miketomcat Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 I'm trying to get some custom props for the ibex I've contacted gkn and Bailey Morris no reply from either. At the same time I contacted dunning fairbank, better they got back to me with a price and options. I've emailed the 3 times trying to place an order to no avail. Yes I know it's Xmas now but I started all this silliness in November. So how the hell do i persuade a company to take my money and make a pair of custom props. Failing that can someone make them for me (i have/can get some to cut up) or recommend a company that will bother to make them. I'm only after standard props but longer. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco1tdi Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 I can't comment on the following company personally, but I've seen them get good feedback on other non-LR car forums, for the work they've done:- Proptech Ltd, Unit 81, Hartlebury Trading Estate, Hartlebury, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 4JB Tel: 01299 251247 I suspect when it comes to one-off work, "small enough to care", probably comes into play... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 I've used Wilsons driveshafts before, they built the propshaft almost while you wait - it was done the same day Dirtydiesel uses the same firm http://www.wilsondriveshafts.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 Propshaft clinic, been very good in the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted December 28, 2014 Author Share Posted December 28, 2014 Thanks I'll give some of these a try I find it really frustrating all three companies I tried advertised one offs on there websites then can't be bothered to respond. Ideally they need to either post or be relatively close to Southampton. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 Propshaft clinic definitely post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToyRoverlander Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 x2, they made me a few as well. Tell them you want the ujoints to be greasable otherwise you get non greasable ones. I did but got a non greasable one anyway . Before they changed their company name I had one made with a 180mm slip joint and the weld that held on the yoke to the splines section failed. It was welded very, very poorly. Had it professionally welded and it's still on the vehicle. The other 2 I had made (and another 2 a mate of mine bought) are still going strong, including CV jointed ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missingsid Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 For my S1 I just used a larger prop, ground out the weld on the tube seperated it from the yolk cut the tube down and rewelded. To date it's been fine offroad and on the motorway with no vibration issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soren Frimodt Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 For my S1 I just used a larger prop, ground out the weld on the tube seperated it from the yolk cut the tube down and rewelded. To date it's been fine offroad and on the motorway with no vibration issues. I have done this multiple times as well. Never had a single issue. If you have a lathe to turn down the weld and to realign everything when you first tack it together its just as good as any professional would've done it. If you keep everything aligned there's no reason for getting it balanced afterwards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted December 28, 2014 Author Share Posted December 28, 2014 I could cut some down but I need a 130/127 rear prop for the rear as my prop needs to be 1.2m these aren't exactly common. For the front I need 750mm so that's a disco rear or longer which will need to be phased to suit front use. plus whilst I can weld I'm not happy to set up and weld a prop. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zardos Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 Used http://www.propshaft-services.co.uk/ Feltham near Heathrow a few times, always very good and part of the Bailey Morris Ltd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddy Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 Dunning and Fairbank are shut till new year IIRC, they have some uj cups on order for my mog, they also do all the props for Econ gritters who are just round the corner from my work and are understandably often a little busier this time of year. I have no connection with them just heard that it's worth the wait? Will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iomlt Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Just call Gwyn Lewis, I have never had any problems with custom props from Gwyn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MECCANO Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Another vote for propshaft clinic, I needed a shorter rear prop for my LWT when i fitted the lt77/lt230, they quoted £120 but found they had an off the shelf one that met my requirements perfectley and only charged £80. Also arrived next day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted December 30, 2014 Author Share Posted December 30, 2014 Am I missing something every time I try to find the propshaft clinic I end up at d&f are they one and the same if so they are the company that got back to me but I can't seem to place an order with them. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MECCANO Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Was a few years back since i used them. I think i have the invoice some where. I will see if i can dig it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSD Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 I'm sure I remember Fridge telling me that Propshaft Clinic were either no longer trading, or not under that name? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diggervan Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Hi try these www.firow prop shafts .co.uk 01477 535960 they post all over uk and are very good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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