Quick rear driveshaft question.

I'm getting ready for a ford 8.8 swap. Would it be a bad idea to run a front driveshaft in the rear without doing a SYE? I was thinking that the double wammy of the slip yoke and the telespcoing driveshaft might not be a good thing. Thoughts (besides quit being cheap and do the SYE) ? thanks in advance blaise

Nobody has ever done this???? Guess there is only one way to find out....slap it in and go for a drive. blaise

blaisetd said:

I'm getting ready for a ford 8.8 swap. Would it be a bad idea to run a front driveshaft in the rear without doing a SYE? I was thinking that the double wammy of the slip yoke and the telespcoing driveshaft might not be a good thing. Thoughts (besides quit being cheap and do the SYE) ? thanks in advance blaise

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Sorry, I think you haven't gotten response because of the "besides quit being cheap and do the SYE" line. I put off an SYE for 4 years with a 3 inch lift. I thought I didn't have any vibs. I destroyed the bearings and a few other things in my transfercase and untlimately had to rebuild.... what a hassle! It took me over a month to finish the job because I was waiting for the dealer to get me obscure little parts I ruined with vibration.

Besides, I don't think a front shaft AND slip yoke will work. Do the SYE. It's worth it.