... probably.

Check any second hand one carefully. The centering mechanism (between the UJs) is known to flog out and if it damages the internal spigot it is pretty much a cut-off and replace the whole joint excercise. Otherwise they are fully rebuildable and parts are readily available through driveshaft rebuilders. If the DC end is notchy when articulated be wary...

Don't forget you'll need the matching transfer case flange (available as a loose part with seal and nut). And deep-six the mass-damper (if you haven't already). If you still have the front sway bar, that'll need to be spaced down... a fair way. Good luck.

I am also trying to make it more durable so i dont mind paying the cashola for a modified dc. This was going to be a tourer but is turning more everyday into a weekend play toy. I also never take a back step once i have made the commitment i push on through until i have it right. I love the look and road feel i now get from the 6 degree RA's and they have incorporated sliders which will help when i hit the rocky tracks. I know i went over board even at the planning stages but i had looked at a few others out there and hell they look awesome on 35's so why not make my own. Good point to note is i dont have to drive it everyday so i dont have to rush it, this way i can do it right the first time.

Originally Posted by roverrescue

'It was fine until i put the 6 degree radius arms'
Would be easier to go back to standard arms and standard driveshaft (no vibes) then slot the swivels to regain some caster?

If not D2 have the shaft you are looking for... wrecker will be your friend (youll need the tcase flange as well). Youll have to check the length is okay. May need modding.

S

Sorry to revive an old thread but I have just lifted my 94 Disco 60mm in the front and 80mm in the rear above standard height,not really intended but the HD rear springs went up a bit high and then I had to fit 2 spring isolators per spring to lift the front up to level it out a bit and am now getting vibes from the front shaft.I have used Hilux double carden joints in the past with great success and reliability on another vehicle but am not sure about the Disco 2 DC joints.I spoke to one of the guys at triumph rover spares today and he advised against the Disco 2 shaft due to a lot of them breaking,like snapping clean in half .Has anyone fitted these and clocked up lots of miles to know if they are reliable or not.I'd rather put up with a slight vibration with the original shaft and have a reliable vehicle than put something on that may break.also what is it with Disco's that cause vibrations.I have lifted 2 Rangie classics up to 5 inches with no problems at all and they are basically the same running gear .

Cheers
Shane

The D2 shaft doesn't break clean in half as such. It does fail at the DC joint so anything you pick up I'd be rebuilding anyway so you'll need 3 unis, unit from Spicers seem to be the best value and quality balance. The expensive part is the centering-ball.

Other option is if it measures up the same as a D2 get a woods shaft for it.

Checkout double cardon Land Rover applications by Tom Woods

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I used one of these units after my front shaft dropped out of my D2.
Prices including shipping was less than genuine

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