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  1. 07-25-2016, 04:39 PM #1
    Hottrodder427
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    Driveshaft?

    Okay, my drive shaft is about 1" too long does anyone have any ideas
    Mk4 # 8834 delivered 03/20/16 2015 IRS wildwood brake upgrade, 18"x9" front 18"X11" rear halibrand wheels, 390 FE, tko600
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  2. 07-25-2016, 05:03 PM #2
    michael everson
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    What engine and transmission?
    Mike
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  3. 07-25-2016, 05:54 PM #3
    RRussellTx
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    You might call FFR. I have the new IRS like yours and they originally sent a driveshaft that was too long.
    They sent me a replacement with a return label for the old one - no muss no fuss.
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  4. 07-25-2016, 05:58 PM #4
    Hottrodder427
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    Quote Originally Posted by michael everson View Post
    What engine and transmission?
    Mike
    it's a 390 Fe with a tko 600
    Mk4 # 8834 delivered 03/20/16 2015 IRS wildwood brake upgrade, 18"x9" front 18"X11" rear halibrand wheels, 390 FE, tko600
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  5. 07-25-2016, 05:59 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by RRussellTx View Post
    You might call FFR. I have the new IRS like yours and they originally sent a driveshaft that was too long.
    They sent me a replacement with a return label for the old one - no muss no fuss.
    from the order form I have the shortest one. Is that the same for you? I was thinking the motor mounts are on the wrong side?
    Mk4 # 8834 delivered 03/20/16 2015 IRS wildwood brake upgrade, 18"x9" front 18"X11" rear halibrand wheels, 390 FE, tko600
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  6. 07-25-2016, 06:02 PM #6
    Hottrodder427
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    It's about ten inches from flange to rear seal
    Mk4 # 8834 delivered 03/20/16 2015 IRS wildwood brake upgrade, 18"x9" front 18"X11" rear halibrand wheels, 390 FE, tko600
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  7. 07-25-2016, 06:22 PM #7
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    Here is the new one they sent me. I have a 351w with a TKO600.
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  8. 07-25-2016, 06:28 PM #8
    Hottrodder427
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    Did they custom make that for you, it looks shorter than mine
    Mk4 # 8834 delivered 03/20/16 2015 IRS wildwood brake upgrade, 18"x9" front 18"X11" rear halibrand wheels, 390 FE, tko600
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  9. 07-25-2016, 06:56 PM #9
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    Nope, I just called them and said my driveshaft was too long. They said that they had the wrong specs originally and took care of it. I would call them and get their 2 cents and then go from there.
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  10. 07-25-2016, 07:24 PM #10
    Hottrodder427
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    I tried today 10 min late damn east coast time lol
    Mk4 # 8834 delivered 03/20/16 2015 IRS wildwood brake upgrade, 18"x9" front 18"X11" rear halibrand wheels, 390 FE, tko600
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  11. 07-27-2016, 10:14 PM #11
    Hottrodder427
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    I got it to fit, once I shimmed up the trans, it was still tight but tech at ffr said it was okay to crush the dust seal on the trans. So... Next is alternator and gagues
    Mk4 # 8834 delivered 03/20/16 2015 IRS wildwood brake upgrade, 18"x9" front 18"X11" rear halibrand wheels, 390 FE, tko600
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