Is my drive shaft too short? Look at pic.
08-22-2007, 10:29 PM
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Is my drive shaft too short? Look at pic. Just got my ford 9 in installed and I think my drive shaft is too short. My transmission is also leaking fluid now.
08-23-2007, 07:03 AM
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If you've operated awhile like that I would think you have a vibe issue as well as a leaker. Since the yokes are not heat threated I would expect that yo may have work into the spline with that scant engagemnt- I would get a new yoke. You may be kucky and the rear bushing and seal is ok after you get the shaft length fixed.
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https://ls1tech.com/forums/manual-transmission/773048-how-much-should-d-s-move-around-trans.html
does it move like that?
does it move like that?
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That looks a little short to me. When I bought my new driveshaft, I was told you want it to be 3/4" - 1" from being bottomed out against the tranny. My PST shaft is 1" longer than stock and is 3/4" from bottoming out against the tranny. Car is a M6 and has a 9" in it also. Hope that helps.
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Originally Posted by tamikews6
Just got my ford 9 in installed and I think my drive shaft is too short. My transmission is also leaking fluid now.
