Well driveshaft #2 strikes out!!!!!

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09-23-2010, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by fast84

Yes they broke the exact same way. Put the new heavier made 3.5" steel shaft in today and cruised up to bout 90. It was good and smooth but lost my nerve. I figured I better ride a while before I destroy $400!!!!!LOL. Btw, the other 2 were factory one piece STEEL.

HUMMMMMMM makes you wonder!!

better luck with the new one!!

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09-23-2010, 07:53 PM

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What is your pinion angle? My built 3.5 steel DS broke because I didn't have shims and hotchkins drop springs were too soft.

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09-26-2010, 01:19 PM

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Not sure what the pinion angle is. It's all factory except with 2" shackles. The first time it didn't even have shackles. Go figure.

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09-26-2010, 08:57 PM

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I feel you bro.. Im actually on my 3rd BUild shaft- . . if you pinion angle is off- your going to keep breaking them 100+ . . i a havent floor it.. until i get my pinion angle corrected..