Camaro 68 Drive train/custom rear end question

Posted by Rick on April 20, 2003 at 22:47:36 from (198.25.50.2):

I have a 68 Camaro that has a 454 and Th400. Problem I have is the drive shaft is basically exactly the right length. Leaving only about 1/4" (maybe) of slip for the yoke to travel in the tranny. I am worried that if I hit a good bump the rear end will bounce pushing the drive shaft into the tranny busting it up. I unbolted the rear end and moved it back about 1/2" but the problem is it won't line up on the metal "button" on the leaf spring that way. I don't want to lose my rear end because it isn't installed properly on the spring so I am wondering how I can regain that 1/2" without having to cut my driveshaft (propeller) or modify engine mounts causing alot of work on exhaust and tranny mount. Is there a custom application I can use to gain that 1/2" I need? How much "slip" should i have on the yoke inside the tranny to be safe against bumps and bottoming out?

Thanks
Rick

Follow Ups:

• Re: Camaro 68 Drive train/custom rear end question Don C 02:39:37 04/21/03 (2)
  • Re: Re: Camaro 68 Drive train/custom rear end question Rick 18:37:51 04/21/03 (1)
    • Re: Re: Re: Camaro 68 Drive train/custom rear end question Gary-Miss 21:17:02 04/21/03 (0)

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