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    If it is lifted it is probably just the change in pinion angle finally taking its toll on your u-joints and pinion seal. If you have 33" tires you probably have a lift. If you have a lift your pinion angle is NOT correct. If your pinion angle does not match the angle at the transfer case you will eventually smoke your U-joints and need to rebuild your driveshaft. Buying adjustable lower links will allow you to lengthen your lower links and put the pinion back into the correct angle after lift.

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    Quote Originally Posted by LittleBeast View Post
    If it is lifted it is probably just the change in pinion angle finally taking its toll on your u-joints and pinion seal. If you have 33" tires you probably have a lift. If you have a lift your pinion angle is NOT correct. If your pinion angle does not match the angle at the transfer case you will eventually smoke your U-joints and need to rebuild your driveshaft. Buying adjustable lower links will allow you to lengthen your lower links and put the pinion back into the correct angle after lift.
    Never really thought about that. I think I should have it all looked over by someone who knows more than I do on this matter.

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    After getting it looked over, I have found out that my front driveshaft has started to fall apart. Spacers fell out, seal looking like it's starting to go bad and the one bolt is missing from the shaft. Needless to say it has seen better days. If anyone has any info on finding This front Drive shaft and all hardware if greatly appreciate it!

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    on a different thread we were discussing replacing that green cup on the prop shaft with a u joint like the rear one - might be something to think about

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    Quote Originally Posted by UWVX89 View Post
    After getting it looked over, I have found out that my front driveshaft has started to fall apart. Spacers fell out, seal looking like it's starting to go bad and the one bolt is missing from the shaft. Needless to say it has seen better days. If anyone has any info on finding This front Drive shaft and all hardware if greatly appreciate it!
    Try the guy mentioned in this post:

    http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...1&postcount=57

    We've been stripping this beastie down pretty good over the past few months but as far as I know, the driveline is still complete.
    [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

    Put a smiley after you say that Bub.

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    Looking to go with a new part if possible to eliminate any issues and to insure all necessary hardware is in good shape as well.

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    In that case, you're best option is to call Merlin.

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    Quote Originally Posted by tom4bren View Post
    In that case, you're best option is to call Merlin.
    Let's not exhaust all options, put merlin on the back burner for a minute and see what the family comes up with!

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    LittleBeast was checking into modifying his driveshaft for some reason. May want to send him a PM to see what his plans were.

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