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kptp38
05-16-2012, 10:00 AM
Wondering how much clearance needed between tailshaft and yoke with car on ground.

kptp38
05-16-2012, 01:14 PM
What I'm asking is I don't want my driveshaft hitting the tailend of tranny how much clearance should there be thanks in advance

dirty white boy
05-16-2012, 02:38 PM
what kind of suspension you running? on leafs bout a inch to inch an a half...

kptp38
05-16-2012, 04:20 PM
Coil over rear suspension.

cswitch11
06-28-2012, 05:31 AM
What I'm asking is I don't want my driveshaft (http://www.car-stuff.com/driveshaft.htm) hitting the tailend of tranny how much clearance should there be thanks in advance

1 1/2 inches is fine. I've noted driveshafts to be more prone to transient vibration under low rpm and high torque when radial clearance exceeds .0025".