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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 04:05 PM
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my driveshaft has a 1310 yoke on it now, and it needs to to be 1330 with the new 9 inch rear im installing. can i trust the universal joint i should i have my driveshaft redone at universal joint in rutherford new jersey.
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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 04:20 PM
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The conversion joint will be fine. Certain vehicles have them stock, and they are just as strong as a regular joint. I wouldn't want to go through the trouble of having a driveshaft modified when you can use off the shelf parts to make it work.
Old Aug 29, 2008 | 05:10 PM
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I run conversion joints in my 700hp race car.. You shouldnt have a problem with them. Also cutting the flange off and welding it back on yourself is not advisable, some shops cant even do it right..
Old Aug 30, 2008 | 08:39 AM
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conversion joint it is. thanks
Old Sep 1, 2008 | 12:55 PM
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Dana/ Spicer a recommended u joint?
Old Sep 2, 2008 | 07:13 AM
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yes. spicer is the way to go, but you'll find the same ones all over the place. There are even ford racing conversion joints etc. With what I can see from your signature, you should be fine with any conversion joint sold at NPD etc as well

Kalli
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