Replacement CV's

[pugwash]

Thanks to the idiot proof pictures (cheers Ian) - I can confirm I have thin flanges...

I was/am only intending on changing over the one CV - is it worth changing to the thicker drive flange on individual sides...

you might not have any choice- if you buy a new CV its likely to require thicker flangers- you cannot use narrow flanged drive members on long CVs (you get oil all over the place- its not good!)

 

[Justin_Elliott]

Thanks for the advice. Will look into this a little further.

I think I will replace this one side with middle of the road option for now and look to change both sides to OEM (+ thicker drive flanges) prior to any major excursions...

J

 

[Jon Wildsmith]

I think if you're buying OEM you can still get the shorter shaft CV's but aren't all the after market CV's the longer ones that are designed for thicker flanges?

 

[Justin_Elliott]

To be honest changing to the thicker flanges is a minor complication now so not too fussed if I need to replace it. I can't say I like the idea of having different build standards on either side of the truck - but it sounds better than replacing a perfectly ok CV ahead of its time especially as there isn't excessive wear on the RH...

I guess there shouldn't be any problem with running 1 thick and 1 thin...

 

[Jon Wildsmith]

I guess there shouldn't be any problem with running 1 thick and 1 thin...

Not that I can think of but I've never tried it.

 

[pugwash]

i ran mine like that for a little while (few months) with no problems- can't think whey there would be any probs either really- potentially because one is stronger than the other (maybe).

really woudlnt' worry about it though- doubt you'll ever notice.

 

[Justin_Elliott]

Looks like I'm heading down the same route... I'll definitely give it a mention if it doesn't work!