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Old Apr 21, 2007 | 03:47 AM
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hey guys. i just installed a ford 9 from moser in my 95 TA. as i was ready to pu thte driveshaft in i noticed it is about 3/4 inch too long. i thought that stock DS was supposed to work with the direct bolt in moser 9. if anyone could tell me why my stock one wont fit lemme know. and also wher can i get one that will fit
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Old Apr 21, 2007 | 04:11 AM
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I don't know about any direct fit shafts, but getting your old one re-sized is a piece of cake.

Pull open your phone book and look for a drive-line service in your area. You will need to take a measurement (ask them how they prefer you to measure-ie, from the tip of the trans to the yoke of the diff...etc) and take them the shaft. They will re-size and balance it.

I have had a lot of shafts re-sized, its no big deal at all, and not very expensive.

However...what is interesting is I put a 9" in my 69 LS1 Camaro. My driveshaft measurement was exactly the same with the 9" and the original 10 bolt. There are many different 9" carriers as well, so who knows what you ran into here.
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Old Apr 21, 2007 | 04:46 AM
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It is probably because you have the rear unloaded. Put the car on the ground, or jack the rear up, and then the stock driveshaft should fit. Bob
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Old Apr 21, 2007 | 04:50 AM
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running the stock alum. d/s on my 35th with the currie 9in.no problem here.
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Score another one for Bob at Exotic.
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but when you put the car on the ground under a load the DS will go in to the tranny. and as of now with the rear not loaded the DS dont fit. i am trying to figure that BS out. what is the length on the shaft you used from outside of ear to ear
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Old Apr 21, 2007 | 04:09 PM
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Mine fits perfect.....
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well mine doesnt fit and thats what this thread is kinda about. why some peoples fit and mine doesnt. i am thinking about getting a DS made just for the fact i know i will need one becuase or the power and i am going to spend 150 to get mine shortened. anyone know some places that sell either carbon fiber or aluminum ones that are 1000hp rated.
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Old Apr 23, 2007 | 05:46 AM
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Originally Posted by pyronotic138
well mine doesnt fit and thats what this thread is kinda about. why some peoples fit and mine doesnt. i am thinking about getting a DS made just for the fact i know i will need one becuase or the power and i am going to spend 150 to get mine shortened. anyone know some places that sell either carbon fiber or aluminum ones that are 1000hp rated.
http://www.exoticperformanceplus.com....html?item=541
Standard length PST 3.5" aluminum 1200 hp rating.

http://www.exoticperformanceplus.com....html?item=827
Custom length with diagram to show where to measure. Bob
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ordered one from exotic
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Old Apr 24, 2007 | 05:03 PM
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are you not pushing the DS yoke into the tranny far enough? You may think it is too far in there, but then you unload the rear, it should fit perfect. you also may have to get a conversion u-joint if you changes your rear yolk size... other than that, it should fit perfectly. mine does
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Old Apr 27, 2007 | 12:07 AM
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k for one. you put the rear under load or in my car back on the ground it pushes the rear up making a shorter distance from tranny to rear meaning the shaft goes into the tranny more. in my car like i explained. when the car is up in the air (unloaded rear) the driveshaft has about 1/8 inch of clearance for it to slip into the tranny. and i know any driveshaft while unloaded on these cars should have at least 3/4 inch clearance.
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ordered one from exotic
Thanks, I appreciate it! Bob
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i called exotic and talked to bob and bought one from him. worked with me great and whatnot. great support also. and the warranty is unbeatable. thanks EPP. cant wait till i get it
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i called exotic and talked to bob and bought one from him. worked with me great and whatnot. great support also. and the warranty is unbeatable. thanks EPP. cant wait till i get it
Thanks, have a great weekend! Bob
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put my driveshaft in and it is a perfect fit. also great support from bob at EPP. thanks
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