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Old Dec 4, 2006 | 03:15 PM
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Greetings all-

-Project 68 is almost done! I have one quick question--its been a long time since I've dealt with a driveshaft-

-How much should it move from the front to the back when installed?? If I push it all the way forward (into the transmission) it takes 1/8" untill it reaches the rear diff yoke--is that good/ alright?

Any info would be awesome! Thanks all!
Old Dec 4, 2006 | 03:41 PM
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umm i am not sure but i know its small cause it has to allow for the variable geometric changes that occur when going over speed humps and other things in the road but i am not sure what it supposed to be but you could call a local garage and ask also
Old Dec 4, 2006 | 03:50 PM
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I just got off the phone with that, and a custom driveshaft shop said 1". Does that seem like a lot to anyone? I would have figured maybe 1/2" but 1" ?? Anyone have feedback??
Old Dec 5, 2006 | 12:04 AM
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1" sounds pretty close. If you only have 1/8" of play, you're going to be damaging your tranny, driveshaft, and rear end.
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I just got off the phone with that, and a custom driveshaft shop said 1". Does that seem like a lot to anyone? I would have figured maybe 1/2" but 1" ?? Anyone have feedback??
Old Dec 5, 2006 | 03:45 AM
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inland driveshaft told me i need 1' as well
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