Drive Shaft a after Bagging
 

I'm about to start welding my step notch and also going to install porterbuilt trailing arms..my question is what are you guys best recommendation on drive shaft? should i go with 2 piece? or stay with on piece?. I had a couple of friends with 2 piece and all i herd were complaints. I'm not afraid to cut or fabricate the cab or crossmember. :devil:
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Re: Drive Shaft a after Bagging
 

No one huh?
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If you go with two piece make sure center support is strengthened.
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I discussed this @ length w/Nate P.

With extreme drops comes compromise. You know that w/the extreme drop there is going to be some things compromised to the point of not being optimum... The 2pc set-up's are easier to do since you don't have to cut the cab; they're also more expensive. Also, even when done correctly, there can still be a need to utilize a CV style joint @ one end (adding more expense).

My take is: A compromise is a compromise. I know my 1pc set-up would work since I've done multiple truck with 6/8 drops & not had issues. With the additional drop using a Dropmember & tweaked rear frame on my truck, it puts me in that 'extreme' drop range. But, basically everything is the same geometry; it's just raised an additional 3".

I opted to raise my trans tunnel where needed, trim the cab, & stick w/the 1pc. I did the sheetmetal stuff & a shop built the shaft w/new joints & balancing for a little over a C-note. Worst case, I have to compromise & add the same equalizer (CV joint @ one end).

To cut or not to cut the cab is something that guides the decision.