Tailshaft bushing removal/install

Fishing68 said
jbc426- I replaced my tailshaft bushing recently. the new one I bought felt like it had the same amount of slight play as the used one I had in the car. I am not a mechanic but perhaps the slight play is necessary to avoid seizing as the slip yoke heats and expands...? Maybe a tighter clearance can be run with reduced service life and the factory specs are designed for reliability at standard highway speeds and below...? Curious if anyone out there has customized these parts for tighter clearances- what their using the car for, how they achieved the tighter tolerances and what their longevity experience has been.

66fs- What are you using for a tailshaft bushing and slip yoke in a car that runs 100 mph all day? Is it the stock spec sizes?

You’re correct about the heat and tolerances. I learned, these bushings will last forever without wear. As long as some other driveline component hasn’t been damaged, neglected u joints for a long period, etc. Or the transmission output shaft never had severe play. These bushings only need replaced under severe wear neglect. But, there’s always a person that drives too far or too long with wear items needing replaced. But, if you’re going through the hassle of addressing tranny. It’s a good time to replace it regardless. Cheap, piece of mind, etc.