Subject	I think that's a good idea. See if you agree with this
Posted by	SirpriZ on January 27, 2020 at 9:19 PM
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In Reply To	Re: Hopefully you've got the driveshaft out by now. If not, here posted by MyBlueZ on January 27, 2020 at 04:18 PM
Message	approach: Remove engine mount hardware and jack up engine to clear mounts and allow it to move slightly forward. Also remove trans mount hardware to allow movement of trans while still attached to engine. See if you can move engine and trans as an assembly forward with Jack's under each. Hopefully that will allow you to get that 1/2" or so to allow you to remove that rascal driveshaft. I have an idea the driveshaft may have been produced slightly too long. There should be a 1/2"-3/4" movement back and forth on the driveshaft to allow installation and removal, and most importantly to allow travel as the suspension changes during various driving conditions. If you determine your shaft (well not YOUR shaft, but the driveshaft) doesn't allow that travel, you can have your driveshaft shortened accordingly.....it's pretty straight forward. The shop will remove the u-joint at one end, cut the tube to the correct length, re-attach the u-joint, and re-balance the shaft. There are multiple "how to's" available online that show you how to measure a driveshaft and ensure it's the proper length. Hope you get that sucker out. If I can be of any help, give me a shout.
Follow Ups	1 piece driveshaft removal - MyBlueZ 17:31:21 01/25/20 Hopefully you've got the driveshaft out by now. If not, here - SirpriZ 13:32:37 01/27/20 Re: Hopefully you've got the driveshaft out by now. If not, here - MyBlueZ 16:18:52 01/27/20 I think that's a good idea. See if you agree with this - SirpriZ 21:19:08 01/27/20 Why would you do all that work to move the engine and trans. - itsa300zx 09:49:36 01/28/20 It's not a huge amount of work. Moving a rear subframe would - Ghoztt 11:15:33 01/28/20 How would unbolting the diff allow for rearward travel of - SirpriZ 13:30:13 01/28/20 I was thinking of dropping the diff nose downwards??? (n/m) - itsa300zx 14:27:09 01/28/20 Re: I think that's a good idea. See if you agree with this - MyBlueZ 13:25:01 01/28/20 You shouldn't need to go that in depth. You did remove - Ghoztt 21:54:43 01/27/20 Re: You shouldn't need to go that in depth. You did remove - MyBlueZ 13:21:11 01/28/20 Good luck and follow up with us. Either get another DS or - SirpriZ 20:01:59 01/28/20 It's out... - MyBlueZ 15:08:56 02/02/20 Well done! (n/m) - SirpriZ 12:39:34 02/03/20 Get a new DS while it's out. That is too much time wasted on - Ghoztt 08:50:02 02/06/20 I'm curious on the length of the Al drive shaft. - itsa300zx 11:39:53 02/06/20 Re: I'm curious on the length of the Al drive shaft. - MyBlueZ 18:42:41 02/06/20
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