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More vibration issues.....

Reply #45 –
I'm not going up there,I'm shipping it to them.It'll cost me about $12.00,so,that's cheaper than gas,and,I don't have all of the driving and time spent as well.More news when it gets back to me.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

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Reply #46 –
, shipping is cheap where you live. which service do you use?
1979 Ford Fairmont
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5.0L/4R70W/8.8"/5-lug/3" Exhuast

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Reply #47 –
I just got back.Shipping turned out more than we had thought.The driveshaft was longer than I thought,and I had to include the yoke and differential piece,and shipping through UPS was $25.00 and change.Still,that's a lot easier than driving two hours,waiting for half a day,then driving home.I'm still pleased.I'll be posting pics and info when it arrives.Should I polish it?LOL.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

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Reply #48 –
that sounds about right then.

and nobody wants to hear about you polishing your shaft. :)
1979 Ford Fairmont
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5.0L/4R70W/8.8"/5-lug/3" Exhuast

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Reply #49 –
They do want to hear about,they just won't admit it.LOL.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

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Reply #50 –
That price sounds really cheap.  It cost me more than that just to have my shaft balaced here.  What company was it?
Mike

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Reply #51 –
It's "Precision Drive LTD".They were really helpful and patient while I kept them on the phone (the guy's name is David).He said they were going to use a high quality u-joint (s),and that he preferred not to use Autozone u-joints because they were too loose,and after disassembling the extra drive shaft,I believe it.After I removed the clips,the u-joint caps literally fell out (u-joints were new).I think the aluminum driveshaft will be great,and if I ever have to part the Sport out to feed the family,I can get more than my investment out of it.LOL.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

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Reply #52 –
Well at least you'll know the shaft will be balanced:hick:
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.

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Reply #53 –
I shipped it yesterday at 3:00 pm.....they called me around 4:00 pm today and said it was ready.They rock !!! I'll pay tomorrow and should have it by Saturday at the latest. I'll post a pic before it's installed.He said it balanced out perfectly.You guys need to do business with them.Grab a free or super cheap Crown Vic or Explorer shaft,and your current yoke and ,they'll do the rest.I am hoping this is the cure.I'd love to get the Sport out and really let her run.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

60 mph shake

Reply #54 –
how are the tires being balanced? by the lug holes? are they putting
2 sets of weights on? 1 set for dynamic, 1 set for static...most tire
imbalances start at 60mph because thats when they attain their shape...if your tire tech is only putting one set of weights to the
inside to hide the weights you are only getting a static balance at best. jack up one side under the frame and run the car at about
35-40 mph to diagnose which side the shake is coming from..repeat this with the other side..let me know

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Reply #55 –
Quote
most tire
imbalances start at 60mph because thats when they attain their shape

Funny you mention this.....I've had a vibration -- VERY slight -- between 49 an 56 MPH indicated through my steering column.  Started immediately after the new tires.  I'm actually gonna re-balance them tomorrow.
-- 05 Mustang GT-Whipplecharged !!
--87 5.0 Trick Flow Heads & Intake - Custom Cam - Many other goodies...3100Lbs...Low12's!

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Reply #56 –
They have the weights on the inside,on both sides of the inner wheel.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

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Reply #57 –
Quote from: tire baron;308125
how are the tires being balanced? by the lug holes?


What does that mean?
Mike

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Reply #58 –
I've only seen wheels balanced from the center (where the wheel isheld to the machine).
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

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Reply #59 –
The drive shaft should be here sometime tomorrow.As I stated before,I'll post pics before I install it.Some of you may need to see it.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..