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This is a step-by-step explanation on how our Drive Shaft was made by K &L Unlimited, Inc
Step 1
All parts are selected upon customer's requirements. In our case, the shaft will be 1350 series performance aluminum shaft. L&L uses forged aluminum tube yokes, and select 6061 tubing along with Spicer Life solid u-joints and required 727 Chrysler slip yoke.
Step 2
After reviewing the vehicle measurements that were provided, calculations are made to determine tubing length and then cut to the specifications.
Step 3
After the tubing is cut to length it takes a trip to the hollow spindle lathe to be chamfered and the ends squared to provide the proper weld gap.
Step 4
Now the tube yoke is ready to be pressed into the tube; great care is taken to insure the yokes are phased with one another with a level during the pressing to assure correct operation of the u-joints.
Step 5
After the yokes are installed, now comes the delicate installation of the Spicer u-joints to take great care not to damage the weld yoke or the u-joint during the process.
Step 6
After a quick check to see if both ends are straight, the shaft is then precisely welded to provide a straight and strong shaft for those many trips down the track or the cruise on the boulevard.
Step 7
Last, but not least, no shaft leaves K&L without taking a spin on their state of the art dynamic shaft balancer to ensure smooth operation and a long life.
