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05-06-2009, 10:16 PM
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I'm hoping to be able to help you out, I'm getting close to having the redesigned parts to repair the front shafts on an exchange basis. As in the other post it will save you the cost of the transfercase although you will still have to remove/slide back the case to install the new shaft because of the new longer splines. I'm expecting to hear from the engineer any day on when I'll get the new splines. I've been having trouble getting the splines cut because they are not a standard size. I will post as soon as they are available. Thanks to joe v for being so patient, and would the guy from Pa. please call or pm me your number, my phone didnt save it for some reason. Also, if this takes off, I'd like to talk about sponsoring the site. Thanks, Tom Gottschalk 262-749-0689.
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05-30-2009, 02:01 AM
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You have the ability to make a guibo? Wow.
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06-25-2009, 12:56 AM
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Making a thicker flex joint wont last for very long, I put a spacer in between on mine just to drive it onto my hoist, just idling around the driveway. There is only 1/4 to 3/8 of an inch of good spline left on the shaft when it fails, and then it is engaging in damaged splines in the case. I finally have a couple of shaft ends made that fit nice and I am in the process of doing the first two repairs, they will be going out in the next few days. If anyone is interested in having their shaft repaired contact me at 262-749-0689, Thanks, Tom Gottschalk.
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08-19-2009, 11:38 PM
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If it were the shaft splines stripped, it wouldn't be a single clack but more of a grinding noise... Sounds like you may have some slack in the chain like in this thread.
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08-20-2009, 10:20 AM
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Without actually hearing it, I'd lean more towards the chain being stretched out in the transfer case. Usually when the shaft lets go there is no warning and you are stranded where it breaks. Your repair shop can pull the front shaft out easily to inspect the splines, if they look like they have any wear on them, your going to need one of my repairs regardless if your chain is stretched or not. If the splines do not show any wear, then its the chain. Most good mechanics should be able to change the chain for a lot less than a remanufactured case. Make sure if your splines are good, tell the mechanic to liberally grease them up when they reassemble. If you end up needing a shaft, give me a call, 262-749-0689 8am-8pm cst. Hope this helps you out.
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