Does anyone know of a drive shaft balancer in FL? I was dumb enough to seperate the two parts without marking them.

Thanks alot

Call any place that deals with 4x4 trucks. Those guys are always having driveshaft work done and would know the local shops.

I don't know what model/year you have, but on my '87 there's a single raised rib on the yoke, and on the mating part there are two raised ribs, I believe you simply line them up.

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Mine is a 1984 300d, I thought the shaft could be put toghether wrong. Does anyone know for shure? I allso hammered in a new tail bushing. I was wondering if that new bushing could be the issue.

Thanks for your help guys.

I think you are supposed to line up the ears on the ends of the shaft where the rubber donut attaches and that usually is enough. I don't know about the bushing you speak of. I have never replaced one.

If you think it might be the problem maybe you should post a picture for us.

Tom W

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If you have an 84 driveshaft, it should be factory marked. It is hard to describe how they marked them- there is a decent pic of it in the FSM.

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