FrankOC Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 I’m swapping in a 2004r and found that the stock slip yoke weight interferes with the transmission tail shaft. I’m going to order a slip yoke without the weight, should I have the driveshaft balanced since I’m removing the weight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jft69z Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 'Probably' not necessary, but is certainly cheap insurance against vibrations and possible wear and tear on the transmission internals. You could always take a ride and see if it's a problem as you go thru the range of speeds you typically drive. If the driveshaft needs to be cut for any reason due to the trans swap, then for sure have it balanced at that time. Is there a local facility close by that can do it, or is it a shipping thing to get it done? I'm lucky enough to have a great local shop, and would probably get it done just for piece of mind. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankOC Posted January 16 Author Share Posted January 16 Thanks Joe, I just dropped at a local driveshaft shop. He will replace the yoke, u-joints, and balance it. Like you said, it’s cheap insurance. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jft69z Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 That's the best choice. 🙂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott S. Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 Hey Frank, I ran into the same issue with my transmission swap. I simply trimmed the yoke back about 2" with a set of pipe cutters. Also had to trim back the shaft collar about 3/4", but everything worked out fine. Trimming the collar didn't effect the balance at all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankOC Posted January 17 Author Share Posted January 17 The shop called this afternoon. He put the driveshaft on the machine to balance it and he found it is bent. So, time for a new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 Obviously better to find out now. Git er done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jft69z Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 Good thing you dropped it off. Is the 200R in the car presently? Is it the same dimension as the transmission it replaced as well? My driveshaft guy prefers to get actual measurements whenever he makes a driveshaft, regardless of what was in there. He says 1/8" is his spec for length variation. Might be worth taking measurements before he builds one (or ask if he would like actual measurements). https://www.dennysdriveshaft.com/app/webroot/img/File/how_to_measure_diagrams/b.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankOC Posted January 17 Author Share Posted January 17 The shop driveshaft guy said he prefers measurements. Thanks for the heads up on Denny’s, I’ll get the measurements tomorrow to pass along. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jft69z Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 Looks like a lot of stuff on that sheet, but it takes about 3 minutes to measure everything. Main thing is vehicle should be on the ground, or on jackstands with weight simulating being on the ground (rear axle NOT hanging). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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