Best Guys for Prop-Shaft Mod for shudder

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Best Guys for Prop-Shaft Mod for shudder

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Hi Guys

As some of you have read, my Luxi is undergoing a Lexus conversion. Now 7 months on and lots of testing and mods, its almost coming to a happy end.

Lastly I need to sort out the shudder on pull off on the propshaft. I have done allot of research, and know what seems to be the issue, but now finding a reputable prop shaft specialist in the east rand area, prepared to look at my problem and build a shaft and brackets for new centre bearing etc to sort out the issue.

Anyone know if "THE BEST" guys to consult on the propshaft. Where I can take my bakkie, leave it there and get it back 120% sorted?

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks
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Not the Far East, but Propshaft Pro's in Pta West are reputable, did a good job on mine, but that's for the 22R though.
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Get rid of the centre bearing and fit a one piece prop
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I see 99.9% of the guys in the states do this, but what should I put around the prop to catch it should it brake?

Have a friend that changed to a straight prop on a single cab KZTE 2.7. prop broke at about 120km/h and he almost rolled the bakkie. But the prop damaged his harness going to the back, fuel tank, dents in chassis, load bin etc.

So I need to know its safe, and some belt to catch it. was thinking of double safety belt material. What do you guys think?
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Re: Best Guys for Prop-Shaft Mod for shudder

Post by krazy_kameleon »

Blum that looks lekker.

need to do my front and rear prop.

who did yours?
it also looks like you twisted up your rear diff or is that just the camera angle?

cheers

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