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Novak vs. AA D18 Intermediate Shaft Kit

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Howard Eisenhauer, Jun 11, 2004.

  1. Howard Eisenhauer

    Howard Eisenhauer Administrator Staff Member

    It looks like I'm going to have to replace Tonka's transfer case due to a broken mounting tab from the accident. As I'll have to tear down the replacement to check it out & replace whatever & as those &$%(# needle bearings whining away bug me I'm considering either the Novak or AA intermediate shaft upgades.

    Anybody have any recommendations/comments/rants/raves on either one of these?

    Thanks,

    Howard.
     
    Howard Eisenhauer, Jun 11, 2004
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  2. DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

    I would go with Novak because they are just excellent to work with.
     
    DanStew, Jun 12, 2004
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  3. Rob C

    Rob C Member

    I'll second what Dan said....Novak. They had great customer service and even a mechanical idiot like me did the replacement without too much trouble. :shock:
     
    Rob C, Jun 12, 2004
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  4. Bob

    Bob Member

    I'd go with the Novak kit. Excellent parts and service. I finished rebuilding the D18 with the Novak kit about a month ago.
     
    Bob, Jun 12, 2004
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  5. blevisay

    blevisay Oh Noooooooooooooooo! Staff Member

    Novak!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Done 1 month myself!
     
    blevisay, Jun 13, 2004
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  6. nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

    Go with the Novak. Erik is great to deal with. Also, the AA kit, I assume you mean the tapered bearing conversion, requires machine work to the case if I remember correctly and shimming. Keep it simple and serviceable. You'll be much happier in the long run. Nickmil.
     
    nickmil, Jun 14, 2004
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  7. lynn

    lynn Time machine / Early CJ5 HR Rep Staff Member

    Novak. Their intermediate shaft with the o-rings works great.
     
    lynn, Jun 14, 2004
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  8. blevisay

    blevisay Oh Noooooooooooooooo! Staff Member

    The O rings bother me.....where were they suposed to go?
     
    blevisay, Jun 14, 2004
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  9. lynn

    lynn Time machine / Early CJ5 HR Rep Staff Member

    Novak's premium intermediate shaft is machined to accept o-rings at each end of the shaft. Each o-ring location is designed to mate with the case, providing a better, leakproof seal between the shaft and the case. Works for me :)
    You didn't put them on?
    Wait, you don't have the 1 1/4" shaft, do you? I'm thinking (but not sure) that only their premium 1 1/4" shaft gets the o-rings...
     
    lynn, Jun 14, 2004
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  10. Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    The Novak 1 and 1/8 " shaft has o-rings too. Billy, didn't you get the Novak shaft? Seems like I'm remembering you measured yours and it's the 1 and 1/4"?
     
    Glenn, Jun 14, 2004
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  11. JohnyJeep

    JohnyJeep BLOWING A XING NEAR U@2AM

    Howard,
    Go with Novak. Try to get in touch with Eric directly. He gave a bunch of us board members a discount not to long ago. Maybe he can still hook you up. you can email him at eric@novak.com. Tell him your a member of earlycj5.com. ;)
     
    JohnyJeep, Jun 16, 2004
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  12. H8PAVMNT

    H8PAVMNT Rub his head for luck

    :shock:

    Tell me that you're kidding. . . .


    Lynn get the Jeep card puncher out. We might have to punch Billy's card twice.
    ______________________________________________

    Go for Novak. Support our fellow ecj5.com members if you can. Plus they are the best parts/service for our little 'early's'
     
    H8PAVMNT, Jun 16, 2004
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  13. Project71-5

    Project71-5 BACON

    The o-rings are nice, but mine got kinda chewed up because of the tight fit between the case and the shaft. So for good measure I out some RTV around the shaft where it meets the case. Its sealed great at the shaft, but it still leaks elsewhere :rofl:
     
    Project71-5, Jun 16, 2004
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  14. jzeber

    jzeber Well-Known Member 2022 Sponsor

    Novak or AA

    I agree with everyone here, Novak is great to deal with!
     
    jzeber, Jun 18, 2004
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