[AMiller]

I already have the parts and really dont want to send them back. If I had been thinking I would have used a DD shaft but I didnt.

I actually have Flaming River stainless joints. They are already drilled and taped on the spline side and DD side. That does nothing for me other than keeps them from falling off. The joints cant spin or slide on the splines or DD shaft.

Has anyone just taken the U joint apart so the bearings dont get any heat and then weld the smooth shaft to the joint itself? It would seem that then the joint could be reassembled and things would be fine.