Drive train

Tiny
NGAMTI ARMSTRONG
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  • 1996 TOYOTA PICKUP
  • 4.0L
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • MANUAL
  • 10,000 MILES
I wish to change my propeller shafts sliding joint so it can be direct with out the sliding joint.
Friday, January 31st, 2020 AT 3:10 PM

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Tiny
STEVE W.
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The slip joint is there to allow the suspension to work. Because of the design the shaft has to expand and retract to allow that. Without it the shaft will get damaged from the forces on it.
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Friday, January 31st, 2020 AT 5:19 PM

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