Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
Last time on Finnegan's Garage you saw me road trip this sweet 1985 Nissan 720 mini-truck home from Alabama and this time we get to workin out the kinks in the drivetrain. While it runs great, it is not the smoothest thing in the world. The problem is related to lowering the suspension without addressing the affects of relocated driveline. Lowering the truck changed the angles of both the u joints and the driveshaft and combined with a wasted carrier bearing, resulted in a wicked vibration that you could see and feel in the shifter.
Thanks to Aaron @GarageFab for the incredible demonstration of what happens when you screw. up your driveline angles. Also, Shout out to Driveshaft Services in Marietta, Georgia for the spot-on driveshaft balancing, new parts, and solid advice.
Episode 386
Welcome to my channel. This is a fun place to learn about modifying, repairing and upgrading your hot rod car, truck and even boat! I'll teach you how to weld, how to build high performance engines, how to fabricate your own parts while you learn from watching me wrench on my own project vehicles. I'll even take you on the adventure as I leave my workshop on epic road trips and racing events as we test out the mods done to all of my projects. Along the way we'll meet new and interesting people and share in the joy of their automotive creations! Thanks for watching!
If you'd like to see more behind the scenes content then you can also follow us via social media in the following places:
Instagram @finnegan999
Facebook facebook.com/groups/738383684072261
If you'd like to suppor the channel then please consider purchasing some of our apparel here: fsmgarage.com
thanks!
-Finnegan
Last time on Finnegan's Garage you saw me road trip this sweet 1985 Nissan 720 mini-truck home from Alabama and this time we get to workin out the kinks in the drivetrain. While it runs great, it is not the smoothest thing in the world. The problem is related to lowering the suspension without addressing the affects of relocated driveline. Lowering the truck changed the angles of both the u joints and the driveshaft and combined with a wasted carrier bearing, resulted in a wicked vibration that you could see and feel in the shifter.
Thanks to Aaron @GarageFab for the incredible demonstration of what happens when you screw. up your driveline angles. Also, Shout out to Driveshaft Services in Marietta, Georgia for the spot-on driveshaft balancing, new parts, and solid advice.
Episode 386
Welcome to my channel. This is a fun place to learn about modifying, repairing and upgrading your hot rod car, truck and even boat! I'll teach you how to weld, how to build high performance engines, how to fabricate your own parts while you learn from watching me wrench on my own project vehicles. I'll even take you on the adventure as I leave my workshop on epic road trips and racing events as we test out the mods done to all of my projects. Along the way we'll meet new and interesting people and share in the joy of their automotive creations! Thanks for watching!
If you'd like to see more behind the scenes content then you can also follow us via social media in the following places:
Instagram @finnegan999
Facebook facebook.com/groups/738383684072261
If you'd like to suppor the channel then please consider purchasing some of our apparel here: fsmgarage.com
thanks!
-Finnegan
