Propshafts
Spicer propshafts offer the widest range of angle options and torque capacities — from 700 to 7,000 Nm — to enhance the performance and efficiency of the world’s largest and smallest vehicles. With one-, two-, or three-piece configurations, joints, end-fittings, material, and welding options, each propshaft can be easily customized to accommodate specific packaging requirements and design challenges. Delivering more torque in a smaller package, Spicer propshafts are precision engineered to reduce driveline weight and are expertly balanced for a smoother, quieter ride.
Joint Options
- Single Cardan – Snap ring retention for easier service
- Double Cardan – Ideal for off-road applications
- Centered and Staked – Maximum efficiency, 3 percent lighter than competing products
- Flexible Coupling - For use with rigid beam axles to absorb impact and shock forces in RWD and sport performance applications
- Fixed Constant Velocity - Double offset, tripod, or rzeppa styles available
- Plunging Constant Velocity - Cross groove and direct pinion mount available
Tube Options
Multiple tube options for propshafts, available in either steel or aluminum, help increase vehicle safety, crash ratings, and strength.
Splined Plunging
- Longer slip area with lower slip force
- Enables longer collapse of propshaft
- Available with any universal joint type or material
Swaged
- Reduced swing diameter
- Compact packaging
- Optimal critical speed
- Easy access to end-fitting fasteners
- Reduces complexity
Dana offers a wide variety of end-fittings for propshafts with wear-resistant coatings to maximize durability.
- Tube Yoke
- Flange Yoke
- End Yoke
- Yoke Shaft
- Slip Yoke
- Friction Welding – Reduces propshaft run out on aluminum or steel tubes
- Magnetic Impelled Arc Welding – Permits lower initial propshaft imbalance to improve ride quality
- Metal Inert Gas Welding – Durable, proven method for welding aluminum and steel