DHBPhoto
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First thing first, I built this truck ('21 3.5eb xlt SuperCrew w/ a mild lift -- see my other posts) to wheel, so I know trail damage is just a matter of time. But still, when I felt the vibration in the steering wheel when I got back on the highway, I was confused — I hadn't taken what I thought to be a big hit. I actually assumed it was a wheel out of balance.
I crawled under after taking it in to have the wheels rebalanced and found a 7" scratch w/ about a 1/8" indent in the center of the driveshaft (photos to come). My first take away was why the fuck is the drive shaft aluminum??!! My second was why the fuck is it so soft?? Couldn't Ford have at least used 6061 or something that can take a little abuse??
Where I'm at now: I've been advised to stop driving it, which I have. I've put in an order for a replacement -- currently waiting on an ETA.
My question: Is the tremor driveshaft any more stout? How about the Raptor? And would the Raptor fit? Same engine, different transmission. Is there an aftermarket company making steel or anything better than stock?? It'll only be a matter of time until I do this again.
I crawled under after taking it in to have the wheels rebalanced and found a 7" scratch w/ about a 1/8" indent in the center of the driveshaft (photos to come). My first take away was why the fuck is the drive shaft aluminum??!! My second was why the fuck is it so soft?? Couldn't Ford have at least used 6061 or something that can take a little abuse??
Where I'm at now: I've been advised to stop driving it, which I have. I've put in an order for a replacement -- currently waiting on an ETA.
My question: Is the tremor driveshaft any more stout? How about the Raptor? And would the Raptor fit? Same engine, different transmission. Is there an aftermarket company making steel or anything better than stock?? It'll only be a matter of time until I do this again.
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