KustomKreeps Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Looking like I will be needing a custom driveshaft made up for my current project. Its one of those things I never really have given much thought to. Kinda take it for granted right. So im after info and feedback from any and all about getting a driveshaft made up. Prices to expect. Dont really mind where in NZ but im South Island based. Basic idea is a two piece setup. Front being fixed. Then the back being sliding as the diff will have 6 inch or so travel due to the airbags. So ya ideas & suggestions please guys. We are not dealing with huge HP. Max I guess is 400HP. Had thought a 4WD setup maybe. But everything else in the car is new so now kinda leaning toward a custom setup. Never had one made up and have no clue at what it may cost or who are a good crowd to deal with. Cheers Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin'joe Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 go and see Allan at Humphris engineering in Redruth, unless Flocky has a better option 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KustomKreeps Posted April 30, 2018 Author Share Posted April 30, 2018 yip had a yarn to the lads at Humphris. Waiting to hear back from them. Also flicked emails off to about six other outfits around the country. Cheers Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOHC Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 It cost $120 to have my drive shaft made with me supplying the parts, it only had 2 joints. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KustomKreeps Posted April 30, 2018 Author Share Posted April 30, 2018 currently trying to figure out what I could use. Think HiAces and some 4WDs have split driveshafts with a sliding section but its bit of a pain searching out info on the net and no pick a part around here just to go looking. Whats the DS you used from? and what kinda HP are you putting out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin'joe Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 1 hour ago, KustomKreeps said: currently trying to figure out what I could use. Think HiAces and some 4WDs have split driveshafts with a sliding section but its bit of a pain searching out info on the net and no pick a part around here just to go looking. Whats the DS you used from? and what kinda HP are you putting out? go and see Colin Robinson at Shaw St Autos. oldschool panelbeater / rodder / good bastard 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seedy Al Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 On 30/04/2018 at 18:10, SOHC said: It cost $120 to have my drive shaft made with me supplying the parts, it only had 2 joints. That is fuckin cheap. That include balancing? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cletus Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Yea +1 for Russell Hes a good bloke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty360 Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 +2 For Russell top bloke!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwibirdman Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 I had the one in the Holden built at ADL in Penrose. Everything new except for the yoke. Cost about $750. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KustomKreeps Posted June 10, 2018 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 10, 2018 Just thought I would post a follow up. Hate those threads that ask advice or a question and never get back with the outcome. All new components custom made and balanced. Quotes mostly all came in around $2000 give or take $50. Thats from about six or so different driveshaft outfits around NZ. Parts alone ran around the $1300 mark. Some companies didnt give it much thought and put a quote together that would suit a BB Ford or Chev. A few took the time to read over the build thread and come back with something that would suit a Buick Nailhead that is not a high reving engine. CircleTrack in Christchurch sorted me out in the end. Fraser was a top bloke to deal with and made up a good looking product. Should easily handle the kind of HP, Torque and revs my engine will be putting out. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwibirdman Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Nice piece of kit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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