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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 04:10 PM
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Is this even possible to do while maintaining the structure of the driveshaft.

It seem it need atleast a half a inch or so more in the trans. The front slip yoke wobbles and I know it is not supposed to wobble to this extent, plus the output shaft seal is leaking

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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 04:44 PM
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You can't lengthen a driveshaft.
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Old Jan 29, 2012 | 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by MUSTANGBRKR02
You can't lengthen a driveshaft.
Technically you can! Convert to bolt on yoke at the tranny and install a slip yoke in the shaft! I did that one time and you end up with a stronger system overall without having to buy a whole new set-up if your current set-up is within spec. You can also just have them install a whole new tube if your existing yokes/u-joints are in good condition.

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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 10:35 AM
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Just take the shaft to a real drive shaft shop. They will just cut off the ends and replace the tube. It's not rocket science. They do it every day.

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