Tailshaft too close to crosssmember

[wojtech]

After I renewed the springs on my Y60 Wagon I noticed that the the rear tailshaft is awfully close to the round (welded in) crossmember just to the rear of the gear/transfer case.
The truck had 3" lift springs from previous owner but they were sagged by a good inch or more.
Ever since I renewed them I have noticed a rub mark on the tailshaft where its hitting the crossmember.
Now when the truck is stationary the clearance is only 5-10mm.
I don't like this situation and would like to remedy.
The gearbox crossmember doesn't seem to bent and the mount seems OK too.

Anyone noticed this with a lift kit in these trucks??

[XTC]

You can remove the tailshaft and end for end it so the narrow section of the shaft is over the crossmember. Gives you a bit more clearance.

[TuffTD42]

Turn the tail shaft round end for end so the skinny part of the tail shaft is over the cross member. It's the common thing to do after a lift. I thought mainly for 4" lift & higher but all trucks are different.

Cheers Jono.

[growler2058]

Cheers for that post mate ive never thought to pay attention to mine will be on the to do list for tomorrow now

[wojtech]

Thanx all, that is so simple that I would never have thought of it myself!!!

I'll do that tommorrow!