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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 08:24 PM
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Driveshaft length
What is the biggest lift you have to go before you worry about length of your driveshaft on a 2 wd f150? I have 10 inches. 7.5 Fabtech and 2.5 spacer on my truck.
 
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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 09:26 PM
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Anybody have any idea if it will cause me any trouble. Have had to replace u joints already
 
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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 10:24 PM
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Your probably starting to get close to pushing your luck with the factory one. On a side note, hows that 2.5" spacer treating your balljoints and tie rods?
 
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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 10:36 PM
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It actually isn't too bad. Aligned to perfect specs. Don't ask how. Only problem has been the universals. I was thinking of taking the spacer out since I only have 35s tho.
 
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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 10:54 PM
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Only had it on 600 miles or so. So I guess I'll see how they wear in the future
 
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Old Oct 2, 2012 | 12:18 AM
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What is done as far as lift on the rear?
 
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Old Oct 2, 2012 | 07:52 AM
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5 inch block 2 inch add a leaf
 
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Man i want to see pics of this thing! Sounds pretty cool!
 
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Old Oct 2, 2012 | 12:46 PM
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Anybody have any idea if it will cause me any trouble. Have had to replace u joints already
Have you thought about spinning the housing and just re-perching. A lot less stress on the joints.
 
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Old Oct 2, 2012 | 01:14 PM
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Once I figure out how to post pictures and give her a good waxing I will post some. What do you mean about reperching?
 
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Old Oct 2, 2012 | 05:12 PM
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Better yet anybody able to post some pics of there angles on their driveshaft
 
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Old Oct 4, 2012 | 06:04 AM
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Better yet anybody able to post some pics of there angles on their driveshaft
That's better lol. Nope, sorry, don't have any.
 
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Old Oct 4, 2012 | 09:00 AM
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I think what brew means is take your old spring perches off the axle housing, clock it so its at a better angle with the rest of the driveline, and then reweld perches back on.
 
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