Topic: rear drive shaft-5inchlift 85yotae xcab

[super22r]

almost done with my 5inch lift kit need ideas for the rear drive shaft.Some say get rid of the center bearing,some say extend the drive shaft? :confused

[BLACKDOG]

Are you planning on duals anytime soon?  If so, I'd keep the 2 piece, mabye make a spacer for the carrier bearing, so it can hang a little lower, and ease the angle a bit, and then replace it with a 1 piece when you go to duals. 

the 2 piece will still work, mine worked fine with a 4" lift with no spacer, until I got duals and replaced it.  If its still in good shape, there really isn't a reason to get rid of it yet IMO

[ninja turtle]

Are you planning on duals anytime soon?  If so, I'd keep the 2 piece, mabye make a spacer for the carrier bearing, so it can hang a little lower, and ease the angle a bit, and then replace it with a 1 piece when you go to duals. 

the 2 piece will still work, mine worked fine with a 4" lift with no spacer, until I got duals and replaced it.  If its still in good shape, there really isn't a reason to get rid of it yet IMO

this is good info. welcome to marlin!!

[hardwayup]

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