Drive Shaft

[carmen142]

Has anyone updated their drive shaft to a more morden one. One that would be eazer to grease. I have a 41 Plymouth.

 

Thanks

 

Carmen

[TodFitch]

Plenty of posts and threads on this, the search function should turn up something for you.

 

I personally think the originals are adequate as long as you have good boots on them. Basically they are primitive CV joints and like CV joints will last a long, long time if the goods are in good shape but will fail rapidly if the boots are bad.

[50desotocoupe]

I found this website a few months ago.  Might be worth taking a look at.  I will go this route when it is new for new ujoints. 

 

http://www.driveshaftspecialist.com/Left-Column/Antique-Classics.html

[carmen142]

Thanks

Now that is what I was talking about.

 

Carmen

[DJ194950]

I agree with Tod, original are fine if in good shape.

Noi need for regular grease jobs.

BUT- If you want to undate the driveline style , a forum member Pete, rebuild his 50 ply. with all new updated and posted on his site- 50plymouth.com under the frame section a parts list used.

This type of part to build a new style drive shaft should be able to be built by your local driveline specialist, they are avail. also everywhere because so many things use drivelines including ag machinery and the type of flat flange to u-joint- slip connect is Very commonly used!

 

Try to post Petes parts list that may apply to your changeover, but otherwise see the web site he made, good reading anyway and concise!

 

Doug