does anyone know how much to shorten the driveshafts for a "standard" book chassis

Difficult to say, because the measurements will depend on where the rear uprights (and from that, the flanges for the driveshafts) will be, which depends on your suspension design.

Rather than having the expense/hassle of having driveshafts shortened, why not have a rethink and use standard sized shafts?

The Leugo Velocity XT is a standard book chassis, but uses a full size sierra rear end. They (Luego) therefore can supply the relevant wishbones etc to suit

John

using dedion set up , tried shafts in diff to get an idea of what it would look like but they stick out way to wide ????

Easier to buy the axle because all that messing about bit has been done for you, unless you like all that messing about of course!

i asked if luego shorten shafts - they offered to sell me a sleeve so i could shorten my own - about 20 quid i think

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steve

There's instructions on Rorty's site on how to do it too if you're interested!

http://home.iprimus.com.au/rorty/content/tech.htm

HTH,
James

thanks!

Rorty posted that data on here about a year ago and I printed it out

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steve

I was providing it more for Rash than yourself Steve!

I know you're way past that stage!

James

erm, actually - no! I got my shaft (oh er) cut and shut with an internal dowel. Once I saw Rorty's solution I decided a sleeve should be used too.

Im planning on getting one from Luego at some point soon and putting it on the existing shaft.


It works as is on the drive, but I wouldnt trust it if it was floored

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steve

thanks james think ill follow rortys instructions

Im using standard sierra shafts, my car is plus 2" from book, there is quite a lot of movment in the cv jonts. As mentioned I guess it depends on yor upright location and weather you use negative offset wheels.