How do I bullet-proof my Drivetrain?

[phantomrt]

Originally Posted by NoBrakes

What are the tell tale signs of a worn output shaft? I have noticed when I take my foot off the clutch after I have shifted I get a clunk or thud. When I try to release the clutch slowly, it engages smoothly. Could this be from my output shaft starting to strip, or do I just need to learn how to drive a stick? I thought at first that it could be worn motor mounts with excessive play, but I just threw on Maximal's solid mounts and it still does it.

Don't know... I'd think that the friction alone from the throw out bearing would be enough to take up the slack in the splines, making it tough to determine what is going on.

Removal of the transfer case for inspection is really easy, and requires only a glimpse.

[DoctorDex]

I'm in for a fix. My car does the same thing....

I changed my output shaft to a 300m OS purely for peace of mind. I also changed my rear dif/carrier bearings/rear dif mounts and nothing has fixed the problem yet. I'm of the feeling its because of excessive lash in the transaxle.

[aaronatstate]

Originally Posted by DarkHelmet

fixed that for ya

Last time I checked you guys didn't make one for the 18-spline like he has Ive been trying to convince Jeff to make one, but nooooo....

[DarkHelmet]

Originally Posted by aaronatstate

Last time I checked you guys didn't make one for the 18-spline like he has Ive been trying to convince Jeff to make one, but nooooo....

yeah, it was never cost effective to do a run of 18's since only about 5 people have ever asked me about it. they'd be way to expensive. somewhere near the 300m price

[aaronatstate]

Originally Posted by DarkHelmet

yeah, it was never cost effective to do a run of 18's since only about 5 people have ever asked me about it. they'd be way to expensive. somewhere near the 300m price

I understand No hurt in pressuring though Looks like its the 300M for me too, at least Jeff is gonna help me install it.