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Old 12-02-2015, 06:16 AM   #1
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Driveshaft clearance

Hey you guys that bagged...How close is your driveshaft to the bottom of the back of your cab? Just mocking mine up for the 4 link install and damn it looks close...almost touching. Pinion is at 4 degrees ...would prefer it at 2-3, running boards are at 5 1/2" off ground! The e-brake shaft can go but it is still very close

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Old 12-02-2015, 06:20 AM   #2
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Old 12-05-2015, 01:38 AM   #3
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Re: Driveshaft clearance

I just made and installed a driveshaft loop in mine due to the same issue. I will try and get photos posted this weekend.
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Old 12-05-2015, 04:44 PM   #4
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Re: Driveshaft clearance

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Is this aired out??
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Old 12-05-2015, 05:09 PM   #5
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Damn close
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Old 12-05-2015, 05:18 PM   #6
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Re: Driveshaft clearance

As long as you are not touching aired out you should be fine.
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Old 12-05-2015, 04:15 PM   #7
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Re: Driveshaft clearance

If your suspension is bottomed clear out and you have some clearance left you should be good. If not you have to make some clearance but I don't see you needing a lot. If it can't touch it should never touch under normal conditions and that should be good enough.
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