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trailmaster · 06-27-2004, 08:21 PM

With A Single U-joint On Each End Of The Driveshaft, The Angles Should Be Equal To Avoid Vibration. In Other Words, The Trans Output And The Pinion Should Be Parallel. Sometimes Wierd Things Happen But That Is The Rule Of Thumb. Make Sure That The Joints Are In Good Condition. If The Driveshaft Has Ever Been Cut, Make Sure That The Joints Are Still "in Phase" (aligned) With Each Other. A Constant Velocity Joint (two Universal Joints) At One Or Both Ends Would Also Cure Vibration Problems. Older Cadillacs Used A Shaft Like This.

06-27-2004, 08:21 PM	#5
trailmaster Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 3	Angle With A Single U-joint On Each End Of The Driveshaft, The Angles Should Be Equal To Avoid Vibration. In Other Words, The Trans Output And The Pinion Should Be Parallel. Sometimes Wierd Things Happen But That Is The Rule Of Thumb. Make Sure That The Joints Are In Good Condition. If The Driveshaft Has Ever Been Cut, Make Sure That The Joints Are Still "in Phase" (aligned) With Each Other. A Constant Velocity Joint (two Universal Joints) At One Or Both Ends Would Also Cure Vibration Problems. Older Cadillacs Used A Shaft Like This.