In a message dated 1/18/2009 6:41:50 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, thelastbestgenius@xxxxxxxxxxx writes: 2) I know it likely has been covered before, but what was reason (usually very highly regarded engineering-2) I know it likely has been covered before, but what was reason (usually very highly regarded engineering-<WBR>wise) Chrysler used (a) the current website repeat topic of 300 ball and trunion driveshafts? (b) those bloody annoying 300 rear axle tapered shafts that can be proper bastards to I don't know the answer to this, but suspect that if you looked at the evolution of these parts from the other end of the time line, you might get a better idea, and don't forget to throw in the dollar cost, too. For instance, here and now, everyone wants disk brakes because drums are not as efficient, but looking at the issues in 1957 or so, 2 1/2" x 12" center-plane brakes were really the best available, except on a few really expensive race car types with disks! Joe Savard Lake Orion, Michigan **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1215855013x1201028747/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072%26hmpgID=62%26bcd=De cemailfooterNO62) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ To send a message to this group, send an email to: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx For list server instructions, go to http://www.chrysler300club.com/yahoolist/inst.htm For archives go to http://www.forwardlook.net/300-archive/Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chrysler300/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chrysler300/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:Chrysler300-digest@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx mailto:Chrysler300-fullfeatured@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: Chrysler300-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/