Since my rig is a dual-purpose machine that I'm currently commuting with approx. 400 mi per week, I'm getting tired of the vibes, which only show up once in over 68mph. I know that it's the front shaft/front end, and for those not familiar with my build......
http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=913774&page=4 Perhaps my front shaft is bad, but as stated, it was just checked by Tom Wood's crew ( who built the shaft ) in August and it checked out good and in balance. Slip spline is tight and Double Cardan ball is not worn.
I was hoping to instill the desire for a little more thought and investigation from some who don't focus all their thought process inside the box. I've heard a D44 solves everything........even made the blind see once, :thumbup: but there are many variables to individual rigs, usage and preference that discount this blanket solution for every front end related issue that may arise.
Seems to boil down to these......
Cost: Since the only front driveshaft disco that I Googled fits a H1 specific application, they set the cost for their rig. I post it up for reference only.
Likely this unit could sell for $200-300, making it much more cost effective than a hub kit that'll run you closer to $1K.
Application: The coupler may be succeptable to damage if boulder crawling is where you play. Never had rock rash on my front yoke, but it could happen. Clearance to my Y-links and exhaust are also issues that would be a negative. Hub kits solve eliminate the spinning shaft issue...see Cost.
Shaft:Mine is jacked and needs to be replaced.
D44: Solves everything......