zulublue Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 I want to fit a Double Cardan prop to the front of my 90, the Disco II version is a lot cheaper than buying one for a Defender, I have in my mind somewhere that the DII prop is a lot shorter than what is needed for a Defender, can I just use the adapter on the link below or do I need a spacer on the axle end also. I am running a 200TDi and LT77 / LT230 set up. LINK Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 At work we swap the D2 shaft for a 300Tdi front when the D2 double joint sh**s itself as it isn't rebuildable, so those are the same length near enough, not sure how a 300 front compares to yours though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveG Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 If you off-road often, the DII prop is a false economy as it doesn't seem to last well. Much better to save your pennies and buy a heavy duty DC prop. IIRC they range from about £200-250. Cheers Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zulublue Posted March 16, 2009 Author Share Posted March 16, 2009 Ok Points taken, £££££ Time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 Mark, my 110 is slightly lifted I reckon about 1.5 to 2 inches, I'm still using the standard props with no problems. Save your cash for something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielh110 Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 i have been running a wide angle gwyn lewis front prop shaft on my lifted 110, and were before i could put ujs/ a new standard prop on and have it last a week before snapping this seems to be doing very well, i wold happily recommend! dan B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zulublue Posted March 16, 2009 Author Share Posted March 16, 2009 Hi Ralph, Something is not right, I changed the UJ's about 10 months ago, but after I did I got a vibration when coming to a slow stop, I have just changed the prop for a spare one I had as the old one had play in to shaft it has new UJ's and now I get this vibration again so I can only guess it is the prop, it does seem short anyhow as some of the spline is showing so need a solution really, of course if I could save a few pounds it would be better. I will have a look at gywns props. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 not sure of the fully retracted lengths but I'm wondering if you have a Series prop or a rear prop or the front prop has lost one of it's spotwelded on balance weights, these are rectauguler or square small plates on the outside of the proptube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveG Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Mark, my 110 is slightly lifted I reckon about 1.5 to 2 inches, I'm still using the standard props with no problems. Save your cash for something else. Ralph is does happen. When I fitted the Devon 4x4 Challenge springs (about 2" lift) I had terrible vibrations from the front prop. I didn't want the hassle of putting in a DC prop and didn't need the lift so I dropped down to 1" lift. This is on a TD5 though. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 I want to fit a Double Cardan prop to the front of my 90, the Disco II version is a lot cheaper than buying one for a Defender, I have in my mind somewhere that the DII prop is a lot shorter than what is needed for a Defender, can I just use the adapter on the link below or do I need a spacer on the axle end also.I am running a 200TDi and LT77 / LT230 set up. LINK Mark. You are correct, the Disco II prop (and 300tdi/TD5 Defender prop) are both substantially shorter than the 200tdi Defender prop (by about 40mm). You will need a spacer. Have a look here: http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopi...l=double+cardan Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Hiya Pauly ! Where have you been hiding ? are the D2 uni's still holding up OK on that shaft ? Apparently Hardy Spicer now have a greasable assembly to replace the OE double cardan joint, but I'm unsure of the $ ATM. The t/case end uni will need replacing soon on mine so I'm thinking either a TD5 wide angle one or the double cardan shaft to replace it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicks90 Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Hi Ralph,Something is not right, I changed the UJ's about 10 months ago, but after I did I got a vibration when coming to a slow stop, I have just changed the prop for a spare one I had as the old one had play in to shaft it has new UJ's and now I get this vibration again so I can only guess it is the prop, it does seem short anyhow as some of the spline is showing so need a solution really, of course if I could save a few pounds it would be better. I will have a look at gywns props. dont suppose you fitted castor correction bushes or castor corrected front arms when you fitted the lift springs? If so, thats the problem. and yes you should be able to see a small amount of the splines. Or should i say - i can see some splines on my standard 300tdi front prop with a 2" lift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 dont suppose you fitted castor correction bushes or castor corrected front arms when you fitted the lift springs?If so, thats the problem. Nope, it self centres really well, probably better than when it was on standard County soft springs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danster Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 been looking into this a little bit myself was looking at http://www.island-4x4.co.uk/front-propshaf...610-p-1179.html but think its still the same length as a disco 2 prop found this on the gkn website that has lengths on it aswell http://www.island-4x4.co.uk/front-propshaf...610-p-1179.html dunno if it will help anyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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