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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: East Brunswick NJ
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CRE, thanks for your reply, I looked up the other threads, interesting.
My question was if a one piece drive shaft puts more stress on the differential and transmission than a two piece drive shaft, and maybe that is why Toyota uses a two piece drive shaft. As for aluminum versus steel, I agree that steel is much tougher than aluminum. I do not plan on adding HP to my stock motor, and the Aluminum shaft is the only stock one I saw, so I though aluminum would be tough enough for my application. Stress on the drive train from a one piece is my main concern, but it sounds like you do not see that as a problem. |
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The Carrier bearing also dampens changes in torque and as a result causes some power loss... again, the effect is minimal. I went with a one piece because I'm a cheap SOB. ![]() Quote:
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![]() EDIT: Shorter shafts are more reliable, but more moving parts to maintain is the trade off.
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center support bearing, driveshaft, vibration |
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