cardan joint

anyone tried welding the caps for the ujoints on the double cardan? i installed new u joints but the clips weren’t able to fit in. currently don’t have the funds for a new shaft rn.

 

I gave you the part number for the right parts- Rockford 2540.

You can ask that question however you want, but welding the wrong u joint caps in place is just a bad idea.

As mentioned, the only other option to the right parts is to take it to a drive shaft shop and they can cut out the cardan and weld a new one in.

 

Welding is a BAD idea.
Why doesn't the cap fit? What is the reason????
Did you install the wrong Universal?

Welding will boil the grease out and will make the universal prone to early failure. Not to mention the damage to the seals and the hardness of the needle bearings.

 

He started another thread (tacoma driveshaft | Tacoma World) and installed the wrong u joints into the cardan.

 

i measured end to end on my driveshaft came out to 62.1/2inches and all the driveshafts i’m tryna looking at are a couple inches off. am i just measuring it wrong or something

 

i also went to that site u recommend and found a complete shaft but says it’s not for lifted vehicles. if i get that you think it’ll last? i have about a 6 inch lift

 

Stick with OEM for the driveshafts.

If you have to replace them, it’s because you didn’t grease them. These fawkers have lifetime driveshafts if you pump some grease into them every once in a while.

Toyota U-Joints are stronger than won ton (1350) joints.

 

What engine, transmission, and are you 2wd or 4wd ? I assume you have a 6 lug truck to have a 6" lift...

Measuring could be "off" based on where the slip yoke is. I think usually when you measure for a drive shaft, you measure from the flange on the transmission/xfer case to the pinion flange.

 

i have a 4cyl 2.7, 4x4 auto trans

 

extra cab

 

I think your options are limited, and you need a direct match from another 2.7L 4x4 auto extra cab.

Have you tried a search on car-part.com ? It looks like there are many drive shafts available for your model.