Fort Wayne Drive Shaft - ordered

[Tike]

just bought the drive shaft should be here in a couple weeks.
having my t-case rear output seal replaced too as its leaking.
debating having them put the drive shaft in or not... i know it just bolts up but nervous about possible damaging it... but then again i rather do it myself and know its done right then trust a random mech.

anyone have a write up or advice?

 

[Tech By Trade]

My experience if a shop can screw it up they will.

 

[boominXplorer]

The rear case seal needs to be done by someone that knows what they are doing. The driveshaft install is simple, proper torque on bolts and loctite is a must but other than that it's straight forward. I've installed one and I'm near positive they include the torque specs on a paper that comes in the package with the new front bolts. There is a slight bit of side to side play in the carrier bearing bolt/mount, just make sure the driveline is straight when you tighten it down.

 

[Tike]

The rear case seal needs to be done by someone that knows what they are doing. The driveshaft install is simple, proper torque on bolts and loctite is a must but other than that it's straight forward. I've installed one and I'm near positive they include the torque specs on a paper that comes in the package with the new front bolts. There is a slight bit of side to side play in the carrier bearing bolt/mount, just make sure the driveline is straight when you tighten it down.

slight bit of play until your torque the bolts for it down or just in general.

 

[boominXplorer]

The holes are slightly bigger than the studs that go through. The carrier bearing can move side to side about a 1/2" to help align the shaft straight. Once it's tight it's tight. Much more beef setup than the factory bearing.