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Old May 19, 2014 | 06:23 PM
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Besides Stan Hopkins who else can do driveshafts? I was told there is a guy in Mckinney that is good, and I will be calling him tomorrow. But I'd like several options. I either want a new one made to work correctly, or install my 2 piece if it isn't too much. I messaged BRM a while back and never got a reply since they've been busy building cars. I'd like something around Mckinney/Frisco/Plano are preferably as the truck is down and will need to be towed.

Thanks in advance guys, I'll also try to dig up any old threads.
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Old May 19, 2014 | 06:51 PM
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With your drop, you were probably rubbing the crap out of the driveshaft. With a 1 piece you're gonna need a 5" driveshaft which isn't feasible with the underside clearance. Solution would be a stock 2 piece DS.
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Old May 19, 2014 | 06:59 PM
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I had never had issues with rubbing, but I did hit a huge dip in the highway when it gave out, I was also going a tad fast.

I just need a quick turnaround since I'm having a hard time finding a new DD around Texas.
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Old May 19, 2014 | 07:04 PM
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If you hit a big bump when it gave it, that's a pretty telltale sign it was rubbing. Replace with another 1 pc shaft with caution.
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Old May 19, 2014 | 11:56 PM
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No, I understand what you're getting at. But after a year of being 8" in the rear I've never really rubbed. Obviously there is a greater chance with the larger diameter 1pc.

I have a 2pc and want it installed. But I don't weld...I need the xmember installed.
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Old May 20, 2014 | 10:10 PM
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if you tell them where to point and shoot - most muffler shops will weld whatever for beer
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