Driveshaft rubbing on y-pipe
05-09-2006, 03:12 AM
#1
Driveshaft rubbing on y-pipe I replaced my 3" chromemolyl driveshaft with a 3.5" aluminum one, and I am prety sure it is rubbing. I didn't notice until after I drove it for about 5 miles or so, and when I got to my driveway I just turned the car off while it was still rolling and I could hear something rubbing. Since its the only thing I changed, and it is slightly bigger, I am 99% sure it is rubbing. What do you guys do to get more clearance from the y-pipe? I am thinking I can take a crowbar and try to push it aside as much as possible, but its welded together, so I dont think it will budge much if any. What do you guys think? thanks
05-09-2006, 10:49 AM
#2
Your choices seem to be, undo the welds and adjust the pipe, or heat the area of the pipe that is hitting and then dent it with a BFH, or maybe a little of both. Or you could go back to the stock drive shaft 
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If you undo the welds with a die grinder, be careful not to damage the pipes.
Assess the situation, the decision is yours.
.If you undo the welds with a die grinder, be careful not to damage the pipes.
Assess the situation, the decision is yours.
