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Old Jan 15, 2007 | 12:44 PM
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I think screwed myself. I removed my drive shaft to install new u-joints and forgot to mark locations on the yokes. Will I have to have the drive shaft assembly balanced? If it needs to be balanced; can anyone suggest a shop in the Atlanta area? It is for '71 270hp/auto.

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OEM driveshafts are balanced so position should not be critical. To confirm, check if there are little square weights welded to the tube.
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It has the weights welded to drive shaft. I guess It will be OK then.
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Typically the driveshaft & the tranny yoke are balanced as one unit. Then placement is not an issue. If you still have it out I'd have it rebalanced.
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Thanks, now I just need to find a shop to do the balancing.
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