put in 8 3/4, now have vibration

Another possibility is the pinion angle. If this is not correct, the u-joints will bind and the vibration will get worse with speed. Easy fix tough, with wedges under the spring perches.

Buy a cheap angle gauge from Horror Freight to check this.

Good luck!

Horror Freight, LOL I like that place! But anyways I didnt know anything about the pinion angle, do you know what the angle should be?

Here is a couple pics of front and rear ujoints: PS - who thnks the problem might be caused from my driveshaft a little too short?