Longer front driveshaft

[rayndeb]

Ive just moved my Hilux diff forward by 35 mm.When i get it to full artic the shaft separates. With the lift and diff move i think it needs to be 50mm longer.Is there a longer factory one or do i get it lengthened

[rokhound]

Lengthen it bud .
There is a bogan fix that involves a spacer between the UJ's, but I would make it longer.
When you measure up the new length, make sure you have room for the slip joint to compress with out punching up the pinion.

[rayndeb]

There is no way in hell i would space it .I was hoping maybe i could get a longer factory one . If lengthening it is the only way then thats it .I tried circle track today but are they still closed

[rokhound]

Because it is a front one, I don't reckon there is a great need for it to be done full on (Ie tom could sort it for you), unless of course you do high speed's in 4wd.
Your call.

[rayndeb]

I didnt even think of tom. cheers . Is dave still working with you

[meatc]

Check the outerlimits hilux bible. there is a thread there on the fromt shafts. From memory the later IFS ones were the longest. There are three lenghts I think and the longer 2 have better double cardons (total movement).

[rokhound]

The DC's on IFS surf's typically have much less movement, although they can be clearanced to make them work (just easier to use a solid axle unit).

[rayndeb]

Shaft is at toms place . As we speak