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Intermediate shaft

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Patrick, Mar 9, 2016.

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  1. Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    I hadn't really thought about it but I guess nothing is done to the shaft itself for the tapered bearing setup?
     
    Glenn, Mar 10, 2016
    #21
  2. colojeepguy

    colojeepguy Colorado Springs

    It's a custom shaft. Totally different from stock.
     
    colojeepguy, Mar 10, 2016
    #22
  3. Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    Duh. It just dawned on me I saw the picture with the nut on it. :rolleyes:
     
    Glenn, Mar 10, 2016
    #23
  4. Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    I think I'd get the Novak hardened shaft, which also has the o-rings and the bearings from Novak too. If nothing else you'd be able to determine how long it lasts this time. My past experiences have been strictly that the shafts have worn and the bearings looked ok.
     
    Glenn, Mar 10, 2016
    #24
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  5. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    I think that's where I'm headed for the time being..;)
    For a hundred bucks, it's certainly worth a try.
     
    Patrick, Mar 10, 2016
    #25
  6. colojeepguy

    colojeepguy Colorado Springs

    Heres a pic of the AA setup...

    [​IMG]
     
    colojeepguy, Mar 11, 2016
    #26
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  7. Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    Thanks Doug. :)
     
    Glenn, Mar 11, 2016
    #27
  8. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    So, Nick is sending me a darn good used original shaft, and I'll buy needle bearings and thrust washers from Novak...
    Thanks for the input folks.....Made for a good thread.;)
     
    Patrick, Mar 11, 2016
    #28
  9. Rick Whitson

    Rick Whitson Detroit Area 2024 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    You guys are scaring me, I just finished rebuilding a second big hole T 18 with a Novak kit, and all new bearings for my Jeep with a F 134 in it thinking it would last forever. Now I am wondering if it will, I only drive it about 1,000 miles a year or so, mostly Forest viewing and cruises, and a show or two with our Cruise Club. I have a ground down intermediate shaft that will go through if anyone wants to borrow it, for a rebuild.
     
    Rick Whitson, Mar 12, 2016
    #29
  10. Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    The harder you use them obviously equates to quicker wear. I would think with your intended usage yours will last a long time, maybe forever (in relative terms) as you mention.
     
    Glenn, Mar 12, 2016
    #30
  11. Rick Whitson

    Rick Whitson Detroit Area 2024 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Thanks Glenn, I looked at the forum for a long time before deciding what I was going to do. I don't want to have to do it again, I am keeping the one that is in it now. I like to have two of everything, just in case.
     
    Rick Whitson, Mar 13, 2016
    #31
  12. Danefraz

    Danefraz Well-Known Member 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Rick, I am not far behind you on this, I have a d18 large hole in a wood box I built, I cleaned up, AlOx blasted, painted, and oiled before packing it away, disassembled. I keep thinking I'll find another twin stick kit and may be think about terra lows for it. May do the AA tapered bearing if I drag it back out.

    Have a t-14 I did same with. I have no plans for the t-14, other than it was original with the jeep.

    Both need bearings and seals no matter what I do.
     
    Danefraz, Mar 13, 2016
    #32
  13. Rick Whitson

    Rick Whitson Detroit Area 2024 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    I sent you a reply, I have a twin stick if you are interested.
     
    Rick Whitson, Mar 14, 2016
    #33
  14. Danefraz

    Danefraz Well-Known Member 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Thanks, replied.
     
    Danefraz, Mar 14, 2016
    #34
  15. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    I should update here; I pulled the transfer case and replaced the intermediate shaft and bearings. The shaft had fairly minimal wear (don't have pics just now) and the thrust washers had little wear. I installed a used but very good original factory shaft, and it still whines. I guess "it is what it is".
     
    Patrick, Apr 1, 2016
    #35
  16. Posimoto

    Posimoto Hopeless JEEP Addict

    Designed to whine!
     
    Posimoto, Apr 1, 2016
    #36
  17. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    Tomorrow I'm going to pull the Sears and fuel tank, and install a new molded front floor mat. That'll make it quiet..:watch:
     
    Patrick, Apr 1, 2016
    #37
  18. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    I'm fine with it, because now I know the intermediate shaft is OK.
     
    Patrick, Apr 1, 2016
    #38
  19. uncamonkey

    uncamonkey Member

    Those D18s will whine after a few thousand miles even with new, quality parts. I took the radio out of my 3B finally as I couldn't hear it anymore.
     
    uncamonkey, Apr 1, 2016
    #39
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