Source for REAR driveshaft?
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Source for REAR driveshaft?
My 85 short bed has the driveshaft with the joints at each end and a slip joint on the transfer case side.
I tried greasing it but it has too much play in the splines...I can find front driveshaft but nobody lists a rear.
Is the only option a rebuilt shaft? Anyone know what something like that would cost?
I tried greasing it but it has too much play in the splines...I can find front driveshaft but nobody lists a rear.
Is the only option a rebuilt shaft? Anyone know what something like that would cost?
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My 85 short bed has the driveshaft with the joints at each end and a slip joint on the transfer case side.
I tried greasing it but it has too much play in the splines...I can find front driveshaft but nobody lists a rear.
Is the only option a rebuilt shaft? Anyone know what something like that would cost?
I tried greasing it but it has too much play in the splines...I can find front driveshaft but nobody lists a rear.
Is the only option a rebuilt shaft? Anyone know what something like that would cost?
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Yes, exactly that...she's wallowed out lol.
I have located a shop that I will call.
The pinion nut was backed off also. I tightened that up while holding the flange from turning. Feels like some play inside so I'm thinking it needs rebuilt or replaced too.
I have located a shop that I will call.
The pinion nut was backed off also. I tightened that up while holding the flange from turning. Feels like some play inside so I'm thinking it needs rebuilt or replaced too.
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Make sure you tighten that pinion nut pretty tight. If it's noisy after that you are right, you might have a pinion bearing damaged in there.
When the shop repairs the driveshaft, see if they have a rubber boot to go over the slip joint area. If they don't, I have gone to the store and bought one of those colored shock boots, and used it with wire ties to cover the splined area and the slip yoke. Keep the grease in and the dirt and water out, and it will last a long time. The factory did have a boot on it originally.
When the shop repairs the driveshaft, see if they have a rubber boot to go over the slip joint area. If they don't, I have gone to the store and bought one of those colored shock boots, and used it with wire ties to cover the splined area and the slip yoke. Keep the grease in and the dirt and water out, and it will last a long time. The factory did have a boot on it originally.
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The play I feel is in the rotation...like it will turn so far and then if you grab it you can turn a bit further before wheels start to spin.
Mot sure if that means bearing or gears are shot, but it doesn't hum...just clunks a bit when changing direction.
Since I've done the rebuilt motor, new clutch and good tranny and transfer case, the driveshaft and rear end are the last on my "must do" list before I start driving it.
Mot sure if that means bearing or gears are shot, but it doesn't hum...just clunks a bit when changing direction.
Since I've done the rebuilt motor, new clutch and good tranny and transfer case, the driveshaft and rear end are the last on my "must do" list before I start driving it.
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The play I feel is in the rotation...like it will turn so far and then if you grab it you can turn a bit further before wheels start to spin.
Mot sure if that means bearing or gears are shot, but it doesn't hum...just clunks a bit when changing direction.
Since I've done the rebuilt motor, new clutch and good tranny and transfer case, the driveshaft and rear end are the last on my "must do" list before I start driving it.
Mot sure if that means bearing or gears are shot, but it doesn't hum...just clunks a bit when changing direction.
Since I've done the rebuilt motor, new clutch and good tranny and transfer case, the driveshaft and rear end are the last on my "must do" list before I start driving it.
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My neighbor who builds engines recommended a guy in Greensburg to me.
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We will see how bad it feels after I get a new driveshaft on it.
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