Drive train

1996 TOYOTA PICKUP
10,000 MILES • 4.0L • 6 CYL • 4WD • MANUAL
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NGAMTI ARMSTRONG
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I wish to change my propeller shafts sliding joint so it can be direct with out the sliding joint.
Jan 31, 2020 at 3:10 PM
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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.
Jan 31, 2020 at 5:19 PM
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