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Old Nov 1, 2021 | 04:30 PM
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I used these when I replaced mine but I had to go to longer ones due to the u-joint caps I used.
https://www.allensfasteners.com/deta...roduct_ID=0088
https://www.allensfasteners.com/deta...roduct_ID=0089

Billet caps


Original strap cap and bolt vs billet cap and bolt.



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Old Nov 1, 2021 | 05:32 PM
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Makes sense, I'll try first by detaching the spring ... Looking at the angle that should help enough to get the half shaft installed correctly. Thanks for your help and advice, much appreciated.

I won't get to work on it again until Wednesday, will provide you an update.
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Those look really stout and nice. Straps and bolts work fine for mine, the gap was between the yoke of the diff and the U-joint.. wasn't sitting flat and little more than 1/4 " gap.
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