Everything is solvable, you won't be the first with this problem. ;)
Getting specialist propshafts made is no problem. Kit car builders often have to do it as the engine is often a lot further back in the vehicle.
The last one I had done was made locally. It cost a bit of dosh cos they balanced it, as they should and when I queried the price they pointed out they were the only people doing it between here and London.:(
But I had a bloke in my club with a lathe who made his own. Accurate measuring and quality welding obvs needed. He obviously managed to balance it himself too.
peeps like this
https://baileymorris.co.uk/?gclid=C...YFz0Bsj0lFqbrUMsZxlvqdvo_y59uw7RoCSgcQAvD_BwE
 
The angles aren't extreme certainly won't be enough for them to bind up etc I know wear will be increased etc but want to try and keep it as simple as I can, I did notice that the petrol models don't seem to have the rubber damper joint thingy does anyone know if they are the same length props ?
I'd say yes without knowing about Rangies.
common swap from rubber to metal on Discos!
 
I'm certainly not worried about smoothness, just seems to be the weak point and at least a uj I can grease
You hope!
the double cardan could be a problem but then you could drill and tap, then put a plug in, taking it out each time you want to grease and put a nipple in to do it through.
 
Everything is solvable, you won't be the first with this problem. ;)
Getting specialist propshafts made is no problem. Kit car builders often have to do it as the engine is often a lot further back in the vehicle.
The last one I had done was made locally. It cost a bit of dosh cos they balanced it, as they should and when I queried the price they pointed out they were the only people doing it between here and London.:(
But I had a bloke in my club with a lathe who made his own. Accurate measuring and quality welding obvs needed. He obviously managed to balance it himself too.
peeps like this
https://baileymorris.co.uk/?gclid=C...YFz0Bsj0lFqbrUMsZxlvqdvo_y59uw7RoCSgcQAvD_BwE
Certainly is an option just thought I would see if anyone has come across a solution with LR parts as it's easier to replace incase of damage etc
 
Certainly is an option just thought I would see if anyone has come across a solution with LR parts as it's easier to replace incase of damage etc
Have you searched for a prop for a petrol version of your truck?
If so you may well find it has a steel U/J.
If so, Bob's your auntie's spouse!
 
Steel ones for P38 deffo available off the shelf.
google.com/search?q=Steel+U%2FJ+propeshaft+for+P38&oq=Steel+U%2FJ+propeshaft+for+P38&aqs=chrome..69i57j33i10i160.10005j0j15&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
 
Steel ones for P38 deffo available off the shelf.
google.com/search?q=Steel+U%2FJ+propeshaft+for+P38&oq=Steel+U%2FJ+propeshaft+for+P38&aqs=chrome..69i57j33i10i160.10005j0j15&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
I did see they do one with a uj both ends but unsure if which ones they fit
 
I did think that was the case just couldn't find a definitive answer when I looked

if you measure what the gap between flanges is, I will measure my 2001 petrol flange to flange tomorrow:).

the sliding joint will take a little bit more +/- as long as it’s close.

J
 
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