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Can someone tell me whats going on here? I know this shouldn't be like this and I think it happened when me and my dad were putting on the leafs in the front:
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This would be an 8" suspension lift. One more thing before I go mess with the shaft, the directions say to "clearance grind" the shaft if needed. What does it mean by "clearance grind"?
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Originally posted by Big Red 250
On a similar note, I have an 8" suspension lift and didn't replace my driveshafts. I don't really like the angle of the front shaft. What can I do to improve it?
On a similar note, I have an 8" suspension lift and didn't replace my driveshafts. I don't really like the angle of the front shaft. What can I do to improve it?
Hope this helps.
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Originally posted by bmlang
This would be an 8" suspension lift. One more thing before I go mess with the shaft, the directions say to "clearance grind" the shaft if needed. What does it mean by "clearance grind"?
This would be an 8" suspension lift. One more thing before I go mess with the shaft, the directions say to "clearance grind" the shaft if needed. What does it mean by "clearance grind"?
Shouldn't need to modify your shafts for a 8" lift.
You should be able to remove the yoke from the diff and slide it back onto the splines.
I have no problem with my angles on mine, and I plow snow in the winter with no problems, usually running in 4x4 24-7.
Clearance grind?? well the only thing I can think of is grinding the areas of the yoke if it were to much of an angle and there was binding.
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Originally posted by bmlang
This would be an 8" suspension lift. One more thing before I go mess with the shaft, the directions say to "clearance grind" the shaft if needed. What does it mean by "clearance grind"?
This would be an 8" suspension lift. One more thing before I go mess with the shaft, the directions say to "clearance grind" the shaft if needed. What does it mean by "clearance grind"?
I also think you should have your front shaft lengthened with an 8" lift.
Hope this helps.
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when i went up to eight inches, i had to have my shaft lengthened.... i think it was lengthened six inches so i could brag i had eight.
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oh... wait, i was thinking about the other thing.... geez, these shaft lengthening issues are confusing!!!
upon eight, my front was lengthened one and a half inches. rear was fine.
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oh... wait, i was thinking about the other thing.... geez, these shaft lengthening issues are confusing!!!
upon eight, my front was lengthened one and a half inches. rear was fine.
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If the drive shaft cam apart, make sure that you line up the universal joints so they match, front to back or you will twist the daylights out of your driveshaft.
Also, if the angle on that universal is such that you have to clearance grind the yoke, you are probably going to go through universals more frequently.
Also, if the angle on that universal is such that you have to clearance grind the yoke, you are probably going to go through universals more frequently.
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Hey, its all good. Thanks guys for the input. All we did was take the yoke off and slide it back on. Thanks YETI for the input! Truck is now done 
I'll get some pics out as soon as I get some
I'll get some pics out as soon as I get some