Long to short bed driveshaft
 

Do you guys go to a one piece when shortening your truck?
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Re: Long to short bed driveshaft
 

Yes, go with a one piece.
I put a one-piece on my shortened 69 C10.

Re: Long to short bed driveshaft
 

Yes. One piece is sufficient.

Re: Long to short bed driveshaft
 

One piece is good but check trailing arm cross member opening clearance if you are lowering the truck.

Re: Long to short bed driveshaft
 

For those that have shortened their trucks, what length did your driveshaft end up being?

I shortened mine and took some measurements for the driveshaft and came up with 58". Does that sound close?

Re: Long to short bed driveshaft
 

Close only counts with horseshoes and hand grenades , Most driveline shops will have a website with measuring directions , Verify with the shop you use that the measurement is correct before having it built . I had a new driveshaft built for my 67 factory shortbed V8 4 speed and it measured 59 1/2" center to center .Cost was about $300.00 with the yoke I provided and them using Spicer u joints :chevy:

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I had a driveline that was hanging around here shortened.
Described at the driveline shop as a cut and weld. A re-balance and I was good.
If you are lowering your truck you will have to remove the bracket for the driveline bearing center hanger. I would remove it either way just to be safe.
Cheers