Another transfer case explosion/fire
04-02-2011, 04:27 PM
#51
JK Jedi Master
I searched the Tom Woods site, and came up with this:
www.tomwoodscustomdriveshafts.com/multiCV.html
edit to add:
This seems so logical, I wonder why more people aren't running these on the front.
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04-02-2011, 06:00 PM
#53
Originally Posted by ronjenx
The adjustable control arms will make a difference only if you are willing to give up a lot of caster.
Your mostly stock components are reducing your chances of this happening.
04-02-2011, 06:04 PM
#54
JK Jedi Master
04-02-2011, 06:06 PM
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If that is the case, do you (or anyone else) care to explain in simple terms why a multi-CV driveshaft is better... I am still trying to wrap my head around all this.
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04-02-2011, 06:14 PM
#56
JK Jedi Master
So... if I am reading this right... you are saying that these would be an ideal choice of drive shafts to reduce the likelihood of t-case explosions?
If that is the case, do you (or anyone else) care to explain in simple terms why a multi-CV driveshaft is better... I am still trying to wrap my head around all this.
If that is the case, do you (or anyone else) care to explain in simple terms why a multi-CV driveshaft is better... I am still trying to wrap my head around all this.
That will make the massive double cardan on the other end vibrate. As the drive shaft rpm goes higher, that energy transmits into the t-case housing, and it gets to a point the casting can't take it.
On a double cardan, one side of it is accelerating, while the other side of it is decelerating. The net result is pretty close to a constant velocity joint.
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04-02-2011, 06:17 PM
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A single u-joint, if not straight, will accelerate and decelerate twice in each revolution, made worse the greater the angle.
That will make the massive double cardan on the other end vibrate. As the drive shaft rpm goes higher, that energy transmits into the t-case housing, and it gets to a point the casting can't take it.
That will make the massive double cardan on the other end vibrate. As the drive shaft rpm goes higher, that energy transmits into the t-case housing, and it gets to a point the casting can't take it.
The reason I ask all these questions is that when the time comes to ditch my factory drive shafts, I want to know what lies ahead of me. That multi-CV Tom Woods shaft is sounding like the way to go.
04-02-2011, 06:22 PM
#58
JK Jedi Master
Tom Woods says it is specifically for use when you can't get the pinion and drive shaft to be in alignment.
If others are using it, it would be nice to hear from them.
04-02-2011, 07:30 PM
#59
JK Super Freak
When I asked you earlier about the Tom Woods you gave me the impression that it didn't sound like a good idea.
What are your thoughts now? I'm thinking of ordering it. Thanks for the help.
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What are your thoughts now? I'm thinking of ordering it. Thanks for the help.
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04-02-2011, 07:43 PM
#60
JK Jedi Master
The person who said he has one, and it doesn't flop around, would know from experience.
I'd give it a try if I needed it...if they make one for the JK.
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