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Front Drive Shaft Install Help in Indy!!

Old Feb 5, 2011 | 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by HARDTRAILZ
If you need help or a ride if you take to westside place...let me know I am on the westside.
Thanks for the offer! I decided to go with a Coast 1310 from Northridge4x4. It should be here next Wed. I'm going to try and tackle it myself.
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Old Feb 6, 2011 | 01:04 PM
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from experience of doing it yourself, have someone there to help you. The process will go alot smoother and you wont be saying fuck so much.

The driveshafts are truly a pain in the ass imo.
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Old Feb 7, 2011 | 07:25 PM
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Thanks for all the offers. I might take you guys up on it. As of right now I'm planning on doing it on this Sat. I have a small garage, but it's also my gym. I can only get the jeep in halfway.
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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 06:57 AM
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Lol yeah I put on my dual ss when it was 5 degrees out.
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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 07:08 AM
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I had Accurate rebuild/build my driveshafts in my f350 diesel. Expensive - but they are still smooth and quiet! Wheres everyone live? I'm out in the country between Avon/Danville.
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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 07:35 PM
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For those of you who have done this before dealing with the front pinion nut. Did you just torque it down to 160 and call it good? I don't have a inch torque wrench.
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 05:11 AM
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OK here I go. Getting ready to start the install.
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 06:27 AM
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Yes we just torqued the nut down. I asked the same question when i did the rear. I was nervous for months as the directions kept talking about backlash and shit and I had no clue as to what they were talking about.
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 09:22 AM
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ok it's finished. It took me about 2 hours total. I gave it a test drive up to 55 mph and no vibration as of yet I'll post pics later to get your guys opinion on the angle.
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 05:57 PM
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Good to hear. I've been running my coast for about 6 months and have had no vibrations at all.
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