Balancing the driveshaft wouldn't be a Bad idea anytime a u-joint or yoke is
replaced, most driveline shops can do it reasonably and it will result in
smoother acceleration and performance.
It's basically the same as balancing a wheel and tire assy, just a slightly
different method of balancing the shaft is needed..
Once done, the shaft can be installed without worrying about proper
orientation of the Driveshafts position as it won't matter one bit...
I've seen it done and it's just as easy as balancing a tire, except the
wheel weight is welded on, and the technician actually straightens the shaft
as well as balance it...
Ron
01' Dakota Sport RC 3.9 ...
99' Dakota SLT CC 5.2...
From: Terrible Tom <SilverEightynine@aol.com>
Reply-To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
Subject: DML: Drive Shaft Balance Issues
Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2004 22:59:44 -0500
Thought occured to me at work, when discussing U-joints and drive shafts.
I did not take careful note of how the drive shafts were reinstalled in
Christine. I neglected to mark them properly when I took them out - inorder
to reinstall them the way they were. How serious is this? Attempting to
answer my own question - I will say that its serious because if the drive
shaft is not in balance, it will vibrate while spinning and cause premature
U-joint failure - correct? Two questions that follow that. I put a couple
small dents in the shaft in the process of U-joint swapping. How serious is
that to the balance of the shaft? Also - Are you supposed to "spring" the
yolks, to set the U-joints? I noticed a few of the joints moved very freely
- while a couple others felt a little stiff.
Should I have the shaft balanced? I dont remember seeing any weights on the
shaft if that matters at all.
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