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j.grif

06-24-2010 @ 1:08 PM

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Putting together a rear axle assy. Choice of solid drive shaft with six spline ends with the tube with a grease zerk. (don't know condition of the center bearing). Second choice is the the tube d/s and its tube without the center bearing,but this tube d/s has a 10 spline end and I want to hook up to a 6 spline rear end. Vendors have 6/10 d/s couplers to change 10 spline to six spline but maybe this requires cutting and welding?? Thinking about using the six spline solid d/s with the non center bearing tube. Appreciate ideas on this .Thanks

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06-24-2010 @ 4:53 PM

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Grif, the solid ds requires a center bearing, while the hollow does not. The 6 to 10 adapter works both ways, ie: 6/10 or 10/6. No welding required. If I'm wrong, I'm sure I'll hear about it!

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06-24-2010 @ 5:17 PM

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If you use the solid drive shaft and no center bearing there will be no center support of the drive shaft,I would think you might end up with a bent drive shaft.
you can buy the adapter from V8 FORD in BALLSTON SPA NY,
they will fill you in what needs to be done,
you could use install a 355-1 gear ratio at the same time,
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06-25-2010 @ 9:25 AM

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I'd opt for the later, six spline, shaft assembly. The adapters are held in place by pins with peened over ends. Don't weld them unless it is done properly in a lathe. Replacing an early rear end assembly with the later type requires more than bolting it in, so the spring perches, backing plates, and wishbone will fit properly. Center bearings are usually not an issue, as long as they are in the right place. If the grease fitting, which holds the bearing carrier, has been lost or otherwise not in place, the center bearing can be anywhere on the driveshaft.

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