Re: retubing a driveshaft
Post by elwenil on Sept 22, 2006, 9:46am

Balance on the intermediate shaft (Mopar term) is critical. If it's out even a little it will vibrate like crazy and self destruct in short order. My '74 W100 had one that was a little out of whack and it would fly apart about once a month. It finally took out the yokes and I had to buy a new shaft and all the yokes. I upgraded to Spicer U-bolt style yokes at that time. All in all the whole deal cost me about $210.

As for doing it yourself, it can be done, but you really have to think about how the welds will pull it. I personally wouldn't do it again since all my previous attempts have failed. It's good to get you off the trail, but not for highway speed.