Thanks for the pictures.
I do have a few questions, if you line up the differential flange evenly, can you take a picture with a reference with the splined yoke? I have a big concern that the splined portion is much shorter than the original shaft.
The problem I saw on my X5 is the splined end really needs to be shoved into the transfer case about another 1/2" for better support.
Maybe there is more to what I am seeing here, but newer shaft is supposed to be 4mm longer than the original but it looks like overall with the splined yoke there may be a net loss in overall length??
I hear you on trying to get the shaft in and out around the exhaust, I never bothered to did mine out once I got it loose, but may be revisiting this again soon.
I may get a custom length shaft built, about 13-15 mm longer than the stock 2007-2008 E70 X5 4.8l shaft.
Before you get too far down the path, these guys have an aftermarket shaft with the correct flange for around $285. The dropped the price big time because I purchased one I never installed from them about 2 years ago for around $500. If they would make the shaft about 13-15mm longer it would be ideal.
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02-18-2017, 10:25 AM
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