Best telescopic driveshaft inner shape?

[Toxic_Underdog]

I need to get new driveshafts soon. I've seen many metal telescopic driveshaft replacements, some with hex shape inner, some with 4 splines/grooves and some with a T shape two rods that create contact. Which shape would be the best for durability and strength? Also, would ball joints be better than the pin joint for the driveshaft?
T-shape driveshaft+pin joint | https://imgur.com/hXTeocy
Hex-shape+ball joint | https://imgur.com/UJZcc3Q
Spline/groove driveshaft+pin joint | https://imgur.com/5rEoluL

 

[bbrigg]

It's pretty hard to argue with splines. They are used in 1:1 and the high quality MIP and SSD driveline parts. The Axial Wild Boar and Traxxas shafts also use splines with good results even in plastic.

Material quality and fit as well as the universals is probably more important than the shape used on the tail shaft. The CVD style balls you show are actually half shafts for independent suspension.

 

[Panther6834]

As I said in BOTH of your other identical threads elsewhere in the RCC forum, if I were you, I'd be less concerned about the shape, and more concerned about quality. Buy cheap, and you'll be looking for another driveshaft rather soon. Honestly, check out MIP. You might pay a little more, but it'll last a lot longer.

MIP makes a wide variety of lengths for the male & female ends...so, no matter the vehicle, you're sure to find a set to match your vehicle's minimum & maximum driveshaft length needs. Additionally, for the end-pieces that connect to the axle & transmission, they offer different lengths, so you can truly customize not only the length of your driveshafts, but also the angle.

Best of all, they package pre-set kits for a wide variety of vehicles. Chances are quite good that, if your vehicle is a popular model, they'll have a pre-packages kit for your vehicle. For vehicles with front & rear axles equal distance from the transmission, you just purchase two of the same kit...and, for vehicles with different front & rear distances, they have designated 'front' & 'rear' kits.

Btw, just so you are aware, posting identical threads, under multiple categories, is a violation of forum rules. If a mod discovers this, they usual delete the additional threads (some will contact you first, asking which one you want to remain, and will then delete the duplicates...others will just randomly delete whichever duplicates they decide to delete). Additionally, they will give you a "warning", via PM. Violate the forum rules too many times, and they can ban you. I'm not saying this to "get on your case"...I'm saying it to help you. Once, quite a while ago, I had posted an identical thread under two different sections of the forum. One was deleted...and I received one of those warnings I mentioned. Since then, I've been careful to not post multiple identical new threads under different sections...not even new threads that are similar.

And, one final thing...welcome to the RCC Forum.


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[Toxic_Underdog]

As I said in BOTH of your other identical threads elsewhere in the RCC forum, if I were you, I'd be less concerned about the shape, and more concerned about quality. Buy cheap, and you'll be looking for another driveshaft rather soon. Honestly, check out MIP. You might pay a little more, but it'll last a lot longer.

MIP makes a wide variety of lengths for the male & female ends...so, no matter the vehicle, you're sure to find a set to match your vehicle's minimum & maximum driveshaft length needs. Additionally, for the end-pieces that connect to the axle & transmission, they offer different lengths, so you can truly customize not only the length of your driveshafts, but also the angle.

Best of all, they package pre-set kits for a wide variety of vehicles. Chances are quite good that, if your vehicle is a popular model, they'll have a pre-packages kit for your vehicle. For vehicles with front & rear axles equal distance from the transmission, you just purchase two of the same kit...and, for vehicles with different front & rear distances, they have designated 'front' & 'rear' kits.

Btw, just so you are aware, posting identical threads, under multiple categories, is a violation of forum rules. If a mod discovers this, they usual delete the additional threads (some will contact you first, asking which one you want to remain, and will then delete the duplicates...others will just randomly delete whichever duplicates they decide to delete). Additionally, they will give you a "warning", via PM. Violate the forum rules too many times, and they can ban you. I'm not saying this to "get on your case"...I'm saying it to help you. Once, quite a while ago, I had posted an identical thread under two different sections of the forum. One was deleted...and I received one of those warnings I mentioned. Since then, I've been careful to not post multiple identical new threads under different sections...not even new threads that are similar.

And, one final thing...welcome to the RCC Forum.

~ More peace, love, laughter, & kindness would make the world a MUCH better place

Thanks for the warning. I’ll be sure to check out mip. "thumbsup"

 

[Topher Builds]

Panther is correct. Merged the replies into this one and deleted the others.

As far as the topic, I agree that it’s tough to go wrong with splines. Incision shafts are usually my go to, I like their strength, size, and overall appearance. Have not had one fail on me yet.

Also running SSD and MIP with no problems.

 

[Inspector86]

I think you are asking the wrong question, you should be asking who sells the best aftermarket driveshaft. That said, I also recommend the MIP drive shafts. Also just FYI, it always helps us help you if you include relevant information about your rig so we know what you are working on.

 

[MAC FAB]

Another +1 for MIP. The cool thing about them is you can contact them through customer support and are a great help for custom projects as well as regular stuff for that matter. If you are going custom, you can measure how long you need from joint to joint, they can hook you up with the appropriate pieces to get it built. I did this on my Bomber's front axles (IFS and IRS). I emailed my drawing, giving all the critical info and dimensions I needed. Lucky for me, I work 15 minutes from them, and was told to bring it by to get it fit up, they wanted to see my rig. It wasn't the cheapest route, but after going though about $100 in plastic axles, what's another $90, right? Money sell spent, work flawlessy and are made in the USA at their shop I in West Covina. Impressive operation. "thumbsup"