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Old 03-16-2014, 12:26 PM   #1
hotrod1
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Driveshaft Mock Up

What do you guys use to mock up your drive shaft for building the frame? Some guys use 2x4's and others drain pipe. I know I was told that my driveshaft will be 3.5" in diameter. I would like to see your ideas and attachments.
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Old 03-16-2014, 05:04 PM   #2
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Re: Driveshaft Mock Up

I use a tape measure and go from center of U joint to U joint
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