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[Totalled]

Ah, here it is. BII with A4LD and a doubler.

 

[F150hybred]

Looks like it's gonna work to me, I can't see a problem, can you see a problem Copycat?

 

[brendank]

Ah, here it is. BII with A4LD and a doubler.

The problem is that people who don't understand drive shaft geometry tend to think "funny" things. For the people who "get it", it's not a problem.

From what I can see, I bet that setup doesn't vibrate. The only thing that I would be slightly concerned about in that picture is premature wear from the extra angle. That can EASILY be fixed by running a cv/u-joint type shaft. It's cheap as borscht to buy and swap in, too.

 

[CopyKat]

Ah, here it is. BII with A4LD and a doubler.

And it doesn't look like he has problems!

Look at that. I bet the B2 behind him has one too, and he runs an FM146

So it must work?

 

[CopyKat]

Why must I continue to have to use this feature????

You have now added Totalled to your ignore user list

 

[metalmacguyver]

so anyway, back to the doubler.


looking at the length, i would guess that you kept the oil pump. yes?

did you go with the press two shafts together and weld them or have the shaft resplined?

if resplined who did you have do it?

 

[CopyKat]

so anyway, back to the doubler.


looking at the length, i would guess that you kept the oil pump. yes?

did you go with the press two shafts together and weld them or have the shaft resplined?

if resplined who did you have do it?

Yes the pump is still in it.

As for the shaft I got it from a guy in Kentucky. He had made a batch of them for someone and he had two left over. One was sitting on his desk, so I bought it and now it's on my desk.

It's a cut and resplined stock shaft. It's not one of the press fit/welded units.

 

[CheapThrillB2]

Totalled/Copykat take a look at my build thread in the under construction section and give me your $.02 on my driveshaft and doubler????'s

http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=157

 

[swamprat]

As for the shaft I got it from a guy in Kentucky. He had made a batch of them for someone and he had two left over. One was sitting on his desk, so I bought it and now it's on my desk.

Did you get it from Bob Myers? He does great work. As for sitting on his desk, he has everything on, around or near his desk for a Bronco II. My shop is near his. I like to go by from time to time and do a little shopping.

 

[CopyKat]

 

[Evan]

Yes the pump is still in it.

As for the shaft I got it from a guy in Kentucky. He had made a batch of them for someone and he had two left over. One was sitting on his desk, so I bought it and now it's on my desk.

It's a cut and resplined stock shaft. It's not one of the press fit/welded units.

Hopefully that works out for you. Since the shaft is hollow it becomes aweful weak when it's turned and resplined. Remember to avoid putting only the doubler case in low range.

I think you'll be ok as far as rear driveshaft length. I'd recommend a double cardian in the rear.

 

[thegoat4]

The problem is that people who don't understand drive shaft geometry tend to think "funny" things. For the people who "get it", it's not a problem.

From what I can see, I bet that setup doesn't vibrate. The only thing that I would be slightly concerned about in that picture is premature wear from the extra angle. That can EASILY be fixed by running a cv/u-joint type shaft. It's cheap as borscht to buy and swap in, too.

That one there depends. If you're strictly off-road and low speed, it's ok. If you're going to go down the highway at 60 it'll vibrate some and it'll definately wear out in a hurry. Too much working angle.

 

[CopyKat]

Hopefully that works out for you. Since the shaft is hollow it becomes aweful weak when it's turned and resplined. Remember to avoid putting only the doubler case in low range.

I think you'll be ok as far as rear driveshaft length. I'd recommend a double cardian in the rear.

It's not splined over the hollow section. It's splined just past it, since the hollow part starts around the pump.

I've got an Explorer front Double cardian I plan to cut down for the rear. I've got a 4 door Explrer rear shaft I plan to cut down for the front. With the added length of the driveline I'm going to stick with a single/single shaft up front.

 

[Evan]

It's not splined over the hollow section. It's splined just past it, since the hollow part starts around the pump.

I've got an Explorer front Double cardian I plan to cut down for the rear. I've got a 4 door Explrer rear shaft I plan to cut down for the front. With the added length of the driveline I'm going to stick with a single/single shaft up front.

Ahhh. You're adapter shaft must be a little longer than mine.

Don't you have to run a double cardian up front? Your doubler setup is lookin good...

 

[rickcdewitt]

it's not good for breakover angle but there's always the jeep trick of lowering the tranny mount a little to help compensate.i've been following a few peoples b2 doubler issues,and woulden't mind junking my long bed ranger so i can build a b2 with a doubler that will rip on my brothers cookie cutter TJ.i think i got the bug since i stop and check out all the lifted b2's i see.one thing i'm pretty sure of is that 6 inches or more looks prety top heavy(my truck was kind of scary to drive with an old 6" skycracker lift also).whats your overall doubler length?