cutting down a drive shaft
 

I know its possible but is it a good idea? is there a driveshaft that can be used for a crew cab short bed like a long bed extended can off 88+ or even 73-79 ferds? i was thinking of chopping out and chunk with a chop saw and having a buddy who is a pipe fitter weld it up.

Re: cutting down a drive shaft
 

Take it to a local drive line shop and tell them how much shorter you want it to be.

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sounds like it will cost me an arm and a leg but if its the only way then i guess i dont have a choice. i'll look into that

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Go to driveshafts nw in Everett. They have great prices and do an awesome job as well
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is that the place by the train station?

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Driveshafts have to be right. They have to be balanced and they need to be exactly straight. Your buddy might be a great welder but pipe sits still. Driveshafts spin at engine rpm. If you ever saw a driveshaft break at speed you wouldnt be asking this question. Driveshaft work is relatively cheap. Last one we had built was guaranteed to 1200hp and with them supplying yokes and u joints was 300 bucks made from scratch.

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wow thats allot less expensive then i thought. i will give them a call a call in the morning to get an idea on price

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I have had a local diesel shop build all of mine.I have had a few made none have failed and most i paid was 350 bucks.

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Al you need is new tube,if it's longer,or cut and re-welded. When I have mine lengthened it has never cost as much as $200...shortening is about $100. It can be done inside of an hour.

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Yes it is. They built the shaft on my 67 belvedere. And it had a trans brake and a 750hp stroker 440. That shaft took it like a champ

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I always shorten my own. I cut them, put it together with the joints in phase, tack it back together, install it in the truck and spin it to get it dead on straight, and weld it up. never had one break, and my truck will twist up the frame when I get on it. but if you're not comfortable doing it def pay someone else that can.

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Mine twist the frame over speed bumps lolololol
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