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6" lift front drive shaft angle??

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Old 11-11-2010, 05:47 PM
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I have a 08 QCSB hemi 4x4 and have a trail-master 6" lift, the kit replaces the spindles and lowers the front diff, i was under the truck and noticed that the front drive shaft that goes into the transfer-case is at a bit of an angle, was wondering if anyone has ever heard of any issues regarding that. i know CV angle extremes are bad but not sure about the drive shaft.

p.s the front drive shaft does not look like a u joint it looks more like a cv joint
 
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A LOT of people who have vibration or wobbling issues end up having the problem traced back to the angle of the drive shaft after installing a 6" lift kit. Something to watch for and the first place you need to look if you develop a vibration problem...
 
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no vibration here yet ::knock on wood:: but i wouldn't have any issues with it tearing its self apart. i know with CV joins that they become extremely weak and the amout of abuse they can take is reduces significantly as the angle increases. would my front drive shaft strength become compromised in the same way?
 



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