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Old 07-05-2011, 12:09 PM   #9
Keith Seymore
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Re: Does anyone know?

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It has to do with keeping the driveline below it's "critical speed" (the point at which the driveshaft starts whipping like a jump rope). Critical speed is determined by driveline length, rear axle rpm and anticipated top speed.

Apparently this particular combination met the requirements for a two piece shaft.

K
Edit - should have said "rear axle ratio" (which translates into driveline rpm).

K
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