8.8 build
Well a quick call to PST confirmed what I had been thinking in that the spicer yoke for the 80e has to be balanced to the ds its being used with. This explains why I was getting vibratons at the big end of the track. I ordered a 3" steel ds to replace the ticking time bomb factory aluminum unit. I was also talked into swapping out the stock 8.8 flange type setup for a strange pinion yoke with 1350 joints. Hopefully that takes care of any driveline issues I have. 
did any of you other guys get a c-clip eliminator for it? or still running them? im putting new carbon clutch backs in it since they are so cheap and everything else is going to be apart anyway.
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From: Norn Iron
I first used the Moser C-Clip elims. They worked, but always leaked just a little...never a real problem. Did go through a couple of sets over the years though.
Eventually after twisting shafts I moved to Mark Williams shafts and their C-Clip elims. Definitely a much better product and price reflects that.
Wouldnt have any problem using the Mosers though, they did work fine. Apparently Strange make a decent setup too although I've never seen those.
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From: 1000 NE 29th Street Ft. Worth, TX 76106
JRENIGAR post shows what will be the biggest issue, making contact between floor and torque arm bracket. This was a huge issue with the stamped nine inch that customers did not care for. We had a customers vehicle in last week with the typical bashed floor from being dropped and stamped nine inch.
Last edited by StandardTrans&Gear; Oct 20, 2015 at 02:58 PM.
It is good to see you post in here to explain how off the torque arms are if they did not go through these steps and do it properly like you did. All though we can't get passed the fact that welding to cast isn't the best option.
Last edited by MidwestChassis2; Oct 20, 2015 at 02:47 PM.
FormerVendor
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From: 1000 NE 29th Street Ft. Worth, TX 76106
Welding cast iron is all in the preheat, welding technique and electrode selection.
LOL - The aftermarket TA bracket I had on my 10-bolt dented the floorpan before I installed my 8.8. I'm going from memory here but I recall the TA ended up about 3/8" (towards the driver's side) farther out than the 10-bolt. One thing that helps the 8.8 in this regard is that the pinion is located farther to the right (off-center from the mid-point of the axles) than the 10-bolt.
"Welding cast iron is all in the preheat, welding technique and electrode selection." - Well said!
"Welding cast iron is all in the preheat, welding technique and electrode selection." - Well said!
