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 Drive shaft problems??
#1017020
01/04/11 05:38 PM
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Ever since I've owned my Monty, the front drive shaft (between front axle and transfer case) rubs metal on metal against case, destroying oil seals religiously. I plan to shorten it by 1" by a local machinist so it's balanced. Has anybody every had this issue? Any suggestions? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />
RockU - Federal Way, WA - 1989 Montero, New-2.6L, New-5spd, New Clutch, header, 10x15 wheels, 32x11.5x15 Mud Claw (Cardovan), 4" lift, Superwinch Hubs, Front LSD, Synch 38/38 Weber Carb, K&N filter, (Let's hit the trail!) Home Email: jondanderson2002@yahoo.com
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 Re: Drive shaft problems??
[Re: RockU]
#1017021
01/04/11 06:22 PM
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Joined: Sep 2006
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This is not a common problem. Any chance it had the wrong shaft installed, as in too long? Or and damage history that would have moved the diff back?
Cheers, Charlie
If It ain't broke, Modify it!
87 Montero turbo Converted back in Spring1989
95 Montero SR 3.8 DOHC Only one?
93 Pajero 3 door 6G75 Mivec with paddle shifted 5 speed
Then a Gen2 SR with full coil independent suspension.
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Re: Drive shaft problems??
[Re: OldColt]
#1017022
01/04/11 10:52 PM
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Joined: Jan 2004
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I've never heard of such...
Any possibility of looking under a known "good" unit to see how yours stacks up in comparison? Sounds almost like the frame could be out of square.
87 Montero, bought new, by me -
88/89 intercooled Starion Turbo engine-
with awesome audio.
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Re: Drive shaft problems??
[Re: dadrab]
#1017023
01/05/11 02:17 AM
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Joined: Feb 2005
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I have not put the two pieces side by side for the 4-cyl, but I think auto and stick driveshafts have different lengths. Measure yours and let me know the length. I have some stick shafts that could be sent to you for the shipping price.
Russell
1987 Raider - Roxy
1988 Mighty Max 2.6L Turbo - Pearl
1997 Mountaineer V8 - Freddy
2000 Excursion V10 - Freya
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Re: Drive shaft problems??
[Re: rxinhed]
#1017024
01/05/11 01:47 PM
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Joined: Nov 2008
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I'm pretty sure the Auto and Stick drive shafts for the 4 Cyl are different lengths. Plus the 6 cyl vs. the 4 cyl are different too. I also have a spare shaft from a 4 cyl 5 speed. If Rx's are not the correct length, send me a PM. Same deal - u pay shipping and its yours. Maybe somebody swapped in a V6 front differential and did not swap the drive shaft. The 4 cyl manual shaft is 1" longer than the V6 manual, so after the differential swap the shorter drive shaft is required. Here is my LSD / differential swap post explaining it. LSD Install
Last edited by plh; 01/06/11 12:28 AM.
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Re: Drive shaft problems??
[Re: rxinhed]
#1017025
01/05/11 10:55 PM
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I'll measure it and re-post tonight!
RockU - Federal Way, WA - 1989 Montero, New-2.6L, New-5spd, New Clutch, header, 10x15 wheels, 32x11.5x15 Mud Claw (Cardovan), 4" lift, Superwinch Hubs, Front LSD, Synch 38/38 Weber Carb, K&N filter, (Let's hit the trail!) Home Email: jondanderson2002@yahoo.com
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Re: Drive shaft problems??
[Re: plh]
#1017026
01/05/11 10:58 PM
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After purchasing the Monty, the only thing I've done to the front axle is swap out the guts with an V6 LSD axle and re-installed it...
And I'll measure my mess and re-post tonight... Thanks a lot you guys!
RockU - Federal Way, WA - 1989 Montero, New-2.6L, New-5spd, New Clutch, header, 10x15 wheels, 32x11.5x15 Mud Claw (Cardovan), 4" lift, Superwinch Hubs, Front LSD, Synch 38/38 Weber Carb, K&N filter, (Let's hit the trail!) Home Email: jondanderson2002@yahoo.com
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Re: Drive shaft problems??
[Re: RockU]
#1017027
01/06/11 12:32 AM
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After purchasing the Monty, the only thing I've done to the front axle is swap out the guts with an V6 LSD axle and re-installed it...
And I'll measure my mess and re-post tonight... Thanks a lot you guys! I think you will need a V6 manual transmission drive shaft. The 1" extra length of the 4 cylinder shaft would explain why your seals are getting hammered.
- '83 Might Max: IG @83mmax
- '88 Raider: my OG
- '89 Raider: rescued
- '92 RS M/T: sold
- '93 SR: sent to crusher
- '05 Montero LTD: sold
- '18 PHEV: wife's daily
- '14 OL GT
- http://www.tuffpans.com
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Re: Drive shaft problems??
[Re: plh]
#1017028
01/06/11 01:27 AM
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RockU - Federal Way, WA - 1989 Montero, New-2.6L, New-5spd, New Clutch, header, 10x15 wheels, 32x11.5x15 Mud Claw (Cardovan), 4" lift, Superwinch Hubs, Front LSD, Synch 38/38 Weber Carb, K&N filter, (Let's hit the trail!) Home Email: jondanderson2002@yahoo.com
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Re: Drive shaft problems??
[Re: rxinhed]
#1017029
01/06/11 01:29 AM
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RockU - Federal Way, WA - 1989 Montero, New-2.6L, New-5spd, New Clutch, header, 10x15 wheels, 32x11.5x15 Mud Claw (Cardovan), 4" lift, Superwinch Hubs, Front LSD, Synch 38/38 Weber Carb, K&N filter, (Let's hit the trail!) Home Email: jondanderson2002@yahoo.com
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