I am by no means a mechanic. I have done some basic stuff on my ride so far. Plugs and wires w/out pulling the intake manifold. I am in this for the learning. I plan on keeping this car for a while. In a year or so it will not be my daily driver. I always did the work on my Tacoma. I am willing to learn and you guys have been great so far. I am in Greenville, as far as eastern NC. I am in Boone every few months.

 

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Its my thought that those who rebuild their own drive shaft are those Chevy hilly billy pickup truck drivers that you see at the side of the road with their drive shaft hanging down. But power to the people.
The centering ball took two tries to get it right for the drive line shop I took mine to. And that is a guy who does them all day long. So I know its not an easy job. I have heard a slide hammer is your friend. If you hear a grinding about 100 miles after you rebuild it, then your centering ball is not set right. And this drive line ship was recommend by 3 mechanics and Angies List, so I know they do good work.

 

x2 I am with Boss, it's not an easy job. Most every build thread I have read from the guys who have done it themselves said they would not do it again.
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Well, I didn't think it was that bad if you have the equipment and the tools. The U-joints are gravy. The ball can be a pain, but it's not that bad. My propshaft was in pretty good shape though, only had one cap give me trouble. Ended up busting it up with an air hammer.

 

It's easy with the right tools, and experience helps. You need the right slide hammer otherwise you are just farting against a thunderstorm. I've done many drive shafts for civilian, agricultural and military vehicles, the Disco one is not that difficult.

 

So I have been looking online for a new drive shaft. From every angle I have seen it there is no nipple. For regular everyday driving, I love Mud, and some trail ridding (no crazy off road), what shaft should I buy? I found a Tom Woods site today.

 

I think the Tom Woods is the most popular.

 

I think you are crazy to buy a new shaft, just have yours serviced. It's your money...

 

x2 with Bundu! Do it yourself, its not that hard and you will learn about your truck.