Front drive line

1973 FORD F-100
150,000 MILES • 6.4L • V8 • 4WD • MANUAL
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GFFR57
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Hey,
The front driveshaft from the transfer case to the front differential has some side to side movement in the slip shaft. This does not seem normal. Am I right?
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Feb 7, 2017 at 11:28 AM
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CJ MEDEVAC
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Normal!

That is, when it has been rode hard and put up wet.

The drive shaft should not have any wobble in it, it should extend and contract only.

I think it is time to get another one.

If you seldom use 4x4, for short periods, and it is not a lot of wobble, maybe you can get by a while.

Vibration might what you notice the most.

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Feb 7, 2017 at 5:08 PM
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GFFR57
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Yes, that is what I figured. Thanks for the help!
Feb 7, 2017 at 5:37 PM