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Old 03-16-2023, 09:43 PM   #6
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Re: Long to short bed driveshaft

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Originally Posted by Trucknut57 View Post
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?
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
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