High Angle, Non-plunging CV joints

[jwindels]

I'm trying to design an IFS for a mixed onroad/offroad vehicle, and am looking for specs/sources for a high-angle, hubside CV joints. I'd prefer the Rzeppa style, rather than a double-cardan, but I haven't been able to find much through my searches; most applications seem to be for rear buggy or sandrails. I've heard that for the type I'm looking for, something in the area of 45 degrees is attainable, but I haven't been able to locate anything concrete. Does anyone have ideas or suggestions?
Thanks.

 

[GregLocock]

Yes, just over 45 degrees is attainable, I think I've seen some NTNs at 51.

Presumably you need to talk to the supplier.





Cheers

Greg Locock

SIGlease see FAQ731-376 for tips on how to make the best use of Eng-Tips.

 

[swall]

A standard CV joint from GKN is good to 47 degrees. Their undercut free CV joints are good to 50 degrees.

 

[DKirkham]

This is where we get our stuff:

GKN dealer in low and medium quantity

Fred Stanfest (really nice guy)

864-848-4744

http://www.kirkhammotorsports.com

 

[GregLocock]

And if you need really insane articulation angles use a double cardan. They aren't beautiful but they do work.




Cheers

Greg Locock

SIGlease see FAQ731-376 for tips on how to make the best use of Eng-Tips.

 

[vwhammer]

I remember coming across these guys about 5 or 6 years ago but never really heard much else from them.

http://www.cornay.com/index.cfm

However they are still in business.
They don't seem to have much listed on their website but they are saying that they will have a 50 degree CV joint available soon.

They could probably give you more info than I can.