Ujointed Prop-Shafts from Red Rhino... - Land Rovers Only

01001010 · 02-08-2006, 11:43 AM

Anyone of you guys have one of these? Is there a better option? I plan to go up to a 2.5 lift and the ones from Red Rhino are to be used on 2-5" lifted trucks!

roverX · 02-08-2006, 12:04 PM

Have you looked into a Tom Woods double cardon?

01001010 · 02-08-2006, 12:46 PM

Holy hell, thanks man!, Just looked into it! I'm gonna give them a call now and see how much it would run me. For those interested..

1-877-497-4238

roverX · 02-08-2006, 12:52 PM

Let me know what they quote you. I might be able to get you a good deal from another source.

John C · 02-08-2006, 01:00 PM

Hold on a sec junior, you're talking about replacing the rear DS rotoflex for a u-joint, correct? Then why would you install a DC in the rear? Unless you plan on going 5" or more I don't think you need a DC for the rear. You might want to look into a DC DS for the front but I wouldn't do it 'till you have the lift on the truck and see if you get vibes.

Let me give you an example, Adrian has a 3" lift on his 98 DI and has no vibes. He has the stock radius arms. I ran a 2.5" lift (until recently) with castor and offset arms and had some vibes in the front. I installed a DC front DS and the vibes are minimal. So if you plan on installing a 2.5 or 3 inch lift and not replacing the front arms then I don't think you will need a DC DS. Save your money for the things you really need.

roverX · 02-08-2006, 02:06 PM

I believe TW also comes single. The reason I suggested double was knowing what "junior" wants to do with his truck. Why spend the money twice?

Edit: this is just IMHO of course.

Roverhound · 02-08-2006, 03:47 PM

I would stay away from Red Rhino. Do a search on Dweb.

01001010 · 02-08-2006, 04:07 PM

Yowzers, thanks for the heads up Walt!

01001010 · 02-08-2006, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by John C

Hold on a sec junior, you're talking about replacing the rear DS rotoflex for a u-joint, correct? Then why would you install a DC in the rear? Unless you plan on going 5" or more I don't think you need a DC for the rear. You might want to look into a DC DS for the front but I wouldn't do it 'till you have the lift on the truck and see if you get vibes.

Let me give you an example, Adrian has a 3" lift on his 98 DI and has no vibes. He has the stock radius arms. I ran a 2.5" lift (until recently) with castor and offset arms and had some vibes in the front. I installed a DC front DS and the vibes are minimal. So if you plan on installing a 2.5 or 3 inch lift and not replacing the front arms then I don't think you will need a DC DS. Save your money for the things you really need.

Haha, Thank you John...once again you save me from myself!...lol RN has a conversion kit. They've got a good deal on those, and whenever AB has sales, they almost always include those Kits in there. Last time they had a sale i think they were going for something like 199.95

keptin · 02-08-2006, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by roverX

Have you looked into a Tom Woods double cardon?

My vote is with tom woods also.....best looking stuff ive seen for LRs and with some rave reviews from everyone who has them.

rmuller · 02-08-2006, 04:40 PM

I have tom woods front&rear.. didn't really need them, coulda just replaced the ujoints.. but can't complain about them at all... nice to have.

roverX · 02-08-2006, 05:20 PM

It is my understanding that the U-joint kits seem to fail at an alarmingly high rate. Am I mistaken in this belief?

John C · 02-08-2006, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 01001010

Haha, Thank you John...once again you save me from myself!...lol RN has a conversion kit. They've got a good deal on those, and whenever AB has sales, they almost always include those Kits in there. Last time they had a sale i think they were going for something like 199.95

JC, you can do the conversion for less. Adrian has a RR rear DS, all you need now is the 4 bolt flange. The flange runs for about 89 bucks new from AB. I'll talk to Adrian and see what he wants for the DS.

Ryan, what did you do with the front DC shaft? You still have it? Let me know.

02-08-2006, 11:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
01001010 Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 4,543 Gallery: 15	Ujointed Prop-Shafts from Red Rhino... Anyone of you guys have one of these? Is there a better option? I plan to go up to a 2.5 lift and the ones from Red Rhino are to be used on 2-5" lifted trucks! __________________ JC... 1996 Discovery SE - The Blue Marlin - gone =( 1965 Series IIa 109 RHD 2.25L Dsl - Wilks 1965 Series IIa 88' LHD 2.25L Petrol - Fionna

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roverX Elephantitis penisitis Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 5,439 Gallery: 0	Have you looked into a Tom Woods double cardon? __________________ What? Is this where I'm supposed to write some profound statement that boggles the intellect of the genius that you think you are? Why would I waste my time with that when I can be getting free lap dances from your sister AND your girlfriend at the same time?

02-08-2006, 12:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
01001010 Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 4,543 Gallery: 15	Holy hell, thanks man!, Just looked into it! I'm gonna give them a call now and see how much it would run me. For those interested.. 1-877-497-4238 __________________ JC... 1996 Discovery SE - The Blue Marlin - gone =( 1965 Series IIa 109 RHD 2.25L Dsl - Wilks 1965 Series IIa 88' LHD 2.25L Petrol - Fionna

02-08-2006, 12:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
roverX Elephantitis penisitis Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 5,439 Gallery: 0	Let me know what they quote you. I might be able to get you a good deal from another source. __________________ What? Is this where I'm supposed to write some profound statement that boggles the intellect of the genius that you think you are? Why would I waste my time with that when I can be getting free lap dances from your sister AND your girlfriend at the same time?

02-08-2006, 01:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
John C 4x4 Adventure Gear Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Tappan, NY Posts: 1,175 Gallery: 0	Hold on a sec junior, you're talking about replacing the rear DS rotoflex for a u-joint, correct? Then why would you install a DC in the rear? Unless you plan on going 5" or more I don't think you need a DC for the rear. You might want to look into a DC DS for the front but I wouldn't do it 'till you have the lift on the truck and see if you get vibes. Let me give you an example, Adrian has a 3" lift on his 98 DI and has no vibes. He has the stock radius arms. I ran a 2.5" lift (until recently) with castor and offset arms and had some vibes in the front. I installed a DC front DS and the vibes are minimal. So if you plan on installing a 2.5 or 3 inch lift and not replacing the front arms then I don't think you will need a DC DS. Save your money for the things you really need. __________________ John C 1996 DI - 3" AG lift 1995 DI - Scorpion Racing Extreme Kit 1991 RR - parting out (few parts left) 1990 Kawasaki KL650B Tengai 1989 Kawasaki KLR650

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02-08-2006, 02:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
roverX Elephantitis penisitis Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 5,439 Gallery: 0	I believe TW also comes single. The reason I suggested double was knowing what "junior" wants to do with his truck. Why spend the money twice? Edit: this is just IMHO of course. __________________ What? Is this where I'm supposed to write some profound statement that boggles the intellect of the genius that you think you are? Why would I waste my time with that when I can be getting free lap dances from your sister AND your girlfriend at the same time? Last edited by roverX : 02-08-2006 at 03:19 PM.

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Roverhound Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Harrisonburg, Virginia Posts: 787 Gallery: 0	I would stay away from Red Rhino. Do a search on Dweb. __________________ It just doesn't matter.

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01001010 Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 4,543 Gallery: 15	Yowzers, thanks for the heads up Walt! __________________ JC... 1996 Discovery SE - The Blue Marlin - gone =( 1965 Series IIa 109 RHD 2.25L Dsl - Wilks 1965 Series IIa 88' LHD 2.25L Petrol - Fionna

02-08-2006, 04:40 PM	#11 (permalink)
rmuller Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 2,462 Gallery: 0	I have tom woods front&rear.. didn't really need them, coulda just replaced the ujoints.. but can't complain about them at all... nice to have. __________________ Ryan :: Off-Road/Accessories Moderator :: Gallery 2001 Discovery II \| 1994 Defender 90 #416

02-08-2006, 05:20 PM	#12 (permalink)
roverX Elephantitis penisitis Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 5,439 Gallery: 0	It is my understanding that the U-joint kits seem to fail at an alarmingly high rate. Am I mistaken in this belief? __________________ What? Is this where I'm supposed to write some profound statement that boggles the intellect of the genius that you think you are? Why would I waste my time with that when I can be getting free lap dances from your sister AND your girlfriend at the same time?

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