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Propshaft
Joshy - 30/7/14 at 06:44 PM

Hi all

I'm running a MT75 'box and a Sierra LSD:





How do you recommend I get a propshaft built? DIY is probably outside my ability range as I have no means of balancing the shaft. Are there companies that will manufacture a propshaft to a given spec, if I supply them with both flanges?

Also, do I require a slip joint? The engine and 'box are mounted on rubbers and the diff is hard-mounted.

Thanks
Josh

NigeEss - 30/7/14 at 07:52 PM

Bailey-Morris or North West Propshafts.

matt5964 - 30/7/14 at 07:53 PM

http://www.baileymorris.co.uk/kitcars.html

These guys will sort you out with a good shaft

rusty nuts - 30/7/14 at 08:02 PM

Another vote for Bailey Morris

Ben_Copeland - 30/7/14 at 08:38 PM

Yep baileys or there's several others. Dont need to supply anything, they will provide all the joints etc new

scott h - 30/7/14 at 09:19 PM

I need to get a propshaft made for my car and I spoke to a man on a stand at Stoneleigh from Northwest Propshafts. I was impressed with his knowledge and enthusiasm and so I will probably go with them. Their website has a section showing all the information and measurements that you need to supply for them to make a one off propshaft.

ste - 30/7/14 at 10:29 PM

Another vote for North west prop shafts. They will do a great price for cash too. Ask for Mick, he's the one who owns the kit car that was on their stand at Stoneleigh.

MsD - 31/7/14 at 07:29 AM

I got mine done at NW props, I trailered the car there so they could measure it. From arriving to leaving with a freshly made/painted propshaft took about an hour. Cracking service and price.

gingerprince - 31/7/14 at 07:42 AM

Have a word with Dunning and Fairbank too.

http://www.dandfltd.co.uk/products/kit-cars-motorsport-propshafts/

owelly - 31/7/14 at 07:55 AM

+1 for Dunning and Fairbank.
They've made me several prop shafts and modified a couple. They totally rebuilt my Transit 3-piece prop with new U/Js, splines and bearings for less ££s than I could buy the U/Js!!

renetom - 31/7/14 at 07:56 AM

Hi
Autoprop near East Grinstead
made both our props one being TFT
quite happy with cash deals
Good luck

alfas - 31/7/14 at 09:22 PM

recoprop did mine...

interesting welding on your chassis...

craig1410 - 31/7/14 at 10:47 PM

Another vote for autoprop.

http://www.autoprop-uk.co.uk

They built the propshaft for my rover v8 to Sierra diff. Excellent job.
Blog post showing propshaft here:

http://www.meerkats.uk.com/meerkat-rv8-build/2006/3/24/back-in-action

Trollyjack - 1/8/14 at 07:45 AM

Dunning & Fairbank ++ but they are in Leeds only 8 mile away from me but they were spot on.