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Why would you need to tie up the short end? Its not gonna be rotating and its not gonna fall out..


Some folks run the slip yoke at the bottom of the shaft, I know I always have. But also it could be a little hard on the shaft/u-joints banging around under the truck when hitting bumps, at least on a long/high speed trip:
http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=38294.0;highlight=flat+tow+driveshaft

I know Marlin recommends disconnecting the rear drive shaft for flat towing. Problem is there is no true neutral in the t-case (unless you have twin sticks), so you either end up spinning most of the t-case parts in 2H or in 4N. And supposedly one of the bearings inside is not too happy with that.

Of course if you have a rear driveline disconnect or a full floating rear axle w/ locking hubs, you would not have to.

Last edited by 4Crawler; 01/29/08 05:38 PM.