u joints arent in alignment

[Fast68]

i noticed under my 77 that the u joints in my rear driveline arent in alignment

they are off by about 60 degrees or so, rotated

its a factory 203 and th350 rig, fixed yoke still

is it ok like this or should the joints be aligned ?

thanks for anything

[FrankenToy]

Originally Posted by Fast68

i noticed under my 77 that the u joints in my rear driveline arent in alignment

they are off by about 60 degrees or so, rotated

its a factory 203 and th350 rig, fixed yoke still

is it ok like this or should the joints be aligned ?

thanks for anything

You mean NOT like this ]-------[ ?

Literally, just pull the d-shaft apart, turn the slip end to match the t-case end and push back together. They should be aligned to minimize vibrations...

[Fast68]

yeah like that

the caps at one end of the shaft arent phased the same as the caps at the other end of the shaft

so i take it they need or must be in alignment ? or ?

or doesnt matter ?

i dont notice any balance problem or anything driving it ever

thanks

[FrankenToy]

Yes, the u-joint caps should be in a straight line with each other.

[rcurrier44]

Originally Posted by Fast68

so i take it they need or must be in alignment ? or ?

or doesnt matter ?

Obviously it will work if out of alignment because you are driving it...but it will lead to early bearing wear because of the vibrations. It will take a long time to kill a pinion bearing or t-case bearing but the little needle bearings in you u-joints will go out much faster.