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Post by rs4stagea on Apr 9, 2019 11:22:59 GMT 12
hi,  i have got a nissan stagea rs4 that needs hoops for cert, i have been told i need two hoops from a cert guy due to being two piece but i have been reading that if there is a hanger bearing located behind a join i should only need the on on the front shaft. are you able to clarify this for me? cheers, Jonny |
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Post by Chris on Apr 9, 2019 17:01:45 GMT 12
hi, i have got a nissan stagea rs4 that needs hoops for cert, i have been told i need two hoops from a cert guy due to being two piece but i have been reading that if there is a hanger bearing located behind a join i should only need the on on the front shaft. are you able to clarify this for me? cheers, Jonny Hi Johnny - which end of that driveshaft is the front and which is the rear. Do you have a bigger picture? |
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Post by Chris on Apr 10, 2019 8:25:51 GMT 12
hi, i have got a nissan stagea rs4 that needs hoops for cert, i have been told i need two hoops from a cert guy due to being two piece but i have been reading that if there is a hanger bearing located behind a join i should only need the on on the front shaft. are you able to clarify this for me? cheers, Jonny Hi Jonny, to help answer this further, here is an excerpt from the Engine and Drivetrain Conversion Standard - specifically regarding drive shaft safety loops lvvta.org.nz/documents/standards/LVVTA_STD_Engine_&_Drive-train_Conversions.pdf (page 20 of the document)  It is important to note that driveshaft hanger bearings are only able to be considered in lieu of a safety loop when a: the hanger bearing is directly behind the forward most universal joint in a section of driveshaft b: the certifier must assess and be convinced that the hanger bearing will be effective and strong enough to contain the driveshaft if it was to become disengaged Also take a read through this Infosheet for the correct information for driveshaft safety loop construction lvvta.org.nz/documents/infosheets/LVVTA_Info_07-2016_Drive-shaft_Safety-loop_Requirements.pdf |
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