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Front CV Joint binding after 3 1/2 lift

edge4

Full Member
Joined
Sep 21, 2001
Messages
791
Loc.
Gonzales, Texas
I noticed the CV Joint tips hitting the raised weld around the driveshaft after installing a 3 1/2" lift kit. Has anyone seen this problem. I didn't happen with my other Bronco. Should I just grind the driveshaft welds down some?
 

broncnaz

Bronco Guru
Joined
May 22, 2003
Messages
24,341
dont grind the welds it may weaken your shaft grind the Yoke theres a lot more beef there
 
Joined
Sep 28, 2003
Messages
18
Loc.
Oracle, AZ
I think I'd opt for grinding the welds, that small amount won't weaken the shaft at all. Grinding the yoke would definetly weaken it, causing it to "open" up under heavy load. Ideally, I'd recommend tweaking the front diff, and transfer case. ...might lose a little caster..I've run as little as 1 degree pos.: vehicle drove like a Lincoln at 70+, and it was a purpose built 90% off-road, and 10% on....just my opinion, that and a couple bucks will git ya a cup o'coffee.
 
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