davidj wrote:Hi,
I have heard about some replacement driveshafts similar to the Mick Miller design but which also replace the Diff output shafts with a more beefy design directly connected to the CV joint. This is an advantage, as these are prone to failure, plus the whole assembly is longer as the inner CV joint in nearer to the diff, so the angular movement of the CV joints is less when the wheel goes up and down.
However, I think they are only available in the states. Anyone else have any ideas?
David
David, I think you are referring to the one's from Ray at RD Enterprises. Another lister mentioned in a previous thread who actually manufactures them, I believe in California. Here is a link to a photo of my install. Pretty sure Ray would not have a problem shipping them pretty much anywhere, but you raise a good point; might want to check shipping costs as these things are quite heavy. Minor issue with install, but overall a quality product. Might want to consider installing the diff brace upgrade at the same time; Ray lists the part on his site if your car does not have this.
Ray is very good at providing price and availability info by email prior to order finalization, and if you request shipping cost estimate in the parts request I am pretty sure he will accommodate. Don't know the deal for other countries, but for Canada if the supplier puts "Vintage Car Parts, Over 35 Years Old" on the Customs Invoice on the outside of the package there is no Customs and Excise duty cost, just GST (our equivalent of the dreaded VAT). He will also ship by USPS if requested (subject to package size), which saves a ton on brokerage fees.
elan-plus-f13/never-use-your-rotoflexes-t18362.htmlHere is a link to another earlier discussion of the topic with some comments on installation of the Sue Miller components.
elan-f15/joint-conversion-t19365.htmlPaul, I agree with Carlos above about the advantage/disadvantage of the various products. I went with the RD one's partially because of the ease of ordering and shipping to Canada and inclusion with an order of other parts, so YMMV. Like most folks, I only have direct experience with one product, so side by side comparo is based on comments here. In any case, I expect they all work better than the original.