Going to replace shaft on OUtback... What all do I need?

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After a little research and a trip to the repair shop, I have determined the my continued vibration after the stump incidence, I have a Slight bend on the upper end of my shaft. I have an '04 Outback DDrive with 310 hp.
Can anyone tell me what Additional parts I will need to complete the task? I am going to go ahead and change the bearing/bushing in the strut while the shaft is out. I am assuming I will need new Rope packing. Pardon my lack of knowledge on the subject, but I have seen posts regarding dripless seals... I assume this replaces (is an upgrade to) the rope packing???

I have a co worker who is an old nautique guy who has replaced his shaft before and we are going to tackle... I was quoted approx $1000 by my repair guy...

Looks like I can get a shaft on www.skidim.com for about $325...

Any help and suggestions will be greatly appreciated... Kinda gettin broke after the prop and now this... (Oh, and a $100 rope that got eaten this weekend by the prop!UGGHH)


Thanks and ride safe..

BW
Madison, MS

[Catdog1]

Are you planning to hoist the engine out?

[04OUTBACK]

not at all..
Understand it unbolts at the transmission.. Pull floor behind engine....

[Buttafewcoe]

Sounds like you got a good handle on it. If you do go with the dripless gland, you won't need the rope.
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[04OUTBACK]

Thanks Butta...

[Buttafewcoe]

btw, don't forget the beer!
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[04OUTBACK]

Anybody know the specs on the shaft for an '04 Outback? I called SkiDim and they said pull it out an measure it... I kinda was hoping to do it all in one day... I know it is a 1" shaft. I ran accross Elbert's website www.elberts.com and Cecil Elbert says he thinks in it 45.7"Tip to tip He thinks that was what an '03 Outback used...... .. Also, on SkiDim.com, they have a 4" and 5" coupling option...

Thanks... tryin to save a buck...

[04OUTBACK]

Shaft is 45.7" 1" diameter and 4" Coupling. I got it from Elberts.com (a division of A.R.E.) Mr. Elbert answers the phone and shipped out same day. Great folks. Sends directions with the parts. Got needed tools and parts from him. Great operation.

BW

Wish me luck this weekend.

[04OUTBACK]

I DID IT!!!!
It took ALL DAY Saturday and 30 minutes this am (I left the rope packing at my office friday). I learned a ton along the way. Got a little phone help from Grant at Lee County Inboards and lots of tips from Cecil at Elbers.com The new shaft and strut bearings made a huge difference in vibration and even some performance improvements (back to pre-problem levels). i think I will need to tighten up the shaft packing log a little as I seemed to be getting a Little water in the bilge today.

Very much worth the effort. Would love to have had a dealer do the job... I was quoted approx $1000 for the job.. Parts were just over $400. Worth the Saturday investment. Probably a 6-8 Beer job.. I started at 7 am so I did not get into the beer until lunch...

Hope all are having good rides...

[Buttafewcoe]

Outstanding...glad to hear you're back in business!!
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