Thread: Driveshaft specs?

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Well, here's my solution for the torque tube portion of it. I cut the tube in the center and took out approx 15-1/2 inches(and the center bearing) Then welded it back up. I decided to leave the forward bearing in place, and the radius rod mount in the same position. With the torque tube mounted I could then work on the radius rods.
I cut the forward end of the rod off first, mounted it to the tube and used it as a pattern to bend the rod inward to match it. I also bent the cut off end slightly outward to match the new angle of the rod. Both of which took considerable heat. I then cut the rod to length and dressed and welded it back together.
All the time I was doing this I constantly checked the measurements of the rear axle to make sure it maintained proper alignment.
I think it came out great.