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98 Camaro LS1 TH400 and mosr 9 inch

Can anyone tell me what length driveshaft they use with this combo?
I measured from the rear seal of the trans to the front of the pinion yoke and get 48.25, had a driveshaft made and it seems to me that its too long.
I Realize most combos are different, but is this in the ball park?
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That is how we measure them. The rear tires need to be on the ground to get an accurate measurement. Bob
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What type of yoke?
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I measured according to the diagram, using x = 48.25,
the rear end was jacked up though, is that a problem?

If you sold me a shaft, what would the length be?
or would you use my length "x = 48.25"?

I have to move the yoke in order to the driveshaft in,
drove the car and have a vibration, there might be 1/2 - 3/4
inch sticking out the tail shaft.

Thanks
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Originally Posted by ttoone
I measured according to the diagram, using x = 48.25,
the rear end was jacked up though, is that a problem?

If you sold me a shaft, what would the length be?
or would you use my length "x = 48.25"?

I have to move the yoke in order to the driveshaft in,
drove the car and have a vibration, there might be 1/2 - 3/4
inch sticking out the tail shaft.

Thanks
Yes, we would use the x dim if you supplied it. If the rear was jacked up by having a floorjack under the rear, or jackstands placed under the rear so the weight is on the rear, you will be okay on the measurement. You don't want to get a measurement with jackstands under the frame, with the rear hanging down without weight on it.

With weight on the rear, and the rear u joint straps removed, you need to be able to shove the driveshaft forward into the transmission 3/4 to 1 inch.

Hopefully this makes sense, I'm still on my first cup of coffee!!! Bob



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