</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Tahoma, Arial, Helv, Helvetica, Sans">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Tahoma, Arial, Helv, Helvetica, Sans">Originally posted by randii:
<strong>If you rotate the pinion up, you'll probably want a CV up top at the transfer case.
</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Tahoma, Arial, Helv, Helvetica, Sans">Not to disagree Randii <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" /> ... from what i learned, it was my understanding CVs are more for moderately steep angles where vibration is a concern. However, a single joint can yield steeper working angles, but of course introducing vibration. In a front, offroad use only setup, where the shafts routinely spinning at 5mph, i would think vibration is of little concern. I was told, if you want max angle, strength, and affordability (of course throwing vibration concerns out the window) stick with a single joint.

FYI, The most working angle i've seen out of a joint is the 41* Toyota joint that i now run. You're right, most CVs don't like to be stretched over 30* and thats pushing it.

Another issue about the big angled CVs (besides $$$ of course) is that they are large and take up lots of space. I know you'd have no hope in bolting some of those up to the MUA without rubbing the side of the case. You might have a little more play on the auto, but i still be space is an issue. In rear applications, with a tailshaft, space around the CV isn't really much of a consideration.

...but i don't claim to be a driveshaft expert by any means. So i recommend you get in touch with Tom or Jesse and explain your particular setup, those guys know what they're talking about.

-Rob