[DeTomaso] Oscillating vibration

[Tomas Gunnarsson]

Actually in Europe it's common practice to have three-joint driveshafts on ordinary sedans with live axles, e.g every RWD Volvo I've worked on which ranges from the 544 to 740. The trans output flange is fixed and the front part of the driveshaft is telescopic on splines.

Tomas
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  Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Oscillating vibration


In a message dated 8/26/07 10:39:18 PM, Thomas.Tornblom at hax.se writes:

<< I'm not sure how drive shafts with three U-joints are supposed to work   though... >>

THe center u-joint is a double, thus cancelling its own vibrations. Only used 
with driveshafts longer than 'normal' like for extended-bed pickups, 
stretch-limos and huge trucks. Cheers- J Deryke************************************** 
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