Date:         Thu, 10 Apr 2003 20:34:20 -0600
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <j_rodgers@CHARTER.NET>
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From:         John Rodgers <j_rodgers@CHARTER.NET>
Subject:      Re: Rebuilt cv drive shaft
Comments: To: John Jensen <mudbug@TOAD.NET>
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If you want bigger balls (no pun intended) with you shaft, it's the way
to go. But it changes the geometry of the unit, and frankly I wouldn't
have them. Rebuilders must bore out the bearing holes and slots to
realign the components and get rid of the worn ares, and because things
are now not the original sizes you have some differences in dimentions
that are essentially geometry changes. I opted to go back to original
size on my rig. Use Lobro CV's from Ken at Vanagain.com. Easy changelut.
Just tankes a little time.

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver with fairly new Lobro CV's

John Jensen wrote:

>What is the party line on rebuilt half shafts.  Are they available? Do
>they have a good/bad record?  I know that many of this group think
>refurbishing and replacing parts is the best way to go, but what's the
>story on the alternative?
>'80 Westy
>John Jensen, Mudbug Pottery
>mudbug@toadhouse.com , http://www.toadhouse.com
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