Ute tailshaft- different length to sedan?

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Ute tailshaft- different length to sedan?

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Hi all, just wondering if there is a difference in length between a ute tailshaft and a sedan? There is a vibration coming from the one in my ute and the theory is because the yoke doesn't go all the way into the tranny.
I'm pretty sure the one i got for it was from a sedan but at the time didn't think it would be any different. Any advice? Thanks in advance.
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stock gray motor 3 speed ? if so the same sedan, ute, wagon, van
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Take it to an driveshaft engineering mob and have them balance it. If the uni joints, engine mounts and gearbox mounts are not shagged, this should fix your problem.
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Yeah, Rat- stock grey 3 speed manual, thanks.
Mod- is having that done about as simple as having a wheel balanced? I never even knew it could be done, thanks! Pricey?
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As far as I know, you just pull out the drive shaft and take it to a mob who does drive shafts and they weld on weights to balance it. In Perth, a couple of companies which come to mind are Veem and Final Drive, but don't know who would do it where you are. I don't think it is very expensive - couple of hundred MAx?
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Thanks again Mod, but problem solved. Turns out it was the uni
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