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 Posted: 02-20-2011 10:15 pm
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Brucesnows
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I just replaced my 2 piece driveshaft (propshaft) when I was told that doing the suppert bearing replacement was a waist of time. So I had my local driveline shop make a new one piece with all new fittings and u-joints.

I installed the shaft and had some vibrations. It did not thump as before with the broken shaft bearing but I am a little concerned in lower gears with the vibration that I am experiencing???

Anyone have similar experiences with the 2 piece to one piece shaft conversion?

You should no longer need a suppert bearing???

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 Posted: 02-21-2011 01:00 am
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Mike Aubuchon
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Replaced mine with a one piece shaft about four years ago without any problems. Nice upgrade. No need for a support bearing. I left the cross member  that held the bearing since it didn't interfere with the new shaft.

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 Posted: 02-21-2011 04:17 am
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I have to agree with Mike.  If the driveshaft has the correct parts and is made by a proper shop, and tested / balanced to 7000 rpm, it works fine.

Have this in YELODOG with no problems at all.  Lots of track time at 6500 rpm...........

Pete

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 Posted: 02-21-2011 12:57 pm
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Brett Gibson JH5 20497
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I think Pete nailed it, sounds like they didnt balance it correctly.

Brett

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