P. A. Schilke
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- Phil
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Hi Bill,It is 75% better. I have no illusions that they will be interested in solving the issue, as it will be on their dime unless Ford engineers finally figure out the real solution. I may run it by a driveshaft specialty place and see if they can shim the center bearing to see if that fixes it. If so, I will post it here.
The fact that a TSB has been issued shows that the Ford Field Service Engineers have been involved. Their development would be on Stock Trucks and they have assessed that this fixes the majority of trucks... What cannot be tested is when there is a lifted truck...way too many variables, so when you mod your truck, you are in uncharted territory.
A possible robust fix would be a composite or aluminum driveshaft of one piece. Pretty expensive for Ford, so lets see what 2021 renders...
Best,
Phil Schilke
Ranger Vehicle Engineering
Ford Motor Co. Retired
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