Driveline/T-case questions - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

The Stig · 04-04-2010, 07:25 PM

Lat year installed a RRC rear driveline in my D1. Worked great. Driveline angles look good etc.

Last week I got rid of the 3" springs with the 2" spacers the PO installed in favor of some 5" Rovertym springs. This change ended up giving me more lift. About an inch from the looks. My rear drivline angle is now questionable for a standard driveline. I was considering ordering a Woods driveline but a friend of mine suggested I drop the T-case by removing the rubber mounts and just putting in bolts instead.

Does anyone see this being a problem? It wold only be a temporary solution.
I just bought a new clutch kit a 1.4 t-case from a defender and new bead locks. The wife would kill me if she saw any more money go out for my "Toy"

By the way. if anyone needs a clutch I got mine from the UK Ebay site for $210. "$135 quid" They wanted $85 to ship it but I gave them my fedex account number and they used that instead. $300 for a Rover Clutch Kit with Release bearing, Friction and pressure plate is a smoking deal from what I found.

BigBlueToy · 04-04-2010, 07:46 PM

sounds like your gonna crack an aluminium casting some where between the engine and driveshafts. I wont take any guesses at where, but it will happen. You framerails are gonna twist when you flex the suspension and the drivetrain is gonna try to twist when you get on the skinny pedal. There has to be some give somewhere, thats what the rubber is there for.

The Stig · 04-04-2010, 07:51 PM

I was worried about the same thing. Thanks.

Buckon37s · 04-04-2010, 07:56 PM

Have you driven it yet to see if there is a problem? The way angles "look" can be decieving. If you find that you do have a problem, I can get you hooked up at JE Reel. They make the best driveshaft out there. Thats my opinion of course, but it's also fact.

The Stig · 04-04-2010, 08:07 PM

I drove it and it has vibes up around 45. Its not a daily driver just a toy but I do have to drive about 10 miles from my house to get to the trail head. I could probably clearance the joint a little bit but it sounds like I need a new driveline.

Hey buck how are the prices compare to Woods.

Buckon37s · 04-05-2010, 06:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Stig

Hey buck how are the prices compare to Woods.

More. But I can probably get you less. I can't do the Lane pink shaft price

, but I can hook you up.

The Stig · 04-05-2010, 06:17 AM

Thanks Buck. Shoot me a PM and let me know.

Anybody need a RRC driveline? I even have a complete third to go with it that has the proper flange.

BigBlueToy · 04-05-2010, 12:05 PM

A new drive shaft is much less expensive than a half ass mod that will fuck up a perfectly good truck.

Kyle_T · 04-05-2010, 12:14 PM

whats the pinion angle compared to the DS at the rear? (a-arm extension needed maybe with that much lift?)

PTSchram · 04-05-2010, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Stig

Anybody need a RRC driveline? I even have a complete third to go with it that has the proper flange.

Now you tell me, I had to lay in the mud yesterday to scavenge one in the 'pen,

The Stig · 04-06-2010, 10:07 AM

I have the new lower arms in the rear that are johnny jointed at the frame. The lower angle is not as steep as the upper. The a arm extension will probebly point the pinion right at the t-case which will be perfect for a DC drive shaft.

04-04-2010, 07:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
The Stig Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Member # 140670 Location: Newbury Park, CA Posts: 295	Driveline/T-case questions Lat year installed a RRC rear driveline in my D1. Worked great. Driveline angles look good etc. Last week I got rid of the 3" springs with the 2" spacers the PO installed in favor of some 5" Rovertym springs. This change ended up giving me more lift. About an inch from the looks. My rear drivline angle is now questionable for a standard driveline. I was considering ordering a Woods driveline but a friend of mine suggested I drop the T-case by removing the rubber mounts and just putting in bolts instead. Does anyone see this being a problem? It wold only be a temporary solution. I just bought a new clutch kit a 1.4 t-case from a defender and new bead locks. The wife would kill me if she saw any more money go out for my "Toy" By the way. if anyone needs a clutch I got mine from the UK Ebay site for $210. "$135 quid" They wanted $85 to ship it but I gave them my fedex account number and they used that instead. $300 for a Rover Clutch Kit with Release bearing, Friction and pressure plate is a smoking deal from what I found. __________________ Some say that he was a part of an early Russian space program that went badly wrong in flight, and that because of it he became the first man to successfully land on Poland........... All we know is, He's called The Stig! Parting out 96 Discovery I PM me for details.

04-04-2010, 07:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
The Stig Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Member # 140670 Location: Newbury Park, CA Posts: 295	I was worried about the same thing. Thanks. __________________ Some say that he was a part of an early Russian space program that went badly wrong in flight, and that because of it he became the first man to successfully land on Poland........... All we know is, He's called The Stig! Parting out 96 Discovery I PM me for details.

04-04-2010, 07:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
Buckon37s Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Member # 20394 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,198	Have you driven it yet to see if there is a problem? The way angles "look" can be decieving. If you find that you do have a problem, I can get you hooked up at JE Reel. They make the best driveshaft out there. Thats my opinion of course, but it's also fact. __________________ BUCK Wild Racing Team 911 Thank you all for your support Widia Cutting Tools www.widia.com PSC www.pscmotorsports.com/ Ruffstuff Specialties www.ruffstuffspecialties.com Artec Industries www.artecindustries.com Tom Woods Drive Shafts www.4xshaft.com www.facebook.com/buckwildracing

04-04-2010, 08:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
The Stig Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Member # 140670 Location: Newbury Park, CA Posts: 295	I drove it and it has vibes up around 45. Its not a daily driver just a toy but I do have to drive about 10 miles from my house to get to the trail head. I could probably clearance the joint a little bit but it sounds like I need a new driveline. Hey buck how are the prices compare to Woods. __________________ Some say that he was a part of an early Russian space program that went badly wrong in flight, and that because of it he became the first man to successfully land on Poland........... All we know is, He's called The Stig! Parting out 96 Discovery I PM me for details.

04-05-2010, 06:17 AM	#7 (permalink)
The Stig Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Member # 140670 Location: Newbury Park, CA Posts: 295	Thanks Buck. Shoot me a PM and let me know. Anybody need a RRC driveline? I even have a complete third to go with it that has the proper flange. __________________ Some say that he was a part of an early Russian space program that went badly wrong in flight, and that because of it he became the first man to successfully land on Poland........... All we know is, He's called The Stig! Parting out 96 Discovery I PM me for details.

04-04-2010, 07:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
BigBlueToy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Member # 88052 Location: Montreal Posts: 1,104	sounds like your gonna crack an aluminium casting some where between the engine and driveshafts. I wont take any guesses at where, but it will happen. You framerails are gonna twist when you flex the suspension and the drivetrain is gonna try to twist when you get on the skinny pedal. There has to be some give somewhere, thats what the rubber is there for.

04-05-2010, 12:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
BigBlueToy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Member # 88052 Location: Montreal Posts: 1,104	A new drive shaft is much less expensive than a half ass mod that will fuck up a perfectly good truck.

04-05-2010, 12:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
Kyle_T Texas by GOD Join Date: Mar 2006 Member # 69765 Location: Fort Worthless, TX Posts: 1,698	whats the pinion angle compared to the DS at the rear? (a-arm extension needed maybe with that much lift?) __________________ ~ Kyle 1999 Land Rover Discovery II - Lift, Tires, Axles, Stuff. /forum/land-rover/924588-my-d2-axle-swap-thread.html 2006 Range Rover Urban Assault Vehicle

04-06-2010, 10:07 AM	#11 (permalink)
The Stig Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Member # 140670 Location: Newbury Park, CA Posts: 295	I have the new lower arms in the rear that are johnny jointed at the frame. The lower angle is not as steep as the upper. The a arm extension will probebly point the pinion right at the t-case which will be perfect for a DC drive shaft. __________________ Some say that he was a part of an early Russian space program that went badly wrong in flight, and that because of it he became the first man to successfully land on Poland........... All we know is, He's called The Stig! Parting out 96 Discovery I PM me for details.

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