Goldwing trike / Jag rear Question???

[namsgt1946]

Hello Guys!! New to site so here is first issue. I am trikeing my 2000 Wing and am using a Jaguar IRS rear. Should I position drive (pumkin) in center of chassis or offset it couple of inches to the right to minimize driveshaft angle? I figure I could compensate for the axle fulcrum difference with air pressure as I am using HD Roadking shocks and could pressure individually. Have plenty if fab skills so either way is no issue. All thots appreciated-------Thanks!!!

 

[Gorilla]

welcome aboard. I would keep the offset as small as possible less strain on the u-joints.

 

[tfdeputydawg]

Strongly recommend the differential be place directly in line w/the drive shaft.
That is the way major conversion manufacturer's are building now.
There is a big failure rate on the offset CSC conversions being discussed on another board right now! CSC change to in line diff's in 2007(I think) and now failures on the old model are showing up!

 

[Charlie]

Keep it inline and have the one side shortened to keep wheels in the rite spot

 

[skip20]

Been building a GL1500 using the early model Jag IRS.
You can see my build on this forum.
1993 Honda GL1500Se Trike build - Goldwing Technical Forum - Forums - Steve Saunders Goldwing Forums
This will give you an idea on how to shorten the rear end & mount it.
I also build the body for Trikes
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[Marty]

the jag rear I used is designed with a one inch offset to the right from the factory for tourque. The driveshaft is five inches long and made from the stock jag shaft cut down.
The jag rear is a dana 44 based design, if you want a custom cover the dana 44 covers bolt right on. I just changed to an aluminum deep finned polished cover and afco coilover adjustable shocks (had original jag shocks and they sagged about 2 inches and doubled up they were too stiff). The afco make for a smoother ride and cornering improved as well, tad pricey but worth it. they are available at speedway motors