Where to buy a DOUBLE CARDEN prop?

I've done all the research and it has to be a DC front prop for my 2 inch lifted 90 - that way I am taking no chances.

They all look so expensive! I have a Disco 2 second hand one but I have vibration - grabbing both ends of the pipe and twisting, I am getting slight movement - splines shot. So it was a goner from the start.

Can I send this to a company who would rebuild it with grease nips etc? It's short, so I had to add two 20mm spacer discs to keep the splines inside the dust cover.

OR.... should I bite the bullet and get a new proper sized one - in which case who is best value?

Thanks for any advice.

Hardy Spicer in Leek, Staffordshire

Jamesyboy said:

Can I send this to a company who would rebuild it with grease nips etc?

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This link shows how to rebuild the prop with a grease-able double cardon joint.

www.discovery2.co.uk / Workshop :- front and Rear propshaft

......or just post it to me and I'll do it

Andy - the splines are gone and it will need lengthened to eliminate any issues of balance as the spacers effectively become part of the shaft and could be putting the balance out. When standing, I am getting a gap between flanges of 67cm.

Jamesyboy said:

Andy - the splines are gone

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Sorry missed that bit in your original post. I can't do anything about that.

Shortening a prop is easier than lengthening, altho I have done both. You need to get the measurements spot on and the cuts absolutely square. I add or remove length at the flange end as this will reduce the amount of 'out of balance' that you introduce. Think of a spinning prop as being like a skipping rope, they bow in the middle, adding weight at one end will have little difference.

All in all it sounds to me as if you maybe better of speaking to Propshaft clinic in Bradford. Sit down before you ask about price tho

Thanks Andy

You're a fair punter

I'm sitting down. This will be a Christmas present from her indoors - bang goes the IPOD ;-(

I took the prop off this morning. There is a line on the male shaft that coincides with the female shaft grease point. Any other combination will fit but the shaft will only slide with great effort applied. It slides up and down with ease in the correct position.... but when I twist it, I can hear grease squishing between the splines - too much movement methinks!

You live and learn with Landies. I've managed to isolate the 'slack' in my drivetrain though, by driving with only the rear prop on - looks like the rear diff or the shafts are letting me down. I've got the original 1988 TD clutch pedal which is stiffer than the same year Porsche 911! I wonder if you can fit a softer one?

Jamesyboy said:

There is a line on the male shaft that coincides with the female shaft grease point. Any other combination will fit but the shaft will only slide with great effort applied. It slides up and down with ease in the correct position.... but when I twist it, I can hear grease squishing between the splines - too much movement methinks!

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I must have a dirty mind :doh:

Well I hope your prop works as well as mine, Minty ;-)

Jamesyboy said:

Well I hope your prop works as well as mine, Minty ;-)

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