Driveshaft Issues??

[MOPARJ]

I just finished installing my 8 1/4 in place of the 7 1/4 in my 73 Duster. I got the 8 1/4 driveshaft that was in another 73 Duster with the rear. The problem is that it is a little larger in diameter than the 7 1/4 unit. It actually ever so slightly touches the left exhaust pipe in a 2 inch area. I dont have enough time until the weekend to take it to the exhaust shop. I need the car this week, as my Charger Daytona is in the shop for service. Will this slight contact only make a slight rubbing noise, or will it be much worse?

 

[adriver]

I’m surprised your exhaust is that close to the drive shaft.
Not factory?
I wouldn't want my drive shaft rubbing on the exhaust.
I can only see one immediate solution.:violent1:
(Dimple the exhaust NOT the drive shaft.)

You are going to have to change the exhaust anyway, right?

 

[redfastback]

is the suspension loaded? or is it still hanging on jackstands?

 

[MOPARJ]

is the suspension loaded? or is it still hanging on jackstands?

Just thought of that last night........when I set it back down, it came off of the exhaust a tad, so it should be ok for now. I need to go back tonight and retighten the ubolts and grease the ujoints. I didnt hear any terrible clunks or grinding noises, just the rear adjusting into the ubolts and seating itself.

So far, so good!!