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Question U-Joint weight question

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Building Q&A / FAQ' started by Arazok, Mar 26, 2018.

  1. Arazok

    Arazok Member

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    Hi,
    I would like to know, if a "standard" U-joint from a car is able to carry the weight of approx. 100 kg / 220 lbs?

    Do I have to take something special into account, when ordering a U joint for my project ?

    cheers,
    Arazok
    Arazok, Mar 26, 2018
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  2. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    A car U-joint will easily carry many times that 100kg load.
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    noorbeast, Mar 26, 2018
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  3. dimandr

    dimandr New Member

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    Noorbeast, will you please provide some links where I can buy a U-joint for my rig. (In process of gathering parts, will post my process soon)
    I've got one from my friend, he is car mechanic but that one seems to be very massive and its actually not a U-joint it is Driveshaft.
    Thanks in advance.
    dimandr, Apr 2, 2018
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  4. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    You can buy an old car tailshaft cut it and weld a plate to it, or use a beefy steering shaft U-joint out of something like a Landrover, or as @Stephen Robotham did buy a brand new u-joint and flanges off the likes of ebay or online retailers: https://www.xsimulator.net/communit...t-mover-with-traction-loss.11774/#post-153649
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    noorbeast, Apr 2, 2018
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    dimandr, Apr 2, 2018
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