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Dec 4, 2017 | 09:16 AM

C U IN REARVEIW

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Torque tube couplers

Pulled driveline out to do clutch....thought the coupler was on the end of torque tube.....how to get to them?

Dec 4, 2017 | 01:05 PM

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You have to take the trans off and it disassembles from the rear and pulls out.

Dec 4, 2017 | 02:53 PM

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Remove the huge SOB snap ring on the other end, then the drive shaft will slide out with the couplers/bearings/etc.

Dec 4, 2017 | 04:23 PM

C U IN REARVEIW

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Remove the huge SOB snap ring on the other end, then the drive shaft will slide out with the couplers/bearings/etc.

Only 30k miles on car(8k at 585whp).....worth looking?

Dec 4, 2017 | 05:17 PM

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Always worth checking if that close already. My original ones were still like new when I changed them but never know.

Dec 4, 2017 | 08:58 PM

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Always worth checking if that close already. My original ones were still like new when I changed them but never know.

I've read/heard that 1 solid and 1 poly are the way to go...?

Dec 4, 2017 | 09:02 PM

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I've read/heard that 1 solid and 1 poly are the way to go...?

I'm going poly, it would seem a little forgiveness might be good, but even if you go rubber at least their new, what cha got an 08? their ten years old.

Dec 4, 2017 | 09:05 PM

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I've read/heard that 1 solid and 1 poly are the way to go...?

I went with ZR1 parts. But that calls for a custom driveshaft. When it comes to drivetrain I go with what Jeremy at RPM suggests.

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Dec 4, 2017 | 09:10 PM

CMY SIX

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I went with ZR1 parts. But that calls for a custom driveshaft. When it comes to drivetrain I go with what Jeremy at RPM suggests.

can't go wrong there, I won't have the RWHP that you will but I have a ZO6 drive shaft, poly couplers and SKF bearings, when I pull every thing for the new LS7 clutch. your taking a short vacation up here when I decide to do it...... right?

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Dec 4, 2017 | 09:16 PM

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LOL. Judging from your posts I would rather vacation alone in the artic.

Dec 4, 2017 | 09:18 PM

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man o'man where's the love?

Dec 6, 2017 | 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by C U IN REARVEIW

I've read/heard that 1 solid and 1 poly are the way to go...?

I put in a DSS 3" driveshaft with one solid and one DSS poly... so far so good...

Dec 6, 2017 | 11:17 AM

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I put in a DSS 3" driveshaft with one solid and one DSS poly... so far so good...

I did the same but with one solid and one hard rubber with good results.

Dec 6, 2017 | 12:02 PM

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I did the same but with one solid and one hard rubber with good results.

I had the same...solid rear but OEM front. The new OEM front recently took a dump, so I'm now installing the DSS poly in the front.

Dec 6, 2017 | 03:34 PM

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I had the same...solid rear but OEM front. The new OEM front recently took a dump, so I'm now installing the DSS poly in the front.

I was considering doing the same but was warned that the poly longevity was actually worse than OEM.

Dec 6, 2017 | 03:56 PM

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I was considering doing the same but was warned that the poly longevity was actually worse than OEM.

I has originally thought of upgrading to a ZR1 prop shaft and thicker couplers, but that requires a different torque tube for my (2006).
My only other option is a DSS couplerless driveshaft. I had hoped that a solid rear with an OEM front would be sufficiently strong to handle my 600 RWHP during drag race launches, while also eliminating the issues of NVH that some have reported when using solid or poly couplers.

Dec 6, 2017 | 09:19 PM

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Man idk.....This is not something I want to do again anytime soon.....?

Dec 6, 2017 | 09:51 PM

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Man idk.....This is not something I want to do again anytime soon.....?

How are you using the car? Street, street/strip, etc.

Dec 6, 2017 | 09:52 PM

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LOL. Judging from your posts I would rather vacation alone in the artic.

This has honestly been a good informative thread for me. But this is the funniest post I've read in a while.

Dec 6, 2017 | 10:00 PM

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C U IN REARVEIW

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How are you using the car? Street, street/strip, etc.

100% street...will be in high 600's hp

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