Any update on a driveshaft kit????

[78fj40]

It's been almost 2 months and I REALLY need a longer than 8" driveshaft kit.

Please help.

[Cube Dweller]

Yep, any update Chris? Been holding off waiting....waiting...waiting...

[locktup]

I may need one if I cant fix my rear shaft.

[Chris Dunbar]

We got the prototypes in and they are SOOOO BEEFY! We are working on that fine line between the heat treating being hard enough to take a pounding and too hard so it is weak.

Trust me, the wait is going to be worth it. We are just waiting for the production peaces to come in.

[cheap sunglasses]

Are we talking custom length driveshafts or ones matched to TG lift kits or what?

[Chris Dunbar]

The drivelines will be a 12" model with 10.5" useable spline and NO necked down section at the base of the spline.

We have done A LOT of R&D to strengthen the driveline but not go overkill so the rotational mass is held to a minimum.

The drivelines will be sold with .188" wall DOM tubing for the driveline and .120" wall DOM tubing for a dust shield for the splines. You will also get 2 Trail-Gear u-joints and a Trail-Gear u-joint end flange.

The customer will then have a complete driveline with ZERO used parts and can then measure the desired length and have a driveline shop cut and weld it together.

[78fj40]

Sounds good. Can't wait for it to be released. Hopefully soon.

I like the idea of carrying one driveshaft as a spare.

Cool.

Thanks

[TatonkaII]

will you be able to buy the 12" shaft without the whole kit you guys set up? Just sounds pricey.

[Cube Dweller]

Any testing feedback on the U Joints? Dimensionally are they the same as Toyota ones? I've read many posts that refer to Jesse at High Angle claiming that Toyota factory U Joints are as strong as US 1 Ton..

[locktup]

I am sold on the factory Toyota U joints. Snohman twisted a square 1/4" wall drive shaft and broke the 1 ton U joint and the Toyota U joint was unbroken and still useable.

Jason

[Chris Dunbar]

We took the factory u-joint and hed all the critical dimensions and "beefed" it up more in the center and end cap where they break. They will be super stong, guaranteed.

The kit will not be "pricey" either. Trail-Gear's capability on sourcing and volume will make the kit less expensive than anyone on the market.

I would think the driveline by itself can be purchased also.

[Cube Dweller]

Bump.

Any update? I have my duals sitting on my workbench waiting, but can't wait much longer

[Chris Dunbar]

The drivelines are being made right now. We are just waiting for production to finish and the parts to be shipped. It should not be very much longer.

[Ganoid]

Just a bump to the top for anymore Information??

[Kaptain]

Updates on this?

[78fj40]

zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz......

Still waiting and waiting and waiting....

[Chris Dunbar]

zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz......

Still waiting and waiting and waiting....


So are we......They are on their way. There is nothing more we can do until they get here.

[vector]

Any update???
Some super flexy rears up front will pull my front apart before it really starts to flex.

[Trail-Gear]

The parts will be in stock this week. Please keep in mind that we will still have to complete our receiving and inspection process before we can let them out the door. Realistically they should be up on the website by Nov. 6th.

I know it has been a long wait, but I am not going to rush any parts out the door that I personally have not approved.

Thanks for waiting.

Matt

[subliminaltrips]

The drivelines will be a 12" model with 10.5" useable spline and NO necked down section at the base of the spline.

We have done A LOT of R&D to strengthen the driveline but not go overkill so the rotational mass is held to a minimum.

The drivelines will be sold with .188" wall DOM tubing for the driveline and .120" wall DOM tubing for a dust shield for the splines. You will also get 2 Trail-Gear u-joints and a Trail-Gear u-joint end flange.

The customer will then have a complete driveline with ZERO used parts and can then measure the desired length and have a driveline shop cut and weld it together.
any idea on how much it will cost, just a ball park?

[vector]

Since the hybrid rears up front now flex better, I need a new front shaft. No point in cutting the shaft now since I am going to do the duals, that means rear shaft work (need a new bearing in the horseshoe), and I may as well do the skid plate.
Thats why I have been pushing the adapter, I need it.

[rickibrat2]

so what is the stauss of the drive line kits could use one right now

[86GAToy]

ball park $$$ im about done with my truck now and am about to placee a huge order again with you guys and im def gonna get one of those

[Chris Geiger]

so what is the stauss of the drive line kits could use one right now

Today we installed one of our new kits on Dunbar's truck and plan to abuse it this weekend. I seem to recall a section of trail in an episode of TGTV where John waisted his front shaft. I think we will try it in reverse and see how much damage can inflict on this new unit. We will have pricing info soon, expect pricing to be similar to other kits on the market.

Here is a photo of the kit...

[vector]

Is there a possiblity of seeing the new u-joint?
A comparison shot of it with a stocker would be cool.

[subliminaltrips]

are you guys gonna sell the seemless tubing for the shafts also? nobody locally carries it, they look at me like im stooooopid!!! i guess floridians are a little behind...

[Chris Dunbar]

I am sure we can but it is pretty pricey.

[subliminaltrips]

it cant be any more than anywhere else right? you guys should sell a complete driveshaft or a weld up kit. ive got a roller setup wit a dial indicator that i can check how straight my cuts are. but i think a complete shaft would be a great option and its something i havent seen many other companies offer. would there be a huge difference in the length of the shaft of the 3i nch kit and the 5 inch kit? i understand its kind of a "you gotta measure thing" but im pretty sure that if you did a weld up kit and had like 3 different size tubes for each kit , the person could order the tubes already cut and ready to weld up in the size they need. im pretty sure you could come up with an approximate measurment of the tube length for each lift kit size and then assemble the kit that way. i dunno if that makes sense but it would kick major ass as a customer....

[Chris Geiger]

With 8" slip travel shafts you really have to have the shaft exactly the right length or it will slip out and hit on compression. With this longer slip shaft making a shaft that fits a number of applications very doable. We are not set up to make complete shafts at this time but we have seriously considered making the remaining components needed to build all new shafts and stock them. Offering DOM drive shaft tubing for the do-it-yourself guy is also a great idea.

[Kaptain]

The drivelines will be sold with .188" wall DOM tubing for the driveline and .120" wall DOM tubing for a dust shield for the splines. You will also get 2 Trail-Gear u-joints and a Trail-Gear u-joint end flange.

The customer will then have a complete driveline with ZERO used parts and can then measure the desired length and have a driveline shop cut and weld it together.


^ Is this still the case? Judging by the lastest update, the kit is only what is pictured above.

[78fj40]

Ooooh I can't wait. Hurry up before I'm broke and can't afford one of these. My shop build has been draining all of my $$$$ lately.

Do you need a tester on the east coast? I'll be happy to make sure it works over here for ya....


Later

[subliminaltrips]

yea i deffintly think a do it yourself kit would kick major ass, and its more than the competition does.....;)

[tanman2003]

you can buy driveshaft materials from www.davezoffroadperformance.com you can buy this kit from trail gear, and then tubing from davez

[86GAToy]

i need 2 of them so when does it go on sale ??

[Kaptain]

The parts will be in stock this week. Please keep in mind that we will still have to complete our receiving and inspection process before we can let them out the door. Realistically they should be up on the website by Nov. 6th.

I know it has been a long wait, but I am not going to rush any parts out the door that I personally have not approved.

Thanks for waiting.

Matt


Looks like they will be on the site on Monday the 6th.

[86GAToy]

thanks kaptain.. good whats the $$$ gonna be ?? im planning to order 2 :D

[86GAToy]

will these be alright to run for a rear driveshaft aswell ?? with my rear suspension now i have about 2'' left before it slips out...:rolleyes:

[86GAToy]

i hope they're a lil bit cheaper than $179 like allpro sells them for

[Chris Geiger]

will these be alright to run for a rear driveshaft aswell ?? with my rear suspension now i have about 2'' left before it slips out...:rolleyes:

Yes it will work front or rear and will balance correctly for high speed driving.

Here is one we are testing in Chris Dunbar's pickup...

http://www.trail-gear.com/bbs/dunbar/dunbar019.jpg

http://www.trail-gear.com/bbs/dunbar/dunbar024.jpg

[vector]

i hope they're a lil bit cheaper than $179 like allpro sells them for

I would imagine they would be considering the volume that trail gear is able to order and sell.

[86GAToy]

even if it does cost as much as the AP the TG kit would be better anyway to me..you get everything to make a driveshaft except the cv/yoke end

[subliminaltrips]

and the tube... which they may end up doing which would rawk!!!!!!!!!!

[86GAToy]

just a few more hours..i hope and im gonna order 2

[Chris Geiger]

Drive shaft kits are now in stock and ready to ship!

http://www.trail-gear.com/driveshaft.html

http://www.trail-gear.com/images/driveshaftkit-600.jpg

[78fj40]

Of course they offer a freebie over at Pirate, and I just notice after 149 others have posted already, but I entered:

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[Cube Dweller]

Couple questions-

What size tubing? I know the OD can vary, but what ID?

Since the U-Joint size is Trail-Gear proprietary, are you selling replacements? Don't see them on the website. Cost for replacement U-Joints?

Thanks.

[cheap sunglasses]

Im pretty sure it's just a Toyota u-joint with some extra beefing up so a stock u-joint should be able to replace it. I could be wrong though.