Topic: MiniSimp's 1985

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  Here is how it sits with the 5 leaf pack

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looking good, what suspension are you using for the rear

I'm using 63" chevy springs, 3 leaf right now, but I might be going down to 2 leaf.

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Begin Project: Square Front Driveshaft

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  Parts washer

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  Double Cardan side

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  Cutting off a small piece to trace out the square.

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  Don't try to use paint to mark the square, it doesn't work.  Use a thin black marker.
I used a cutting wheel to grind off the edges so it would be flatter

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  The small tube will have a weld line raised in the tube, you must file this down. I used 2"x0.25" HREW for the smaller tube.

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  Little more filing needed

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  Like a glove

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  Clean the work before you weld

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  Tack weld first and make sure it is square

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  Weld on!

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  Let cool in between welds so you dont fry your spider bearings

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One side finished

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Part 2: Double cardan end

Receiver hitch tube is used for the outer shaft, it has no seam. 2.5"x1/4"

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They fit nicely

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Again, cut off a slice of tube to trace your square cut.