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Driveshaft

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Building Q&A / FAQ' started by Sebj, Jul 18, 2015.

  1. Sebj

    Sebj Active Member

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    Will this be adequate for a driveshaft(u-joint), its made of aluminium.
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    or this?
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    Sebj, Jul 18, 2015
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  2. cthiggin

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    Aluminum takes more skill to weld............plus if you're going to try and weld to a "steel plate", ALMOST un-doable even in professional welder hands.
    Steel is the best way to go for the u-joint.
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    cthiggin, Jul 18, 2015
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  3. Sebj

    Sebj Active Member

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    Thanks @cthiggin ...I'm not expert hence asked and appreciate the advice.
    Sebj, Jul 18, 2015
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  4. bsft

    bsft

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    Are you planning to cut and weld?
    Tailshaft is the preferred option of course, but unless you have aluminium welding gear, forget it. Hunt up a steel one.
    The steering knuckle would do the job for a seat mover though.
    bsft, Jul 18, 2015
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    momoclic, Jul 19, 2015
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  6. bsft

    bsft

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    ok good luck then
    bsft, Jul 19, 2015
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  7. bruce stephen

    bruce stephen Hammer doesnt fix it, must be electrical

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    imho seems like a lot of extra work and more money. I agree steel being the easiest route.
    bruce stephen, Jul 19, 2015
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  8. cthiggin

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    Steel is "the deal"...........and as stated, will really reduce your workload and end results = Same. IMHO
    cthiggin, Jul 19, 2015
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