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Post Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2009 9:50 am 
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How much compression or slip should be allowed on a rear tailshaft with the car sitting normally on flat ground?

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Post Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2009 1:15 pm 
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A better example would be a stock sierra. Need some measurements?

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Post Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2009 5:18 pm 
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depends on tailshaft length, tailshaft angle and the distance the suspension compresses up to the bumpstops. you will need these measurements to get a rough idea.

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Post Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2009 7:22 pm 
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my car sits pretty high with a fair bit of travel. i have about 1.5" of compression b4 it binds. it has not been a problem for me

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Post Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2009 10:28 pm 
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Talking to an old mechanic at work, he reckons there would be bugger all compression, as when the spring bends, it lengthens.
I reckon it would lengthen when the diff flexes down too...

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Post Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2009 2:39 pm 
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Hilux's are the opposite. They need alot of travel up front because of their shackle mountings also. Alot of my mates have popped the shafts out.

Suzy has never popped a shaft. Hmm. I wonder how much is left in flexing though? :?

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