Tom Wood's Custom Drive Shafts
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Diagnosing Drive Shaft Vibrations
Are you experiencing drive shaft vibrations in your 4WD vehicle and not sure what's causing them? In this video, Shawn from Tom Wood's walks you through how to diagnose drive shaft vibrations and determine if they're angle-related, balance-related, or something else entirely. Our expert tips and guidance will help you troubleshoot and solve your drive shaft vibration issues. But that's not all - if you want even more detailed information about diagnosing the cause of your vibrations, make sure to check out our link 4xshaft.com/blogs/general-tech-info-articles/diagnosing-drive-shaft-vibrations
Don't let drive shaft vibrations slow you down - watch this video now and get back on the road with confidence!
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Why Are You Breaking U-Joints?
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If you're looking for information on universal joint (u-joint) failures in drive shafts, you've come to the right place! In this video, we'll explore the common causes of u-joint breakdown and wear, including one surprising reason that many people overlook. By the end of this video, you'll have a clear understanding of what causes u-joints to fail and how to prevent it. So, whether you're a mec...
How To Change Driveshaft U-Joints At Home
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Is your Jeep or truck experiencing issues with its drive shafts? If you need to rebuild or replace your universal joints (u-joints), you're in the right place. In this video, we demonstrate how to remove and install u-joints on your Jeep or truck's drive shafts at home, using basic tools that anyone should have. Our detailed, step-by-step instructions will guide you through the process from sta...
The Right Way to Install U-Joints
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Part one of our three part series on how to install u-joints. In this episode we show you how we remove and install universal joints on a daily basis using the tools that are ideally suited to the job. Part two will cover how to do the task at home with access to normal tools but no specialty tools. Part three will show you how to change a u-joint on the side of the road with the most minimal o...
Drive Shaft Angles Explained
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What should my pinion angle be? Do I need a double cardan drive shaft? Find a comprehensive guide to these questions and more in our video all about drive shaft angles. Learn how to measure your angles here 4xshaft.com/blogs/general-tech-info-articles/slopes-vs-angles
What is a Slip Yoke Eliminator (SYE)?
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If you own a Jeep and you're planning on lifting it, you may have heard of a slip yoke eliminator, or SYE for short. But what is a slip yoke eliminator, and why do you need one? In this video, we'll answer these questions and more. We'll explain what a slip yoke is and how it works, and we'll show you what problems can arise when you lift your Jeep without an SYE. We'll also demonstrate how a s...
Tom Wood's brand story.
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That Tom Wood's sticker we slap on each of our drive shafts, it represents more than just a brand name. Watch this video to learn more about what that name means, the products, and the man behind it all, Tom Wood.
How to Measure for a Custom Drive Shaft
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This video will walk you through the steps showing how to take measurements for almost any type of drive shaft. For more infor about the different types of attachments and sizes, please refer to this measuring guide: cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0266/9871/1137/files/measuring_guide_without_logo_photos.pdf?1908

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @khalidibsa2194
    @khalidibsa2194 12 днів тому

    Great explanation and a lot to learn from! Thanks

  • @ArcticBlues1
    @ArcticBlues1 14 днів тому

    Great Vid! Colion Noir and Brandon Herrera for director of the ATF. Excellent work! Thank you for sharing :)

  • @gmeyer6657
    @gmeyer6657 27 днів тому

    I can agree with everything he said. I spoke with Troy who did all that helping with my order for my 04 Land Rover Disco 2 HSE, this Tues evening. They made it and shipped it out today, as promised. It makes me feel even better, buying USA & buying a hi-performance part. The drivetrain is a weak link on the Discos. The only thing..is no one will know it’s there but me!! Peace of mind and one less problem to worry about on my girl! Very happy..customer!!🙏🏻😊💕⭐️

  • @altair7001
    @altair7001 Місяць тому

    No mention of joint PHASING on driveshafts! Also, with a double cardan, the end that is attached to the driveshaft will require a fixed support, otherwise the joint will flop around.

    • @tomwoodscustomdriveshafts
      @tomwoodscustomdriveshafts Місяць тому

      I didn't mention phasing because this video is about angles specifically. The video is 17 minutes long as is and in the interests of keeping it short enough that people can watch and digest the whole thing we needed to be selective about what was included in the video. We do have a page about phasing on our website though 4xshaft.com/blogs/faq/driveshaft-in-phase. The attachment shown for the double cardan is correct. There is a centering ball and centering pin in the double cardan that prevents it from flopping around.

  • @benbayne8908
    @benbayne8908 Місяць тому

    This is my life right now with a 2 piece c1500 driveshaft! So frustrating.

  • @renosgarage7451
    @renosgarage7451 Місяць тому

    I put little marks on the shaft with a grinder before I take it apart, grinder marks won’t come off with handling like paint or marker will

  • @renosgarage7451
    @renosgarage7451 Місяць тому

    Showing the double cardan assembly helps me a lot, thanks

  • @ratmanmurray7137
    @ratmanmurray7137 Місяць тому

    Another Aussie and new sub ... Robby sent me. Thanks for helping our mate Lynchy... Mega Kudos

  • @NektarVision
    @NektarVision Місяць тому

    I cant believe how hard I made this simple task with my technique... Anyways my life is easier because of this video. Thank you!

  • @philjamieross107
    @philjamieross107 Місяць тому

    Robby sent me

  • @thenewberrym.c.914
    @thenewberrym.c.914 Місяць тому

    Robbie sent me Sub'ed.

  • @marshallrowley3516
    @marshallrowley3516 Місяць тому

    Robby sent me over Subscribed

  • @gmrocwater9922
    @gmrocwater9922 Місяць тому

    👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @petermenzies1714
    @petermenzies1714 Місяць тому

    This is the best illustrated and explained video I have seen by far ,it clearly explains the limitations and cause of driveshaft failure and vibrations. The only thing I'd like to have covered is the phasing of the UJ's on either end of the prop shaft where UJ's are not aligned, the reasons for phasing and what it solves or maybe just tries to smooth out the transmission or vibrations?

  • @soapstones90734
    @soapstones90734 2 місяці тому

    So I have a 93 f150 and at about 45 its shakes and at like 70 it goes away

  • @randy-mw5dq
    @randy-mw5dq 2 місяці тому

    Ok, so according to your video I have an angle problem, now how do I fix it.

  • @halfmil6467
    @halfmil6467 2 місяці тому

    I'm still confused, where does the turbo encabulator fit into this explanation?

    • @tomwoodscustomdriveshafts
      @tomwoodscustomdriveshafts 2 місяці тому

      The turbo encabulator is an important component which is required to ensure non-euclidian encabulation between the subspace tranducer matrix and the chronometric differential. Pretty basic stuff.

  • @Gonesailn
    @Gonesailn 2 місяці тому

    Instead of taking the driveshaft out to check balance. What if the back of the vehicle is jacked up and the rear tires taken off. Then put it into manual at the gear used for highway and put rpm at highway speeds. Would that work? Mine vibrates at 55 and above, new tires been balanced twice. Wondering what is causing it.

  • @petemiller519
    @petemiller519 2 місяці тому

    Pretty well the way I changed my first u-joint about 50 years ago on my '68 F100 when I was 16 years old. It's good to see some things haven't changed. I never thought of the direction of the grease nipple though until I greased it on the truck. Cheers.

  • @petemiller519
    @petemiller519 2 місяці тому

    Best video on YT. Well done! Subscribed.

  • @drbonesshow1
    @drbonesshow1 2 місяці тому

    Still don't understand? I still don't understand why these guys always have tattoos. I'm a physics professor. For some reason, I don't need tattoos. That i don't understand either. Still glad I don't have them.

  • @platonpanagopoulos73
    @platonpanagopoulos73 2 місяці тому

    Hi and thanks for the detailed video! I have a question though : adding a slip yoke eliminator and a double cardan will eventually completely ruin the caster. How do you fix the caster issue? cutting the axle and welding the ends in the new correct caster for e.x??? thanks!

    • @tomwoodscustomdriveshafts
      @tomwoodscustomdriveshafts 2 місяці тому

      The steering caster is on the front axle. The slip yoke eliminator is so you can run a double cardan drive shaft on the rear. So the required pinion angle adjustments on the rear axle do not affect the caster.

  • @finslade4093
    @finslade4093 2 місяці тому

    Mine rattles only in neutral or going very slow

  • @Zachary77
    @Zachary77 2 місяці тому

    After working on jeep suspension for quite a few years, I learned that with a double cardan joint driveshaft, 1.5 degrees axle to driveshaft angle for a 4 link is the sweet spot. With leaf springs you need 3-4 degrees.

  • @FRUMACO
    @FRUMACO 2 місяці тому

    Excellent show. Every none skilled guy will understand how it works and have to be

  • @HectorFabela-k6u
    @HectorFabela-k6u 2 місяці тому

    I just want to point out that where he talks about lifting pinion and throwing off caster, there is a solution. You cut the welds on the axle tube, set your pinion, then set the caster angle and reweld. It's not rocket science.

    • @tomwoodscustomdriveshafts
      @tomwoodscustomdriveshafts 2 місяці тому

      That's a good point to bring up. It is possible, on many vehicles, to rotate the front axle using the method you described. While not rocket science it is a fairly difficult task that most people are not equipped to do themselves. It's not exactly a do it yourself, weekend in the garage, type of thing. Experienced fabricators can do it, but this video is mostly intended to explain things to regular people. For most people, a cut and turn on the axle is not a realistic option.

    • @HectorFabela-k6u
      @HectorFabela-k6u 2 місяці тому

      @@tomwoodscustomdriveshafts Fair enough! Honestly didn't expect a reply! Good on ya, mate. I live in an area where guys will drop over $100k on custom builds like it's dollar taco day at Taco Bell. I just figured if we were this deep into drive shaft knowledge, we were getting serious. Also, I have that pinion angle tool I bought from Dana/Spicer plus all the adapters. I bet not everyone has that particular tool. It wasn't cheap.

  • @thomwood2583
    @thomwood2583 2 місяці тому

    Hahahaha My name is Tom Wood as well

  • @lutherhopkins1257
    @lutherhopkins1257 2 місяці тому

    4:45 lol

  • @thetrap6073
    @thetrap6073 2 місяці тому

    Wow, I came here hoping to find a few answers to questions and left with a full education on driveshaft angle. Thank you!!! Absolutely top notch!

  • @Mrdubomb
    @Mrdubomb 3 місяці тому

    An issue im facing whenever doing ujoints up here in the rust belt is that no matter how careful I am on the disassembly, somehow the replacement joint is too wide to get the clips in properly. On severely rusted shafts I will cut out the trunnion and push the caps into the center so as to not break the grooves. Ive resorted to grinding a wee bit of the caps down, I don't like doing this but I have no choice. Is this the fault of cheap aftermarket joints or am I bending the yokes without realizing it? Been struggling with this issue for a long time.

  • @bryandale7125
    @bryandale7125 3 місяці тому

    How sad to see so many ignorant fools today who have mutilated large portions of their body through tattoos and piercings, thus marring the image of God they were created in. These are not true ladies and gentlemen of moral character, but pathetic followers of the latest perverted fads.

  • @Turboexplorer
    @Turboexplorer 3 місяці тому

    Sounds nice until support after isn't there. After the last retube mine is worse than ever and was told to pound sand by Tom Woods. Can mark the driveline turning clocked in any orientation and tune is off center causing mine. Tom woods part I paid for but was told to pound sand.

    • @tomwoodscustomdriveshafts
      @tomwoodscustomdriveshafts 3 місяці тому

      Hi Kyle, Shawn Wood here. I looked up the records on this to try and gain some insight as to what you are upset about and here's what I can find. We lengthened and re-balanced a shaft for you in Dec 2023 then you called in April 2024 where you and I had a 1 minute and 15 second conversation. I don't remember the details of that conversation I may have said that I don't know how else to fix the problem or I may have explained that a double cardan shaft with a slip yoke style transfer case can result in high speed vibrations. I can guarantee that I did not tell you to "pound sand". At any rate, I'm sorry that we weren't able to help you and hope you were able to find the solution you were looking for somewhere else.

    • @Turboexplorer
      @Turboexplorer 3 місяці тому

      @@tomwoodscustomdriveshafts I informed you it is substantially worse than before. As shown in this video it clearly falls into the Dynamic vibration category. I understand that this style is less than ideal however no SYE'S are made for the Ford T-Cases so unfortunately is what it is in that regard. You did not specifically say pound sand but stated we checked it it said it was good so we don't need to check it again. When it's a dynamic issue. The bigger frustration is I have clocked it all over on T-Case splines as well as all 4 locations on diff flange and it is 100% the same so still leading towards a driveshaft issue. I placed a dial indicator and measured the run-out near pinion and T-Case and the whole tube top to bottom is not centered. I even ran it and marked it and it's clear where the tube is not centered. Have videos showing this etc. That's the reason I am frustrated. Vibration starts at 2,300rpm shaft speed and gets bad at 2,500rpm and remains bad to and past 3,000rpm. That is shaft speed not engine RPM. Gets a hair better under load and on deceleration. Worse when no load which again points towards a shaft balance concern. That's the frustration.

    • @Turboexplorer
      @Turboexplorer 3 місяці тому

      @@tomwoodscustomdriveshafts Angle at T-case is 13* and pinion is down 1.6* and is leaf sprung so under load should minimize to near 0 under operating conditions. Shaft length from center of u joint to center of CV is 35 1/4" so its nkt a super short shaft. Angle does suggest a double cardon should be best however with this style of slip on T-Case maybe a standard style driveline with substantially less rotating weight would be better. I belive the current one which is a 3" tube, 1350s is 27lbs. Which is a lot of weight to be spinning at 3,000-3,500rpm.

  • @rangerul1
    @rangerul1 3 місяці тому

    I have a vibration at 1800 rpm and only occurs at this particular point. Any thoughts what could be causing this? Thx

    • @tomwoodscustomdriveshafts
      @tomwoodscustomdriveshafts 3 місяці тому

      Harmonics probably. Everything in the vehicle that is moving is vibrating, just at varying intensities and frequencies. At certain points multiple parts of the system will all synchronize which will increase the perceived intensity.

  • @moejr14
    @moejr14 3 місяці тому

    How do you purge the slip yome

  • @oldtimefarmboy617
    @oldtimefarmboy617 3 місяці тому

    It would be nice if they could use a true constant velocity joint on drive shafts. The problem though is protecting the rubber boot that seals the CV joint so dirt does not get into the lubricating grease. Easy to do amongst the front or rear suspension members but hard out in the open where a traditional drive shaft is used.

  • @curtismorrison8171
    @curtismorrison8171 3 місяці тому

    VERY informative video. Thanks for this one. 👍

  • @msc1064
    @msc1064 3 місяці тому

    Ok great so I have a 1993 wrangler and I put new standard leaf springs on front and rear and it did lift the jeep some. So how do I account for that do I still need a SYE? I did notice the angle did change some because of the new stock suspension.

  • @jimsmith-d3l
    @jimsmith-d3l 3 місяці тому

    brillaint

  • @paulthompson1654
    @paulthompson1654 4 місяці тому

    Thankyou for sererating the 2 sources of vibration 1/ angle imbalance vs 2/ actual weighted imbalance

  • @davycornell8715
    @davycornell8715 4 місяці тому

    I need like a basics before these basics, video lol.... Anyone know where one of those is?? Or a book or something?!!

  • @SilverBullet93GT
    @SilverBullet93GT 4 місяці тому

    a dubya joynt

  • @dancox3251
    @dancox3251 4 місяці тому

    I had an 'old rusty shaft' that his procedure didn't work on. Tried torching it, penetrant oil, smacking it every which way, air hammer, etc. with no luck. I couldn't just buy a new shaft - because they don't make them anymore for a 34 year old car. I eventually put it on the press. I didn't put it on the press to begin with because whatever geniuses designed this shaft made the ends round and tapered with no way to squarely and safely place it on the press. I eventually managed to rig something up using various sized square steel bars bent into half circles as a mounting surface and break it free. It took _8 tons_ of force. Then I had to do it 2 more times. Having completely restored a car, this is one job I would _never_ do again. I'd pay someone else to deal with it.

  • @kiv220
    @kiv220 4 місяці тому

    2024 LEXUS GS350 FSPORT AWD...BEEN SHAKING LIKE HELL AT LOW SPEEDS, HIGH SPEEDS, INTERMITTENT, AND MOSTLY WITH SOMEONE IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. MANY PARTS REPLACED, NO HELP. NEXT ITEM TO HAVE INSPECTED AND REPLACED, REAR DRIVE SHAFT. ANYONE HAD THIS ISSUE, AND SOLVED IT?

    • @cheekclapper8844
      @cheekclapper8844 3 місяці тому

      I got a rwd 2008 is350 so it’s a single shaft but at a stop or when coming to a stop u can hear and feel a slight vibration under the car fucking annoying as soon as I step on the car it goes away and the car drives fine

  • @FourthWayRanch
    @FourthWayRanch 4 місяці тому

    As soon as you start thinking your gonna need to change u joints, get in there and soak everything with oil, i use the HF oiler can. Repeat every day. Capillary action and time works wonders I like to hammer on it and cause damage, done it many times

  • @craigdonnelly4691
    @craigdonnelly4691 4 місяці тому

    Highway driving..2deg just sayin

  • @Hitman-ds1ei
    @Hitman-ds1ei 4 місяці тому

    Or run a CV joint !

  • @awardsworth
    @awardsworth 5 місяців тому

    Wow this is awesome! I have a boat v-drive with a u-joint in an impossible position and I tried your method and it worked perfect. Thank you

  • @gregkeenan6489
    @gregkeenan6489 5 місяців тому

    Great information presented well, I would be happy for you to work on my vehicle anytime. Thank You.

  • @FloydAntonio-lp7ge
    @FloydAntonio-lp7ge 5 місяців тому

    The press machine is cheating but I guess faster...

  • @FloydAntonio-lp7ge
    @FloydAntonio-lp7ge 5 місяців тому

    Show it when the parts replacing are rusted and old... Just a glimpse...