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Old Mar 25, 2013 | 02:24 PM
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Do you guys know anybody that does balanacing?

Im taking two Driveshafts from a Extended cab silverado and making driveshafts for my samurai.
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Old Mar 25, 2013 | 02:38 PM
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Most any reputable d/s shop can handle that. You might look for a shop in your area. If you don't have one, I can get you the contact info for the shop I use here in D/FW. But I would have to believe that there is one not too far from you.

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Old Mar 25, 2013 | 03:02 PM
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you most driveshaft places will make you one for 300 bucks
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Old Mar 25, 2013 | 03:10 PM
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oh theres one a couple miles from my work.. but i dont trust them after my buddy got let go.
and i need two driveshafts for the project and dont want to spend $600+ in it.
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Old Mar 25, 2013 | 03:27 PM
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oh theres one a couple miles from my work.. but i dont trust them after my buddy got let go.
and i need two driveshafts for the project and dont want to spend $600+ in it.
there a place out of chicago here that can do a chrome moly shaft rated a 1000+ for 350 bucks
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Old Mar 25, 2013 | 03:29 PM
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check them out give call worth a shot have it done right.
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Old Mar 25, 2013 | 03:33 PM
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Ive got to have a slip in the shaft so i know thats gonna add a bunch. ill check them out tho, thanks.
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Old Mar 25, 2013 | 04:59 PM
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what every driveshaft you need is around that price. They do all my driveshaft 3 1/2 inch chromemoly its a good deal and it high speed rated and balanced.
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