Driveshaft balance on MH

[RichardT]

Check this out, it is an active balancing system for the driveshaft.
Has anyone had any experiance with these?
How much does it cost to get the driveshaft balanced professionally?
I am doing u-joints and the carrier baering this week as well as fluid change in diff, new shocks all around, new dampner, wheel bearings etc...
and came across this.



http://www.balancemasters.com/driveshaftdesc.html

[swebster]

Richard,
Uhg - been there done that on the bearings, u-joints, shocks and bearings....not a lot of fun but what a difference!

I am still chasing vibrations out of my drivetrain. I think it's isolated to a loosening output shaft from the transmission. This device sounds good but I'd like to hear from someone who's used it. The website leaves a lot to be desired.

One thing I've noticed since doing all of the same things is that all the noises, creaks, rattles and groans from the suspension/drivetrain are gone but now I can hear all of the noises, creaks, rattles and groans from inside the coach - kind of like that "whack a mole" game at the county fair.

[74Argosy24MH]

Originally Posted by richardt

How much does it cost to get the driveshaft balanced professionally?

$230 to get one shortened, balanced, 3 new u joints and a carrier bearing. I thought that was a steal considering I paid $180 for 1 U joint to be replaced last spring on a SOB.

FWIW, it was a 1990 P32 chassis and had inverted torx head bolts on the rear axle caps. If you have one around this age check the bolts before you end up in a jam and have to fork out big bucks for a simple job.

John

[Chuck]

My brother-in-law is a machinist that specializes in drive-line and truck axle repair. just "balancing" the driveshaft takes him about 5-10 minutes. I can't believe he charges much for the service...I've seen him do it a hundred times...fairly simple operation. but the machine costs an arm and a leg, I guess. I can find out how much, if you're interested.