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can you tell me if these look like the stock Drive Shafts?

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Old 07-19-2009 | 05:13 PM
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not sure if they are the originals or not, i'm getting a vibration around 20-40mph when accelerating only. i think it could be the drive shaft but not sure. let me know if you think these are the originals, if so i know they suck and need to be replaced. they look original to me.

front drive shaft connection to transfer case



read drive shaft connection to transfer case

 
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Old 07-19-2009 | 05:19 PM
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Old 07-19-2009 | 05:21 PM
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yeah... thats what i thought.. damn POS....
 
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Old 07-19-2009 | 05:38 PM
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You dont need to replace them just rebuild them.
 
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Old 07-19-2009 | 05:44 PM
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got any recommendations for where to get the parts? i searched rover north and AB and couldnt find a good kit. would it just have to be piece by piece?
 
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Old 07-19-2009 | 05:58 PM
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If you only have 1 grease fitting on that front shaft, it is original. You can order the parts anywhere but if you haven't rebuilt a double cardon drive shaft before, your's is not one to practice on. Find a drive line shop, tranny shop or someone who has done lots of them before, make sure they replace both the u-joint with greasable one and a new centering ball kit.
 
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Old 07-19-2009 | 06:14 PM
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The parts list is on the forum somewhere, sorry but I dont know where.
You can buy the u-joints and centering ball at NAPA, ~70 in total for parts. Thats 2 u-joints and the centering ball.
But I agree with Mike, take the truck to a driveline shop and have it done, ~$200.
 
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Old 07-19-2009 | 06:22 PM
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thanks Mike, helpful as always. will start asking around for local shops with good reps. gotta get it done soon, wouldnt want the transfer case or tranny being destroyed.
 
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Old 07-19-2009 | 06:48 PM
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If you want to upgrade you could order a beefy driveshaft from Tom Woods for $365 shipped.

P.s. Not sure what your name means, but I'm an alum of the Western KY Hilltoppers.
 
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Old 07-19-2009 | 07:17 PM
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Look for 344 Precision u-joints and a 617 centering ball kit, or cross reference them over to Spicer.
 


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