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think i need a longer driveshaft..


sickomode

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hi everyone i need some advice/help! 2000 3.0 5spd. swapped in a 8.8 4.11 limited slip rear end, and installed f31 deaver 10 leaf pck. everything went smooth until a few months of part time daily driving when my driveshaft started slipping out. added a pinion angle and went to buckle everything up again, but it doesnt line up right and rear end looks way too far forward. i have a heavy duty alum driveshaft that is 45.5 inches, and ive come to the conclusion that i might need a longer one. its way too far off for a spacer of any kind, and i dont want it to keep happening, but im also not quite certain if thats it of if im just having a brain fart? if anyone has any input that would be really appreciated!
 


sickomode

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open to recommendations on HD alum driveshafts
 

scotts90ranger

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Not sure what might be going on, that sounds like the length of the driveshaft on my '90, yours isn't a long bed is it? If anything my driveshaft is too long as it bottomed out from axle wrap before I added a traction bar...
 

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