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71blazervt 12-26-2011 06:42 PM

drive shaft trouble
 
I put a 4" lift in my 71 blazer. The drive shaft is about an 1 1/2" short fully extended. I do not have the body on the frame now. Will the drive shaft work once I put the body back on or do i need to get a longer driveshaft, is it going to go down that much? is it normal to have a driveshaft problem with a 4" lift kit (rough country)?

47thriftmaster 12-26-2011 08:29 PM

Re: drive shaft trouble
 
I would not do anything until the frame gets weighted, to let things settle and get an accurate measurement. I would not even fully tighten things down until it has all it's weight on the suspension.

Dunenutt 12-26-2011 08:54 PM

Re: drive shaft trouble
 
If the shocks fit right now, the shaft is too short. You have the possibility of hitting a bump, and dropping the shaft. I agree, dont worry about final measurement until it's fully loaded.


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