Driveshaft Balancing Question

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Mar 27, 2011 | 12:36 AM

spdrcr29

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Driveshaft Balancing Question

Hey guys I recently sent my driveshaft out to be balanced. Before sending it to them, I beadblasted the entire driveshaft and purchased a new front transmission yoke. When they balanced it, they attached the front yoke and balanced the yoke and driveshaft together as one unit. My question is now that I have the driveshaft back, I was wanting to paint it, but forgot to ask the guys if removing the u-joints so I can paint the shaft will affect the balancing. I figure that as long as I mark Exactly how everything came apart and put it all back together the same way, I will be in good shape?? OR Should I just leave it alone and figure out how to paint around the u-joints without removing them?? Please let me know your thoughts. Thanks!

Mar 27, 2011 | 01:32 AM

7T1vette

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Just mark it so you can realign it the same way, and paint it any color you like.

Mar 27, 2011 | 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 7T1vette

Just mark it so you can realign it the same way, and paint it any color you like.

Or just paint the u-joints and all.

Mar 27, 2011 | 09:54 AM

Chromie69

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It wont be a problem at all taking them apart and putting it back together..use a punch to make a mark and not a marker or something that can be erased..might want to use an F for front and a B for back so that doesnt get mixed up..being they were just put in they should pop apart real easy..

Mar 27, 2011 | 10:35 AM

fugawi

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Mar 27, 2011 | 11:31 AM

njfl

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Spend an hour or so masking the U-joints. 2 inch wide blue painters tape works nicely. Remove the Retaining clips and mask off with a simple circle. No need to take it apart. Just take your time.

Mar 27, 2011 | 06:38 PM