8.8 rear end t5 question

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  1. 73grabber331

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    mavericks with 8.8 and t5 need your help
    what did you run for drive shaft i have aluminum foxbody driveshaft
    but wont boltup like its to long
    thanks guys
     
    73grabber331, Feb 24, 2012
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    What exactly is the problem? pics?
     
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    maverick75 Gotta Love Mavs!

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    Sounds like he's running a T5 transmission with a 8.8" rear end and he's trying to use the FMS Foxbody drive shaft but it wont bolt up due to the length being excessive.
     
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    yup thats it drive shaft to long about an inch long
    last resort is getting the drive shaft shortened
     
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    Bryant forgot more than learned

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    shortening or a different driveshaft are you only real options.
     
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    Last resort? Sounds like the only option to me...
     
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