With all the variations out there available to run
on a VW baja, sandrail, or buggy, we thought it would be helpful to some
if we broke down and measured several different CV joints commonly found used
for off road applications.
The CV line up pictured in order, consists of a Type 1 (Bug), a Type
4 (Porsche 924/944/VW Thing-181), Type 2 (Bus), and (separately pictured), the
Porsche 930. The measurements
are as accurate as I could get them, while holding the calipers and shooting the
pics at the same time. Data used for comparison only. -CC
Note:
The Type 1, 2, and 4 - CV spline count for the axle hole is 33.
The Porsche 930 - CV spline count for the axle hole is 28.
Another Note:
Recently I found a type 2 CV with larger bearings. This translated into
different cages and outer and inner mounts. The bearing slots are slightly
larger to match the ball size. If you have a box of disassembled type 2
CV's, you might want to keep that in mind. -MJ
Maximum Angularity for each CV is listed below
Type 1 is 12 degrees
Type 2 is 17 degrees
Type 4 is 22 degrees
930 is 25 degrees
Type 1 = 94mm
Type 4 = 100mm Type 2 = 100mm
930 = 108mm
Type 1 = 32.14mm Type 4
=34.02mm Type 2 = 32mm
930 = 40.19mm
Type 1 = 60.31mm Type 4 =
67.53mm Type 2 =
67.52mm 930 = 73.21
Type 1 = 49.86mm Type 4 =
55.93mm Type 2 = 55.93mm 930 = 59.89mm
Type 1 = 24mm
Type 4 = 28mm Type 2 = 28mm
930 = 28mm
Type 1 = 60.21mm Type 4 =
67.34mm Type 2 = 67.31mm 930 = 72.84mm
Type 1 = 28.53mm Type 4 =
32mm Type 2 = 35.95mm
930 = 36.80mm
Type 1 = 46.91mm Type 4 =
53.45mm Type 2 = 52.31mm 930 = 56.22mm
(15.90mm)
(17.5mm)
(20mm)
(22.22mm)
Type 1 =
.625" Type 4 =
.688" Type 2 = .787"
930 = .875"
