turns out the HST coupler it what took the brunt of the damage. Splines sheared where it meets the drive shaft.
Waiting on parts to get to the dealer.
Will update when I can. Still on the hunt for the 353hst
update anyone??
I ended up with the t233 w/fel. Had my fair share of WTF moments with it including an exhaust that kept vibrating itself until the welds broke (more than once) which I ened up replacing with the updated exhaust on MY dime, cracked/broken fuel pump bracket, few other things...