Driveshaft for an easier installation

[bobss396]

I generally make my driveshafts from VCG Resins 3D printed u-joints and .125" aluminum tubing, sleeved with .093" tuning. The u-joints have .062" locating pins.

Sometimes they have to be installed with the engine/transmission sun assembly. Which can be a juggling act especially with wet CA glue to deal with.

So now I make the .125" tubing shorter by about .100" per end. I complete one end and let the other end .093" diameter telescope into the bigger tube. 

In this case the finished and I inserted into the transmission. Then pulled the other end out to go into the differential. This is where I glue it in.

[Chariots of Fire]

I do exactly the same thing but with 3D printed U-joints and brass tubing.  Looks like we are just about on the same page!👍😎

[Ace-Garageguy]

2 hours ago, bobss396 said:

 

Don't you find that your UJs installed out-of-phase causes a really bad vibration? 

Asking for a friend.   

[Big Messer]

Real driveshafts have U joints welded at both ends and then a telescopic section going into the transmission. Follow the prototype and then glue just at the differential. Looks the easiest way to me.