Front Drive Shaft / Transfer Case Output Shaft Question

[Toyota newbie]

I am putting the front Drive Shaft Back in. Got new hardware. The studs for the front output shaft to connect the front drive shaft appear to be too short. As you see in the picture it nut is only grabbing about 1/2 of the its threads with the washer on. I have torqued to spec, but that just not seem to be enough threads. The drive shaft is not stock but a Tom Woods double carden. Should I just do away with the washers to get more thread grip?

 

[John McVicker]

I would keep using the washers…and get new longer D/S bolts from a Toyota dealer.

 

[Kernal]

Assuming you're installing the correct OEM parts, what is the orientation of the driveshaft-slip yolk?
Post up a photo if you can showing the entire front driveshaft as it's installed now.

 

[george_tlc]

That tom woods yoke is a LOT thicker than stock - hence your problem...

Longer studs required.

cheers,
george.