Neil W. Bellenger wrote:
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net]On Behalf Of Dale Schultz
> Sent: Friday, October 24, 2003 9:14 PM
> To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
> Subject: Re: DML: Vibration in Chassis (very very long post)
> <I think the next step is, see if the propeller shaft can be rebalanced,
> if not then I guess I'll be looking for a new one.>
>
>
> If the shaft is bent, even slightly, my choice would be to have it replaced
> rather than rebalanced.
> Check around, you should be able to find a shop that can fabricate a new
> shaft with any kind of u-joints that you want.
> My mechanic recommended a local shop and they are busy full time replacing
> shafts and joints for heavy trucks. The work was first rate and reasonably
> priced.
> They had a section at the end of the counter for the really scary stuff.
> It's amazing how badly torn up a u-joint for a ten-wheeler can get.
>
>
>
Thanks for the tip.
I spoke to the dealer and a new one is $725. I'll check with their
differential guy on Monday and see if he can point me to a shop that
makes them or has any other suggestions.
Dale
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