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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 06:54 PM
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I was servicing my truck a couple days ago and i was looking at my driveshaft and realized how much further it was pulled out since i put on my 6 inch lift. from where it used to be, it is pulled out about another 1 1/2 inch or so from the transfer case. Wondering if i should replace it or extend it? or is it even a problem because it doesnt look normal lol. any help will truly be appreciated.
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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 07:07 PM
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Take it to a driveline shop and have it retubed. Likely about $100ish
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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 07:19 PM
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alright yea thats what one of my buddies told me to do too. what do they do when they retube?
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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 07:21 PM
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They will cut the old short tube off and weld in a new longer piece reusing your old yokes.
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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 07:29 PM
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thanks man, lol that saves me a headache of research. one more thing to ask, do you know a good site online that has steering stabilizers for 86-95 ford f150s? i have a 1995 f150 and finding a site with the right make in model for a good price is hard to find lately lol.
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Old Jan 5, 2010 | 07:22 PM
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if you guys need to know www.autoanything.com is a pretty good place to find steering stabilizers

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Old Jan 5, 2010 | 10:57 PM
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I just lifted my 1995 and I was wondering if I should put a steering stablizer on or not. would it really help with turning? or what does it do exactly?
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Old Jan 6, 2010 | 01:03 AM
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Originally Posted by CountryGuy
I just lifted my 1995 and I was wondering if I should put a steering stablizer on or not. would it really help with turning? or what does it do exactly?
With 6 inches of lift, it should be on there anyways at least for looks. They are shocks for the steering, if you hit a rock or bump the steering wheel won't jerk as hard.
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