Check prop shaft yourself, don't rely on mechanics

You need to get one made slightly larger as I looked at that unit and it can't handle the offset movement or travel

Or fit a Tom Woods shaft, keep up to date on your checks/greasings of the prop shaft, relocate your aircon drains and stop worrying :)

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Originally Posted by AlvinD2a

Recent trip coming down from Mt Isa Qld to Ballarat Vic, front prop shaft decided to let go. It damage my diff lock assembly unit and some other parts.

If anyone feel the driver floor vibrate or knocking noise, I would suggest to have a look. I'm lucky enough that Sean from rover part advise the mechanic in cunnamulla what to do to keep me going, it found out that my case is not the worst as no oil leaking from any other components.

Well, got a new propshaft for $550, used diff lock assembly $600 from TRS, o-ring for transfer case and re-seal, gearbox oil cooler tubes. Guess I could have save myself $2000-$2500 if I check it or change it before the trip if I know that's a common problem.

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I drive a 101 - that describes every trip I make.:D

chain makes good tail-shaft loop as its flexible but will contain the shaft

You too. Mine let go on the Hume at 110 with the three kids in the back asleep. Double Kardan joint went. Took out the oil cooler lines, but the spline off the front took chunks out of the bell housing.

Ended up doing it myself. Just back on the road this week. As detailled in an earlier thread, noticeable (but not really bad) clunking as you put your foot on and off the power.

Tom Woods fitted, freeway driven twice - noticeable vibration on the overrun at speeds over 90kmh. Retightened the bolts, got a bit worse! Going to take out completely and put back in to try and see if that fixes. Feeling through other parts of the rev range is perfect.

I have just ordered a Tom Woods shaft, when fitting is there a specific way to attach?
When you rebuild a shaft all the info says to mark it out so it goes back together in exactly the same order and configuration,to make sure it is balanced. Am I right in assuming the new shaft will be balanced and just fitting will mean no vibration?
I have evn seen comment that you need to remove the grease nipple to reduce vibration, is that overkill?