FULL DISCLOSURE
first, thanks to members of the framily for responding to me when I ask(ed) dumb questions.
The guys at Northridge called me as soon as they opened up out there on the left coast. They are sending the correct driveshaft out next day to replace the one I have!!!!
I am at fault here as well because I should have checked the part when it was delivered and being a newbie I did not realize it was the incorrect part UNTIL AFTER I had pulled the stock DS and tried to install the new one. DUH!
I see two good things that have come from a frustrating morning...
#1 I've gotten some practice removing and installing a rear driveshaft. Note: add an 8mm and 15mm box end wrench to the in jeep tool kit
#2 Northridge has clearly demonstrated EXACTLY what customer service is supposed to be. To (mis)quote AFN, "that's what right looks like"
Thanks Tim and Eric. You rock
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