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09-16-2009, 03:41 AM

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front drive shaft question

okay, this may be a dumb question but oh well.
When i had the heep on the lift today and i was getting pissed about the cat not comming off i took a breather... during that time i just happened to grab my front drive shaft and was able to twist it both ways about 1/4" full travel... is this normal or do i have something wrong?

when i do this, nothing else moves, just my front drive shaft.

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09-16-2009, 08:51 AM

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that's normal. unless the play is in your u-joints.

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09-16-2009, 09:25 AM

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yea its normal, i have the same amount of play. made me nervous to the first time i noticed it. get your tranfer case fixed yet?

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09-16-2009, 12:39 PM

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Alright, that's good to know haha.
No play in the u-joints at all.

Still haven't fixed the t-case yet. I've been around gods country trying to find one locally but looks like I'm gonna have to get the chain and seal kit online.

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