Dropped drive line

[John Hofstetter <hofs@domain.elided>]

Steve

>1.  What else might I have damaged that I can't see?

I've been told that the flopping around sometimes can damage the seal at 
the transfer case, but that's never happened to me. 
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>2.  Where can I locate a new yoke for the Dana 44?
That yoke is a very strange thing to have damaged. If yours is damaged, 
then obviously that can happen, but I don't think it happens very often. 
Try one of the vendors that also carries used parts. 
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>3.  U-Joints.  Sources, recommendations or input.
The machine shop in Ridgecrest, CA that did two drivelines for me didn't 
trust U-Joints from Kragen or somebody elses, but the one I got from 
Carquest they said was OK. I don't have any idea why on any of this, but 
the story is factual, regardless of whether the information has any merit 
or not. 
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>4.  How can I ensure the shaft is straight.  If bent, where can I find a 
>new one.

A driveline shop or an automotive machine shop can test your shaft for 
straightness, and can also replace the "pipe" that connects the two ends. 
They can also supply the U-Joint. I personally believe that having the 
shaft done by a shop is by far the best alternative when a shaft has been 
subjected to the stresses yours has been through. The shop in Ridgecrest 
didn't charge me a lot, and did a really good job.
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FWIW
John H.
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>PS  Thanks to the digest.  If I hadn't read previously about some of your 
>exploits I never would have thought to extract the remnants of the shaft, 
>lock the from hubs, drop into 4WD and drive my front wheel drive Scout back 
>home.  :-)
>

Glad we digesters led you the right direction. (g) Never mind what the 
grin is about.