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Big69C20 Toy · 05-30-2002, 07:10 AM

I'm not an expert but i talked to a bunch of driveshaft guys about doing a 1 piece when i did my tranny swap. From what i've read on this board the 1 piece swap will rub on that carrier piece if the truck is ever loaded down and you go over a bump.
Driveshaft guys told me you need at least a 4" shaft if you're thinking metals. However there is a company out here (so cali) that makes carbon fiber shafts, for the life of me i cant remember the name now but i'll probably remeber later. Anyways with the strength of that stuff you migth be able to get away with a smaller diameter and handle the power great. Either way it'll be a decently priced venture going to a 1 piece shaft.

The driveshaft guys just said "They're made that way for a reason and you should stick with it in my opinion" like 3 shops said that same thing. Ehh you want it man go for it!

Good Luck!

05-30-2002, 07:10 AM	#2
Big69C20 Toy Livin' it up. Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Richland, MI Posts: 2,212	I'm not an expert but i talked to a bunch of driveshaft guys about doing a 1 piece when i did my tranny swap. From what i've read on this board the 1 piece swap will rub on that carrier piece if the truck is ever loaded down and you go over a bump. Driveshaft guys told me you need at least a 4" shaft if you're thinking metals. However there is a company out here (so cali) that makes carbon fiber shafts, for the life of me i cant remember the name now but i'll probably remeber later. Anyways with the strength of that stuff you migth be able to get away with a smaller diameter and handle the power great. Either way it'll be a decently priced venture going to a 1 piece shaft. The driveshaft guys just said "They're made that way for a reason and you should stick with it in my opinion" like 3 shops said that same thing. Ehh you want it man go for it! Good Luck! __________________ -Greg; Sold the 69 C20. It's off to a better home with more love! Now onto the 86 CUCV M1009; K5 blazer with 6.2L diesel, corp 10 bolt axles, Detroit locker in the rear, trutrac front, 3.73 gears, 35" tires.