Came home to a surprise (TW DS)

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Aug 22, 2009 | 07:34 PM

#11

antichrist

Baja

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From: Georgia, USA

Do you do a lot of hard core off-roading? That's really the only reason to spend the big bucks on a TW or GBR propshaft. Or if you have over a 3" lift.

Aug 22, 2009 | 09:09 PM

#12

KBW

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Mudding

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dojet

I'm going to order a new shaft from them on Monday. I've read that some guys have had to have their new TW driveshaft balanced. That doesn't sound right to me. Did you notice any vibrations with it compared to the original?

Like I said above I got it up to 70 and it was completely smooth. My brakes from sitting several weeks were awful though...is that normal?

Aug 23, 2009 | 07:33 AM

#13

dojet

4th Gear

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From: Stamford, CT

Thanks for the info KBW. I'm glad to hear that it all went smooth for you.
I'll order one from TW tomorrow.
I don't do much off roading yet but I figured I would get a TW now and rebuild my original to keep as a spare.
I guess I'm a little intimidated by the rebuild but want to give it a shot anyway but without the pressure of actually needing the shaft.

Last edited by dojet; Aug 23, 2009 at 10:42 AM.

Aug 23, 2009 | 12:15 PM

#14

Spike555

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From: Grand Rapids MI

Quote:

Originally Posted by KBW

My brakes from sitting several weeks were awful though...is that normal?

Yes, your brake rotors were covered in rust and the noise was the rust being worn off.
Happens in hours if it is raining.
Just look through your rim and you can see the rust on the rotors if the truck has been sitting or 12 hours after it has been raining.