@@Pkp4l I just need to adjust my caster a little to clean up the harmonics. If it improves more than it already has, we’ll release it and it is up to the end user to adjust angles of each individual rig accordingly!
Looking at those adaptor plates, the size of the bolts, how far away they are from the center of the shaft radially plus the machining work and all of the interfaces between joints, adaptor plates, and existing flanges I find it difficult to see how all this bolted together would be remotely balanced or running concentrically enough. You’d have to be hyper-precise in all the machining work to bring all those components together in a way that didn’t cause a resonance or vibration issue. I could see getting the driveshaft all balanced and running good by itself on a balancing machine but the tolerance stack or mismatch across everything else when it is bolted together on the vehicle seems like it would be difficult to nail perfectly. If it works great job but it seems a lot to try and make work right.
@@craigmclaughlin7870 driveline companies have been doing it for years but I can see what you mean. That’s why they spin it with the adapters on the machine and also test it in real life. It has since cleaned up a little once unladen after the trip, so my hope is to adjust my pinion angle as best I can to improve the phasing.
@@Bodhigrenadier Good to hear it’s getting better. Keep us informed as reliable and stronger driveshafts for the Grenadier that truly work will be a good option to know is out there.
@@johnverzi5783 well technically the shafts are already in peril at factory height, simply due to design. I already know of several cars that have blown front and rear shafts just from torque load. I would say 33’s with hard offroading with lots of unnecessary throttle will start to do the front one in sooner. 35’s with smart offroading, maybe a year or two before you see wear and failure.
@@Bodhigrenadier that is fantastic news. I think I understand the “as is” part. I’m guessing you will continue to refine the design. How do I reach out to you?
When can we purchase these?
@@Pkp4l I just need to adjust my caster a little to clean up the harmonics. If it improves more than it already has, we’ll release it and it is up to the end user to adjust angles of each individual rig accordingly!
Looking at those adaptor plates, the size of the bolts, how far away they are from the center of the shaft radially plus the machining work and all of the interfaces between joints, adaptor plates, and existing flanges I find it difficult to see how all this bolted together would be remotely balanced or running concentrically enough. You’d have to be hyper-precise in all the machining work to bring all those components together in a way that didn’t cause a resonance or vibration issue. I could see getting the driveshaft all balanced and running good by itself on a balancing machine but the tolerance stack or mismatch across everything else when it is bolted together on the vehicle seems like it would be difficult to nail perfectly. If it works great job but it seems a lot to try and make work right.
@@craigmclaughlin7870 driveline companies have been doing it for years but I can see what you mean. That’s why they spin it with the adapters on the machine and also test it in real life. It has since cleaned up a little once unladen after the trip, so my hope is to adjust my pinion angle as best I can to improve the phasing.
@@Bodhigrenadier Good to hear it’s getting better. Keep us informed as reliable and stronger driveshafts for the Grenadier that truly work will be a good option to know is out there.
@@craigmclaughlin7870 definitely will 🤙🤙
Ill take one for sure! Where can I put in a order?
@@eastonharrold7630 watch the latest videos and listen to the sound first, let me know what you think!
Are you guys going to kit this up and start selling it? I think a lot of us would be interested.
@@ElderStatesman-pi3lc I think we can have about 5 available within a week! 🤞🤞
How large a tire or lift can you do before it puts the drive shaft in peril?
@@johnverzi5783 well technically the shafts are already in peril at factory height, simply due to design. I already know of several cars that have blown front and rear shafts just from torque load. I would say 33’s with hard offroading with lots of unnecessary throttle will start to do the front one in sooner. 35’s with smart offroading, maybe a year or two before you see wear and failure.
Nice Work. Looking forward to the post trip review.
@@themaker959 will keep you posted! 🤙🤙
When do you think they will be available?
@@MrStrom20 should be available as is within a week or two! 🫡🫡
@@Bodhigrenadier that is fantastic news. I think I understand the “as is” part. I’m guessing you will continue to refine the design. How do I reach out to you?
@@MrStrom20 watch the latest video and listen to the sound, tell me what you think.
Looks nice what’s the weight difference over the stock one? Is this stronger besides making better angles?
@@jayv2447 this is waaaaaay stronger than factory. It’s probably about 10-15 lbs heavier than stock.
@@Bodhigrenadier nice! I was wondering if Tom woods company might make a replacement for grenadier at some point.
@@jayv2447 well see! I’ll be trying to work with them!