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Old Nov 22, 2009 | 07:02 PM
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ok so i just rebuilt my rear end and put it back under the truck...i have a weird problem with the driveshaft not going back in. its as if its to long but all my center pins are lined up, the yolk is set all the way and the slip yolk slides together all the way. the truck has a 4in superlift on it. also i have had the driveshaft out before with no problems of getting back in before. any help is appreciated and thanks in advance.
 
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Old Nov 22, 2009 | 08:06 PM
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Old Nov 22, 2009 | 10:18 PM
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This is a dumb question, but is the rearend in the correct location on the springs? You stated the yoke is set correctly in the housing. How much space do you have between the housing and the collar?
 
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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 11:47 AM
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The plastic yolk seal is maybe 1/16" away from the housing. The axle is all lined up with the center bolts also my shims are in the correct position.
 
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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 10:30 PM
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Is the truck jacked up by the frame or by the rear end housing?
 
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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 11:16 PM
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jack stands where actually under the leaf springs...idk what it was but i decided to drop it back down then just put it right back up and the driveshaft went in. i guess it was just some of my bad luck cause i cant ever just get anything done the first time. runs nice and smooth now im happy with it again.
 
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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 11:33 PM
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That is definitely strange. I am happy for you that it went together though. If it went right in, you wouldn't have a funny story to tell.LOL
 
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