Front drive shaft 82 K20

[akart]

I rebuilt the front drive shaft and neglected to keep track of the order of the parts. I now have an out of balance shaft. Any hints as to what to do. I could make note of the order of the parts now and take it apart and try different clocking. Is there some way to figure what is right other than trial and error? Thank you!!

[mongocanfly]

what do you mean by order of parts...should be 2 or 3 u-joints[3 if you have a cardan joint], and the slip joint....make sure you have your yokes phased correctly...out of balance/vibration probably caused by this....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDmz0tibVGM
shouldn't be a big issue on front d-shaft unless you have fulltime 4x4 or run it in 4wd at rd speed....but it needs to be right

[akart]

Originally Posted by mongocanfly

what do you mean by order of parts...should be 2 or 3 u-joints[3 if you have a cardan joint], and the slip joint....make sure you have your yokes phased correctly...out of balance/vibration probably caused by this....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDmz0tibVGM
shouldn't be a big issue on front d-shaft unless you have fulltime 4x4 or run it in 4wd at rd speed....but it needs to be right

That you tube looks like it will solve the problem and an easy fix. My yokes must be out of phase. I understand now and thanks a bunch and I don't have to go to the drive line shop and look stupid.