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    drive shaft questions

    so i have a long bed d50 and obviously everyone knows it has a 2 piece drive shaft. did they or does someone make a one piece drive shaft for it? im looking at bagging my truck soon and i dont want to have issues with my carrier bearing once its bagged

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    No probs. The 2 piece with carrier bearing is better.

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    sweet. thanks.

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    I have a long bed 4wd with a one piece drive line, more than likely because the transfer case adds about 8-12"
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    Just use spacers to raise the carrier bearing to correct the angle and you will be fine.
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