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Old 01-08-2016, 04:36 PM
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Ok, car in the air, time for the fun.

First question. I see mention that I *should* replace the flex discs for the driveshaft, and I see some people saying I *need* to. Are they really one time use?
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Old 01-08-2016, 04:48 PM
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Ok, car in the air, time for the fun.

First question. I see mention that I *should* replace the flex discs for the driveshaft, and I see some people saying I *need* to. Are they really one time use?
If it were me, I'd first go by their age- if they are 5 yrs old or older, replace them. If they are younger, check for cracks or other signs of distress. If all looks ok, reuse.

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Old 01-08-2016, 04:50 PM
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Ok, car in the air, time for the fun.

First question. I see mention that I *should* replace the flex discs for the driveshaft, and I see some people saying I *need* to. Are they really one time use?
No, they should be replaced when they start to show signs of cracking or other deterioration. You might be referring to the bolts/nuts, which some say are single use. It's a point of personal preference with the recommendation likely due to attorneys. I, for example, would never say publicly that I may have reused mine on occasion
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