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Help!! last part of the turbo swap. Axle and driveshaft question.

Old Sep 13, 2004 | 12:52 PM
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Help!! last part of the turbo swap. Axle and driveshaft question.

Okay, just ordered my custom driveshaft.

Ordered it at 42in, with a TII yoke and and the larger 83 pinion flange.

I have an 82 but they could not source the 82 flange, and the 83 has a much larger U joint in it that is about twice as strong.

my questions are these.

I know the pinion flange is interchangable, but I also know that there is a crush washer in there and axles are really sensitive when it comes to bearing load and such.

Im planning on upgrading to a GSL axle very soon, but they are hard to come by and im just trying to get the car on the road for now.

what parts do I need just to switch the 83 pinion flange to my 82 axle. is it just the crush washer and the seal or is there more involved.
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Old Sep 13, 2004 | 01:24 PM
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Hey, how u been?

I know that the crush washer is a MUST. Good luck with that if I get more information I'll IM you.

-Ryan
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Old Sep 13, 2004 | 07:22 PM
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It's actually a crush tube. Make sure you get the tightening torque correct or it will compress the tube. Been there, done that....
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Old Sep 13, 2004 | 08:52 PM
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cool, sound like thats the only piece I need. and maybe a new seal.

thanks, BTW, anyone have a 83 or newer pinior flange they would sell me.
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