Rear half shaft
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From: Blue ridge Georgia
Rear half shaft
Hey everyone, looking for some advice. While cleaning up my half shafts I found one dented in two places. Should it replaced or is it still good to install
thanks
scott
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scott
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That is from previous genius workers crushing the tube in the vise to remove the u-joint. They were never balanced from the factory and don't need to be so it won't make a difference. I would blast, etch, POR15 and paint them, install solid spicer joints and use them. check the yokes, there should be a slight press fit on the caps, if they slide around inside the yoke then get rid of them.
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