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  1. coachgeo

    Got driveshafts balanced yet? Otherwise, it's like a grenade ready to go off at any time.

    thanks..... this one is in here as well... it is an interesting read.
  2. coachgeo

    Got driveshafts balanced yet? Otherwise, it's like a grenade ready to go off at any time.

    Pretty sure; if not yourself, those pdf's and pics has been presented. Last I checked though...... there is no one who manufactures an Rzeppa drive shaft components anywhere near Heavy Duty that would fit these rigs or any other Medium Duty or Heavy Duty truck. Hence likely a large reason...
  3. coachgeo

    Got driveshafts balanced yet? Otherwise, it's like a grenade ready to go off at any time.

    yup.... the only joint that seemed to help in the study done is called an Rzeppa and it too is not manufactured large enough for commercial sized trucks. IMHO this is why they went to using the middle axle of a 6x6 as the only rear axle in the later LMTV's. It moves the driveshaft to near...
  4. coachgeo

    Got driveshafts balanced yet? Otherwise, it's like a grenade ready to go off at any time.

    you can help prevent problems from future wear issues potentially with a balance ring. I've not heard how effective they are on driveshafts ... but the good products like this company makes for wheels has earned their spot over time to be a true benefit... so in concept it should be good for...
  5. coachgeo

    Got driveshafts balanced yet? Otherwise, it's like a grenade ready to go off at any time.

    Folk on on Facebook LMTV MTV group are also perplexed on why recent rash of discussions on vibrations/drive shafts has come up. The past pdf's on the studies are even archived there yet some newbies are finding them on their own like it's some all new discovery. But honestly.. That happens...
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