Slip Yoke for TKX Conversion on C3?
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Hey John,
That is fantastic news.
When the painter dropped my body on the chassis he said I had plenty of room with my TKO-600 and the 1350’s.
As soon as I get it home, I’ll be checking it just to be sure.
Did you take any pictures of your tunnel mod?
That is fantastic news.
When the painter dropped my body on the chassis he said I had plenty of room with my TKO-600 and the 1350’s.
As soon as I get it home, I’ll be checking it just to be sure.
Did you take any pictures of your tunnel mod?
Drifting
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From: Lititz PA
1350 Slip Yoke fully retracted. Tight clearance!
Slip Yoke fully extended. Tighter clearance.
Window in Tunnel on passenger side.
Aluminum sheet metal pop riveted in place.
A little extra clearance on the passenger side.
Less than a "finger" clearance, but it works fine.
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How do you plan on getting the driveshaft in without the front being a split yoke?
How close is your parking brake cable? I moved mine to be sure I had enough room
How close is your parking brake cable? I moved mine to be sure I had enough room
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Lititz PA
Once I proved that a 1350 u-joint would work, I bought a quality Mark Williams forged split yoke for the final assy. Same quality at the rear end with a 2-1/2" CrMo driveshaft in between.
I don't remember the parking brake cable being a problem. The cross member supplied by SST may have the brake pulley in a slightly different position. The picture shows the brake cable on the slip joint because it's not connected.
John
Last edited by JohnRR; Jul 30, 2024 at 10:15 PM. Reason: Parking brake cable correction
Drifting
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From: Wisconsin
Why patch over the hole? You could make a hinged door in your console and then reach down and open it to check the condition of your U-joint.
From the drivers seat...
While driving...
I kid, I kid!
From the drivers seat...
While driving...
I kid, I kid!
