Reply With QuoteTom Woods drive shaft would be the go. Jeep connections i think they are called sell them. Good piece of kit for the D2.
Swaggie
SubscriberSo what to do about replacing it?
I have a Hardy Spicer one on at the moment which I bought second hand but almost new.
But I am not entirely happy with it as the front axle end UJ seems a bit sticky.
The only repair kit on Ebay is about $270.
Yet I can buy a Chinese one branded Masko A and made by Ningbo Eastiger who have been in business for about 20 years for about AUD 270 landed from the USA. The Masko A looks pretty good. It looks like they made a batch for a USA distributor as The D2 shaft is not in their catalogue, only shafts for USA 4x4s.
A Hardy Spicer from LR direct in UK is $341 landed.
I do not want to rebuild the Double cardan myself as I can see myself losing half of the tiny rollers from the stabilizer. I hate working on UJs as one slip and a roller is in the end cap which means a restart. (ask me how I know. I still have one on the shelf from my RRC with 3 caps.)
I am sure without yet checking that Hardy Spicer will want near $400 to rebuild mine.
What to Do?
Regards PhilipA
Wizard
SupporterTom Woods drive shaft would be the go. Jeep connections i think they are called sell them. Good piece of kit for the D2.
Swaggie
SubscriberYes thanks but as a pensioner out of my price range.Tom Woods drive shaft would be the go. Jeep connections i think they are called sell them. Good piece of kit for the D2.
My days of rock crawling and Nissan Trials are over so need as cheap as I can get consistent with acceptable quality.
In any case I have never broken a UJ even in competition. the worst I had was an experimental Holden 5 litre CV joint Front shaft on my RRC which got dimpled/damaged on the Nissan Trials. That doesn't count axles of course. twisted several of them before getting Jacmacs for my Detroit.
Regards PhilipA
ForumSage
SupporterOr rather "driveline intervention"!Originally Posted by trout1105
Nice "SAVE" , I have just forked out $4,092 for repairs on my D2a for the exact same problem But I didn't get any divine intervention like you did
Nicely done Mate
2005 D3 TDV6 Present
1999 D2 TD5 Gone
Cynical Moi?
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Flash your card & ask for "Seniors Discount". No kid. I find it surprising who will & some don't/won't advertise it but if you ask what have you got to lose? Because there in not a sign on the door doesn't mean they won't. Go with the arse out of your pants & crap footwear & unshaven helps too.
Swaggie
SubscriberMasko A out as not greasable.
Another Chinese I assume from UK for $200 plus I guess 100 Freight with greasable UJs.
How can Ozzie dealers charge $500 plus for Hardy Spicer when $341 including GST from UK with $100 air freight?
Regards PhilipA
Cynical Moi?
Because they are greedy bastards & see you as soft touch is how.
Phone Hardy Spicer direct see if they can do a price i know i phoned them in Hobart a couple of years ago and they were cheaper than auto shops
Cynical Moi?
I saw what you did there Randy.Or rather "driveline intervention"!
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Front drive shaft.
Wasn't $500, IIRC, closer to $300.
If you don't like trucks, stop buying stuff.
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