2 piece drive shaft to 1

[brad_man_72]

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Originally Posted by Motoxrrar

I went with a one peice drive shaft. I went through 3 carrier bearings in a few years because of the vibrations so one peice eliminated that.

That's what happens when you don't ballance any driveshaft after changing things, they vibrate. If your one piece shaft wasn't ballanced it would tear up stuff also.

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[Andy4639]

I'm headed out to the garage and wrap it a few times with tape and see how it does going to the beach. Just in the middle of the shaft right.
Thanks I will report once I drive it again. I have been cleaning it up good for the show so I haven't driven it since last saturday. It's been raining.

[brad_man_72]

Originally Posted by Andy4639

I'm headed out to the garage and wrap it a few times with tape and see how it does going to the beach. Just in the middle of the shaft right.
Thanks I will report once I drive it again. I have been cleaning it up good for the show so I haven't driven it since last saturday. It's been raining.

Yeah, the middle would be the single most effective place. Make sure to get the tape thick.

[Andy4639]

Well I thught I was going out to the garage. Wife wanted me to help move furniture in the spare bedroom for painting tomorrow. I do it tomorrow night when I get home.

[Acorn]

Andy, are your hearing aids new? Just wondering if you are still getting used to them. My dad went completely deaf 5 years ago and had to get a cochlear implant and he is constantly trying to learn new sounds and tones. He is always asking me to come over and listine to a tractor or chainsaw he worked on. It's weird because some times he can hear thing I can and some times not. I think it has to do with weather or not he is mentally fatigued or not. I know most people don't understand how much work and how mentaly draining it is for someone with implants or aids just to have a conversation yet alone try to work on stuff.
Everyone has givin some great advice on this thread! (That's why I love this forum) I think one of the best things you should try would be well rested and find a rider. Preferably someone who has rode in your truck before. Or even someone from the driveshaft shop.
Can you put your old two piece back in for comparison. (For both you and your rider)?
Also, don't forget the little things. Like checking your fluids! (I say that because I've done that!)
Good luck and looking forward to hear what you find.

[Andy4639]

Nope not new. I've had them about 5 years also. It really really sucks not being able to hear!


I don't have the old 2 peice shafts. They kept them which I had no use for them. I can have my buddy who helped me build the truck who is a mechanic by trade but the problem is I'm leaving for the beach either tonight are tomorrow for the car show in Myrtle Beach. I'll try the tape method as mentioned above and see if it changes the sound any.