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OrrieG · 06-08-2011, 07:50 PM

If it is a tight fit try freezing the bearing so it will get a little smaller. Works for getting them over shafts too.

I have broken more than one 1/2" universal by applying to much torque with a cheater, one area you do not want to compromise.

Grinding for DD would be preferable but you can use a smooth shaft, just pin it. I pinned and spot welded mine except for the slid part, it is a DD. The overlap is about 4" inside, the slip joint has 3" travel to allow for body to frame flex in the hills. The set screw is tapped and threaded thru the outer and halfway into the inside shaft.

06-08-2011, 07:50 PM	#396
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Daverods 52 If it is a tight fit try freezing the bearing so it will get a little smaller. Works for getting them over shafts too. I have broken more than one 1/2" universal by applying to much torque with a cheater, one area you do not want to compromise. Grinding for DD would be preferable but you can use a smooth shaft, just pin it. I pinned and spot welded mine except for the slid part, it is a DD. The overlap is about 4" inside, the slip joint has 3" travel to allow for body to frame flex in the hills. The set screw is tapped and threaded thru the outer and halfway into the inside shaft. Attached Images __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project Last edited by OrrieG; 06-09-2011 at 08:36 PM.