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Halfshaft orientation

G Guest
I am curious why I have seen several pictures of Panteras with the half-shafts orintated differently. My 1973 'L' has the wide sleeves connected to the U-joints that attach to the ZF tranny, with the solid but thinner diameter ends connected to the outer hub carriers. I have however seen pictures of a 1971 car with the shafts reversed (thinner ends towards the ZF)??? Is there a preference? Are these pictures possibly from a earlier prototype, or doesn't it really matter.
Just curious....
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B Bosswrench. (Guest)
The factory assembled the cars with the thick end inboard. However, if one installs the GTS headers with 2-1/4 or larger dia pipes, the thick end of the halfshaft will contact the exhaust pipe on bumpy roads. By simply reversing the halfshafts, more running clearance is gained even for std exhausts. For those concerned with unsprung weight, the lighter end should be outboard anyway. Another no-cost mod!
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