I removed the shims and started from scratch. I now have the angles within 1-2 degrees apart and I still have a problem. The shackles are the same size as the original ones, greased the hell out of the drive-shaft and also made sure that the drive-shaft was not loose.

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Pick the one that leaves your pinion angle 1-2 degrees below the t-case flange. With a single cardan driveshaft, you usually don't need shims with a simple spring lift.


Current measurements without shims:
T-Case : 87 degrees
D. Pinion: 85 degrees
The front end vibrates between 10 and 25 MPH. When traveling at 60 or above and I let off the gas I get a vibe that sounds real loud for a few seconds and goes away. Then when I step on the gas the vibe comes back for just a few seconds again. Both times the noise comes from back of the truck and only happens when I decelerate and accelerate. If I maintain the speed at 55mph or above the ride is smooth without any vibrations.

My rear drive shaft dropped out of the yoke a about an inch farther, would this make a difference?

Last edited by gcinque; 11/04/04 08:30 PM.
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