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I.M. Weasel
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That's what I thought too. The guys at the driveshaft shop were pretty alarmed when they saw the Spicer mount.
Any word on how this turned out?
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That's what I thought too. The guys at the driveshaft shop were pretty alarmed when they saw the Spicer mount.
Any word on how this turned out?
I just got back from my first drive with the T5! I went on the drive without measuring my driveline angles, assuming they were off. There was vibration from 1800-2500 at least. Not super aggressive but definitely there. I'll fix my angles in the next couple of days and that should improve things. I think I accidentally measured my front shaft 0.5-1.0 inch shorter than it should have been. The edge of the damper is basically flush with the end of the transmission as seen in the picture. This is probably sticking out a little further than ideal right? However, I think I will have to lower my center support bearing to achieve better angles and this will push it back in a little further but I'm not sure by how much. Also, when I measure the diff where should I place my phone on it? I don't exactly a flat spot that's would be accurate. I'm using the Tremec app.
Yeah, that's a bit too much sticking out, you only want about 3/4" to 1".
For the phone app try using the rib on the side of the diff, should be inline with the pinion.
You can also put the diff yoke so the caps are top and bottom, driveshaft caps will be on the sides. Then put a socket on the bottom cap, phone on that. That allows you to measure from the joint itself.
Will do. Im just mainly concerned about the length of my front shaft, it seems to short. I?ll probably have to spend another couple hundred bucks to get it lengthened and balanced again.
Fix angles first, length second.
"Cut it twice, and it's still too short!"
Yes, I will go under the car today and get it right. The fact I messed up the measurement the first time is such a slap in the face. I swear it was correct. If the vibration is gone after I fix angles, am I hurting anything if the yoke is out that far? I probably should get it lengthened even if the vibration is gone, but it's probably going to be 200ish bucks, which totals my modified driveshaft to over 500 bucks. ****
Here's mine... 3/4" out the back.
Thinking you might want to get that looked at, not much engagement on your setup. Measure 20 times cut once....
Yeah that sucks, I'm out about that much for everything with my custom aluminum 3" one piece setup with the monster yoke, including balance.
You want it to be maybe 3/4" out from fully inserted, so yeah, you're pushing it with the limited insertion. Running it that way can lead to increased wear in the bushing and splines along with more chance of vibration.
Perhaps, regarding the spacer. Didn't YOSHIFAB make some sort of T5 spacer? Perhaps he could one off a unit for you with custom thickness. CNC program written just change a variable or two.......
Have you fully articulated your rear suspension to ensure the furthest travel of your T5 yoke, forward? As I'm sure you know, that clearance is designed to allow for full suspension travel.
Not sure where you're at, but my local shop only charges about $150 to retube and balance. Since you aren't doing joints, bearing, or any pressing, that should be all they are doing, shouldn't be that bad. Probably on par with getting a spacer made, but you'd be doing it the right way, not the 'right now' way.