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Author:  FreedomKJ [ Mon Jan 18, 2010 2:02 am ]
Post subject:  Possible source for heavy duty CV shafts
Browsing around today I came across a company called RCV Performance (http://rcvperformance.com). They make heavy duty, genuine ball-and-cage CV joints for H1s, GM trucks, Mercedes, Land Rovers, Toyotas, etc. They even make replacement D60, D44, D30 and even Rockwell 2.5 ton axle shafts with CVs on the ends that they claim are stronger than the U-joints that people normally use.

I bet they could build some awesome CV axle shafts and CV prop shafts for the KJ…

I sent off an email to see if they'd be interested. I'll post back when I've heard something.
Author:  Lancer [ Mon Jan 18, 2010 4:49 am ]
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I'd be interested to hear their reply:)
Author:  JeepBumm68 [ Mon Jan 18, 2010 12:12 pm ]
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They make incredible products. I wheeled with a guy that ran a set in his TJ, and was just impressed. They have a wide angle of degree before they even come close to binding up like shafts
Author:  03CDKJ [ Mon Jan 18, 2010 1:56 pm ]
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Anyone who reads this should go to the website above, and make a request.... The more we have.... the better the chance.... I NEED THESE! So DO IT! :BANANA:
Author:  ihatemybike [ Mon Jan 18, 2010 2:54 pm ]
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Image

Variable axle length not built into the joint. Looks a lot better to me.
Author:  tommudd [ Mon Jan 18, 2010 3:11 pm ]
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Would be OK but a ton of work and extra parts to be able to use anything like that. Most people hate to pay 700-1000 bucks for a decent lift, can't see them spending 500 per side for any type of CV plus the extra pieces needed to bolt something like the above to

Great thought/idea for a few of us though
Author:  ihatemybike [ Mon Jan 18, 2010 3:25 pm ]
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I'm sure the diff side can be changed to mate to the D30a.
Author:  FreedomKJ [ Mon Jan 18, 2010 3:30 pm ]
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tommudd wrote:
Would be OK but a ton of work and extra parts to be able to use anything like that. Most people hate to pay 700-1000 bucks for a decent lift, can't see them spending 500 per side for any type of CV plus the extra pieces needed to bolt something like the above to

Great thought/idea for a few of us though


Why would it be a lot of work and extra parts? They make straight replacement shafts for other IFS vehicles so I'd imagine that they could make them for the KJ and KK too. As for price, I agree, they aren't cheap, but they would be a nice option for those interested in keeping IFS, and most of their half shafts are around the same price as the cut down JE Reel CVs that JBA is selling.
Author:  03CDKJ [ Mon Jan 18, 2010 3:56 pm ]
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tommudd wrote:
Would be OK but a ton of work and extra parts to be able to use anything like that. Most people hate to pay 700-1000 bucks for a decent lift, can't see them spending 500 per side for any type of CV plus the extra pieces needed to bolt something like the above to

Great thought/idea for a few of us though



MOST people.... :wink:
Author:  tommudd [ Mon Jan 18, 2010 5:17 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Possible source for heavy duty CV shafts
FreedomKJ wrote:
tommudd wrote:
Would be OK but a ton of work and extra parts to be able to use anything like that. Most people hate to pay 700-1000 bucks for a decent lift, can't see them spending 500 per side for any type of CV plus the extra pieces needed to bolt something like the above to

Great thought/idea for a few of us though


Why would it be a lot of work and extra parts? They make straight replacement shafts for other IFS vehicles so I'd imagine that they could make them for the KJ and KK too. As for price, I agree, they aren't cheap, but they would be a nice option for those interested in keeping IFS, and most of their half shafts are around the same price as the cut down JE Reel CVs that JBA is selling.



Commenting on Ihatemybikes picture

and in response to his post yes I am sure it could be but then you would have two splined points to contend with??

Just playing Devils advocate here. Lost more deamnd for them to produce somehting for Toys/ Hummers etc
Author:  JeepinJarhead03 [ Mon Jan 18, 2010 5:38 pm ]
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can change quite a few stock cv's for 1000 bucks in the 3ish inch lift and lower range

if ya going much over that you have to do something in the cv area non-stock and you won't have much of a choice

so yeah.. like tom said

for the 'few'
Author:  JL Rockies [ Tue Jan 19, 2010 1:06 pm ]
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And even fewer true enthusiasts: the CRD owner.
Author:  Lancer [ Tue Jan 19, 2010 2:45 pm ]
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JL Rockies wrote:
And even fewer true enthusiasts: the CRD owner.

Strong are we in the Force :D
Author:  03CDKJ [ Tue Jan 19, 2010 5:19 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Possible source for heavy duty CV shafts
PFFFFFFFFT! Diesels were cool..... :roll: in the 80's... :goink: Grow up! :P
Gas kicks stupid! :BANANA:
Author:  Lancer [ Tue Jan 19, 2010 6:04 pm ]
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03CDKJ wrote:
PFFFFFFFFT! Diesels were cool..... :roll: in the 80's... :goink: Grow up! :P
Gas kicks stupid! :BANANA:

Jealousy and envy to the Dark Side leads, rule diesels do :D
Author:  tjkj2002 [ Tue Jan 19, 2010 6:09 pm ]
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Lancer wrote:
03CDKJ wrote:
PFFFFFFFFT! Diesels were cool..... :roll: in the 80's... :goink: Grow up! :P
Gas kicks stupid! :BANANA:

Jealousy and envy to the Dark Side leads, rule diesels do :D

Not when you got one of these :goink:
Image
Author:  Diggerfreek [ Tue Jan 19, 2010 6:12 pm ]
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03CDKJ wrote:
PFFFFFFFFT! Diesels were cool..... :roll: in the 80's... :goink: Grow up! :P
Gas kicks stupid! :BANANA:



Wrong :roll: It's all about the torque baby :BANANA: :BANANA:
Author:  03CDKJ [ Tue Jan 19, 2010 6:12 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Possible source for heavy duty CV shafts
Lancer wrote:
03CDKJ wrote:
PFFFFFFFFT! Diesels were cool..... :roll: in the 80's... :goink: Grow up! :P
Gas kicks stupid! :BANANA:

Jealousy and envy to the Dark Side leads, rule diesels do :D



Go Drink some tea, :P and learn to speak english! I mean you are from England! :wink:

And X2 on Troy's Picture! 8) :goink:
Author:  03CDKJ [ Tue Jan 19, 2010 6:13 pm ]
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Digger out of left field......... :lol:


You drive a KK..... You don't have anything going for you.... :P
Author:  ATXKJ [ Tue Jan 19, 2010 9:36 pm ]
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tjkj2002 wrote:
Not when you got one of these :goink:
Image


seen that picture a couple of times now - when do you put it in the Jeep?
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