Driveshaft Repaair - Phoenix AZ?

[MagmaJct]

Driving in to work this morning my `71 C-10 developed a vibration. I suspect it's drive shaft related. As far as I know no work has ever been done regarding bearing or u-joint replacement. I read the following thread:



Which gave me hope that having a shop do the work would be cost effective as opposed to me doing the work myself. (The thread is several years old by now.)

But I have serious trust issues with shops. I need recommendations for a shop that can handle this type of work in the Phoenix Arizona area, preferably in the east valley (Mesa) area.

It's a stock truck, and I intend to keep it that way. The vibration began as I was accelerating on the freeway on-ramp, thought for a moment the engine wasn't up-shifting. Once I realized the transmission was in high gear, I knew something wasn't right.

The vibration becomes noticeable around 50 MPH, getting bad around 60 MPH.

Regards,
Mike

P.S. I just discovered my misspelling in the subject. LOL

[OARNGESI]

Dicks driveshaft use to.be really good if he is still around

[wpavlis]

I have the same trust issue and coincidentally need the same work done. Hopefully someone has a good suggestion.

[MagmaJct]

Thanks! I've added them to my list of places to call.

I drove the truck home of surface streets. When I arrived I pulled the creeper out and rolled under for inspection.

The forward joint is good. The intermediate joint has some play. The read joint have considerable play, a few degrees worth!

Also, the carrier mount is bad. The rubber has sagged causing the shaft to sit low in it. The bearing is still good (not seized, still rotates.)

Note: What I write "good" I don't mean "doesn't need replacing". I intend to have all u-joints replaced along with the carrier bearing and mount.

[desertnick69]

There is Precision Driveshaft of AZ, 3225 w Osborn.
or
Az Drive shafts, 310 e Southern in Mesa

Hope that helps you!

[MagmaJct]

Thanks Nick!

I found those guys on Google. Will call for a estimate Monday, and I'll post the results.

Have you had any work done by any of them?

[MagmaJct]

Just called for estimates:

Arizona Driveshaft & Differential
$300

Precision Drivelines of Arizona, Inc
$325

Dick's Drive Shaft LLC
I was told he's swamped, he referred me to another company, but I had a difficult time understanding him. I think he referred me to Phoenix Axle & Drivelines.

I have to recover a vehicle in California next week, so the driveshaft rebuild will have to wait until next month.

I think I will go with option #1. Not so much for the lower cost, but because they are in Mesa where I live.

[desertnick69]

Originally Posted by MagmaJct

Thanks Nick!

I found those guys on Google. Will call for a estimate Monday, and I'll post the results.

Have you had any work done by any of them?

Yes I have but it was a few yrs. back for my 76 short 4x4. Presision They always did me good. and there work was good ( I was not easy on a good truck)

[alsriv2]

Let us know how it works out for you. I am in the NW valley, just brought my 69 down to Douglas to finally get it finished and running. With the hot 396 installed in it, I am going to have my driveshaft inspected and all the components changed out.
If they do balancing, that will be a good thing as well.