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Originally Posted by 19Fordy
Another torque tube design question:
Question: Would it be possible to redesign the outer hollow torque tube by accurately cutting it in 2 pieces near the location of the center bearing and welding a steel flange on each half such that the torque tube could be bolted together (on center) like 2 pipe flanges? There would be an interlocking lip on each flange for concentricity.. That way you could have easy access to the center bearing, if needed. I realize the OEM torque tube acts like a torques arm for the entire rear end with lots of forces being generated.
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A good pipe fitter could do this but the driveshaft would have to be out anyway.That would almost guarantee the next bearing will last longer than you do.