Drew,as I stated in your other post,there is rubber bushings in the pivot area.I used a standard screwdriver and a hammer to dig it out.
My friend that welded mine stopped right away when the rubber caught fire and dripped out.I didn't know there was rubber in it.
Did he weld both sides of each pivot right and left pivot ?
My friend took a three hours welding them up solid with a stick welder.He used a lot of welding rod as well.

I tend to agree with Denny on what he thought of your situation.

Did it ruin the drive shaft ?
Can you take the drive shaft back to the maker and see what their evaluation is ?
I bet they can re-balance it like new.

Tim




1951 3100 Chevrolet
1951 Chevrolet Suburban Carryall
Image
"A house is built with boards and beams. A home is built with love and dreams."
"Look deep before you leap !!!" / "Everything is Everything"
"If I say a mouse can pull a house, hitch him up"