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Old 07-27-2016, 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Frank Reiner View Post
Clemson:

As you have noted, you do not feel comfortable changing either the transmission or rear axle yokes.
Given that, the simple solution is, per both mach4 and dude99, to use the front splined piece of the driveline from the 617 engine/trans package, and the remainder of the driveline that is original to the SE chassis.

I would not mix driveshaft sections. If you have ever dealt with trying to iron out driveshaft vibration problems, you wouldn't advise this. I have and believe me it isn't fun.

That locknut and flange is about as simple as it gets. It's only a nut and measuring the turning friction beforehand.
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